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Head KORE 88 Ti

6 available lengths: 156, 163, 170, 177, 184, 191 cm
$699 MSRP
Head KORE 88 Ti — topsheet
The read

Rated for advanced skiers, the KORE 88 Ti is a directional freeride ski built for whole-mountain use with a frontside-leaning waist that sits notably narrower than most freeride skis in the catalog. Two sheets of titanal over a karuba-beech core lean toward stability and composure in variable snow, while a medium turn radius keeps edge-to-edge transitions accessible. It suits advanced skiers who want groomer precision without giving up off-piste capability.

Where it sits across every ski we carry

Waist 85–90 mm
Narrower · firmer-snow Wider · powder
Weight 1,840 g
Lighter · playful Heavier · damp & planted
Turn radius 11.9–18.9 m
Shorter · quick & nimble Longer · stable at speed
Tip taper 39–41 mm
Straighter · grippy More taper · loose

Specs & what they mean

What the KORE 88 Ti's numbers add up to, as a model — the three things that define how it skis.

Turn & shape

A 16.0-meter radius covers versatile, all-purpose turn shapes; a generous tip taper keeps turn entry easy and the shovel quick to engage.

Stability & dampness

A full titanal layup gives it a damp, planted build that holds a line through rough snow and rewards a forward, driving stance. At 1,840 g the damping comes without a heavy overall weight.

Float & width

At 88 mm it's an all-rounder leaning toward firm snow — enough width for soft conditions, still quick on edge. Tip rocker eases turn entry and float; a cambered tail holds the edge through the turn.
Metal
Titanal
Core
Karuba beech wood core
Rocker
Rocker camber
Tail
Not published
Recommended binding
Not published
By length — exact specs for each size
Spec 156 cm163 cm170 cm177 cm184 cm191 cm
Tip (mm) 124.0125.0127.0128.0130.0131.0
Waist (mm) 85.086.087.088.089.090.0
Tail (mm) 108.0109.0111.0112.0113.0115.0
Radius (m) 11.913.214.616.017.418.9
Weight (g) Not published Not published Not published 1,840 Not published Not published

Common questions

How much does the KORE 88 Ti weigh?

Per ski, the KORE 88 Ti weighs 1,840 g across its lengths (1,840 g at 177 cm).

What is the KORE 88 Ti's turn radius?

The KORE 88 Ti has a 11.9–18.9 m turn radius.

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