Junior all-mountain freeride skiing gets the real Kore treatment in the Head Kore Team. A Sandwich Cap Construction, Hybrid Top Surface, and tip-to-tail rocker profile scale down the adult Kore platform into a junior ski that handles soft snow, groomers, and everything between with the same confidence-inspiring personality.

Why we like it:

Graphene shows up in the construction here, which is unusual at this level of the junior market. It adds stiffness and damping without piling on weight, so the ski feels stable for kids who are starting to ski faster and into more variable conditions.

Who it's for:

Advancing junior skiers who want a real all-mountain ski that grows with them. Great for ambitious kids who ski regularly, take lessons, or are starting to seek out tree runs, powder, and off-trail terrain alongside their groomer days.

Highlights:

The Sandwich Cap Construction uses an honest performance build rather than a softer, beginner-oriented cap-only layup, which means the ski has real edge response when a junior skier wants to push it. Graphene reinforcement adds stiffness while keeping the swing weight low, and the Hybrid Top Surface mimics the adult Kore's flax-inlaid look while doing the same job of trimming weight and damping vibrations. The Highly Transparent UHM Base is structured for glide, and the tip-to-tail rocker profile blends easy turn initiation with strong camber underfoot, the same profile that makes the adult Kore line so versatile. The whole package is scaled to junior weights and lengths.

Things to consider:

Targeted at confident, progressing junior skiers rather than first-timers. Kids just learning to ski would do better with a softer, more forgiving junior ski. The Oblivion Jr is the call for kids more interested in park skiing or playful all-mountain skiing.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Sizes match junior lengths. Pick a length based on height and skill; drop a size for newer skiers, go up a size as ability and speed progress.