2026 Head Kore 106 Ti

The 2026 Head Kore 106 Ti is a fantastic representative of the mid-100's freeride ski realm that operates amazingly well both on-trail and off. With a sturdy build featuring two sheets of metal, this ski feels solid and smooth while the shape is more creative and amenable to softer snow styles and more playful skiing. There are no surprises here, for better or for worse, as this 106 Ti is totally predictable and skis true to form. While the metal helps it out on groomers, it’s still not going to outperform a front side ski on ice, nor is it going to have more buoyancy than a wider powder-specific ski. Rather, the benefit of the 106 Ti is that it dabbles in a wide variety of conditions and terrain for advanced and expert skiers who value predictability and consistency.

Built with a blend of karuba and beech, these skis have a nice energy to them as well as a sturdy feel. The big story here is the use of two layers of titanal that do the bulk of the heavy lifting when it comes to damping and power. Adding to the energetic aspect of the ski, Head also uses Graphene to boost the overall pep without adding weight. The topsheet consists of a flax laminate as well, in order to decrease the instances of chipping and scratching as well as adding another damping layer to the mix. Tester Grant Weiler notes that the skis are a “Super responsive and playful all mountain ski. Definitely confidence inspiring across a variety of terrain. The tip and tail rocker help with maneuverability. I was surprised with how forgiving the ski is relative to the size.” Grant also notes that “I wouldn’t change anything. I’m considering adding this ski to my personal quiver.”

At 106 mm underfoot, these skis blur the lines between a daily driver for deeper places and a powder-day specialist for skiers like us here in Vermont. You could easily consider this a wider all-mountain ski or a narrower freeride ski and you’d be correct either way. The 184 boasts measurements of 135/106/127 mm which create a turn radius of 18.5-meters. This is middle-of-the road and allows for ultimate versatility and well-roundedness. As the Kore series gets wider, the drama of the rocker profile and taper shape follows suit. As a result, this 106 is perfectly balanced for a variety of conditions and terrain but leans slightly to the softer side. Chris Strong says that “this was a fun and versatile ski. Very surfy in bigger turns. This is a great ski for anything other than icy conditions. At 106 underfoot, I would think this would be sweet in any soft snow conditions, especially pow.”

This ski will appeal to a fairly broad audience as the move from carbon to metal will meet more skiers in the middle. The predictability and consistency of this ski pairs well with its versatility, allowing for a wide group of potential skiers. While there’s a lot of performance in this ski, it’s still somewhat easy to use, mainly the width will keep it off the feet of intermediate skiers, but overall, it’s a pretty approachable 106 with two sheets of metal.