Don’t let its beefy size fool you; the KORE 117 is quick and nimble like an Olympic gymnast. To complement the ultra-light Karuba wood core, HEAD utilized featherweight yet ultra-strong Graphene—to thin out the ski without loss of stiffness—as well as Koroyd to provide lightweight strength and dampening. Triaxial- woven carbon fiber further stiffens things up while also keeping weight savings in mind, translating to a ski that you can throw around and maneuver through all conditions and terrain, while still powering down hardpack, groomers and steeps. One tester said it was, “snappy and nimble through tight trees and chutes, and darn powerful, too,” while another stated, “fun, responsive and light, a fantastic option for someone seeking a ski of this general width.”