Head Skis 2026: The First Look
The Head skis collection in 2026 is getting a fresh facelift in one of their biggest collections. The Head Kore series took the world by storm several seasons ago. It dropped in at exactly the right time when skiers were looking for lightweight freeride skis. Skis that feel light on the feet, could go uphill if you wanted, but were stable and predictable. Kore dominated this scene, and we loved those skis. But, it’s been a few years since a major update. With the pendulum swinging back to heavier skis, Head is looking to beef up these models.
What’s New
The biggest news is a new Kore lineup, with Kore Ti and Kore X.
Kore Ti overhauls the Kore we’ve come to know. Some big changes come to this ski, with a new Karuba/Beech wood core, two layers of titanal, along with a “hybrid” top sheet that utilizes flax fibers as well. The ski still uses graphene, Head’s calling card material that’s very light but very strong. The ski gets a new rocker profile and sidecut, that gives you a more forgiving and maneuverable ride. You’ll notice quite a bit more taper in the tip and tail, to increase maneuverability. Overall, the skis get quite a bit heavier, gaining about 250 grams from the 184cm 105 to 106 Ti.
There’s a full run of unisex Kore Tis, that some sizes run down to 156cm. There’s also a women’s line to compliment it for ladies who want a lighter ride. The women’s ski uses a poplar core rather than the karuba and beech, making the wood core component softer flexing. All the other features remain the same.
In total, the ski lineup looks like this: Kore 88 Ti, 94 Ti, 100 Ti, 106 Ti, 112 Ti, and 118 Ti. On the women’s side, you’ll get a 87 Ti W, 93 Ti W, 99 Ti W, and 104 Ti W.
Kore X focuses on skiability with a lighter construction. The all-mountain chassis of the Kore gives you lots of versatility. This ski is focused for newer skiers and less aggressive riders.
Head also launches a new boot with the Kaliber. This is a dual BOA design on a medium volume mold, which will be ideal for a wide variety of skiers. There’s a solid selection of different flexes, meaning there’s something for everyone in this new boot family. Learn more about the boots in our new boot preview.
Other Highlights
After an update to the Supershape carvers last season, those return unchanged. Check out our review of those skis here.
New graphics on the freestyle inspired Oblivion skis.
New graphics on the women’s Joy series after a few updates last season to make them more intuitive and less hooky.
