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Women's · freeride · directional

Head KORE 99 Ti W

4 available lengths: 156, 163, 170, 177 cm
$749 MSRP
Head KORE 99 Ti W — topsheet
The read

A directional freeride ski rated for advanced skiers, the KORE 99 Ti W targets mixed-terrain riding with a lean toward off-piste exploration. Its waist sits narrower than most freeride skis in the catalog, and its turn radius is shorter than the freeride cohort median, favoring quicker, more agile arcs. Two sheets of titanal and a rocker-camber-rocker profile combine damping and edge grip with accessible turn initiation, rewarding a skier who drives it actively through varied conditions.

Where it sits across every ski we carry

Waist 97–100 mm
Narrower · firmer-snow Wider · powder
Weight 1,724 g
Lighter · playful Heavier · damp & planted
Turn radius 12.5–17.2 m
Shorter · quick & nimble Longer · stable at speed
Tip taper 32–33 mm
Straighter · grippy More taper · loose

Specs & what they mean

What the KORE 99 Ti W's numbers add up to, as a model — the three things that define how it skis.

Turn & shape

A 15.6-meter radius sits in the all-purpose range — turn shapes that shorten up or open out without committing to either; a moderate tip taper keeps turn entry easy while the shovel still engages.

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 1,724 g the damping comes without a heavy overall weight.

Float & width

At 99 mm it leans toward soft-snow float while keeping enough edge to hold when it firms up. Rocker at tip and tail lets it smear and release easily, while the camber underfoot keeps an edge.
Metal
Titanal
Core
Not published
Rocker
Rocker camber rocker
Tail
Not published
Recommended binding
Not published
By length — exact specs for each size
Spec 156 cm163 cm170 cm177 cm
Tip (mm) 129.0130.0132.0133.0
Waist (mm) 97.098.099.0100.0
Tail (mm) 118.0120.0121.0122.0
Radius (m) 12.514.015.617.2
Weight (g) Not published Not published 1,724 Not published

Common questions

How much does the KORE 99 Ti W weigh?

Per ski, the KORE 99 Ti W weighs 1,724 g across its lengths (1,724 g at 170 cm).

What is the KORE 99 Ti W's turn radius?

The KORE 99 Ti W has a 12.5–17.2 m turn radius.

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