Head Kore 97 Skis - Women's + Tyrolia Ambition 12 Alpine Touring Ski Bindings
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Head Kore 97 Skis - Women's 2022
The Head Kore 97 W Skis are the go-to choice for all-mountain adventure skiers who spend a fair amount of time in both the resort and the backcountry. As usual with Head, the lightweight Karuba-Poplar construction doesn't penalize the user with a loss of power and edgehold; these skis are fully at home in steep and challenging terrain and are surprisingly stable at high speeds. Whether you're looking to shed some grams on your inbounds setup or seeking a supremely capable touring ski, the Head Kore 97 W Skis are right on the money.
Product Details
Rocker Type
Tip / Tail Rocker – Subtle rocker in the tip and tail; camber underfoot.
Core
Karuba / Poplar Lightweight Wood Core – Utilizing karuba wood in the core gives you the perfect balance of density, durability, and weight.
Laminates
Topless Tech – The topsheet surface is replaced with a Polyester Fleece to reduce weight.
Graphene – Graphene is the strongest, lightest material known to man. Integrating Graphene into the construction of the ski has two essential benefits: a reduction in weight and an increase in performance.
Sidewalls
Multilayer-Carbon Sandwich Cap Construction – Developed from the most sophisticated materials known to man: the Super Light Sandwich Construction makes up one of the world’s lightest freeride skis by utilizing Graphene, two different carbon layers, as well as replacing the surface with a polyester fleece. The ultimate construction for a high performing freeride ski
Base
Structured UHM C Base – The same high quality material used in Head's world-leading race skis is used here. Different structured running base for all conditions.
Binding Compatibility
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Specs
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Terrain:
All-Mountain, Alpine Touring
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Terrain
All-Mountain All-mountain skis are designed to handle anything you throw at them including powder, ice, groomers, steeps, heavy snow, and everything in between, but they aren’t necessarily a master of any one terrain. If you’re only going to own one ski to do it all, this is what you want. All-mountain skis generally have what we call mid-fat waists that range from 80-110 mm. Alpine Touring Also known as backcountry skis, alpine touring (AT) skis are designed for going uphill as well as downhill. These skis are typically light for their width and many feature fittings that accept climbing skins. AT skis vary in width and weight, with the wider heavier versions usually used for winter/deep snow touring and the skinnier, lighter skis usually used for spring/summer/long distance touring.
- Skis: No Bindings
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Ability Level:
Intermediate-Advanced
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Ability Level
Intermediate-Advanced Whether you’re a progressing intermediate exploring new runs and terrain, or an accomplished rider seeking new thrills, the majority of skiers and snowboarders fall into this level. Intermediate to advanced skis and snowboards may be somewhat wider or stiffer than beginner-intermediate skis and snowboards, usually with a stronger wood core and sandwich sidewall construction. Intermediate to advanced boots and bindings range from softer flexing freestyle options to stiffer choices built for stability at speed.
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Rocker Type:
Rocker/Camber/Rocker
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Rocker Type
Rocker/Camber/Rocker Rocker/Camber/Rocker skis have the playfulness and float of a rockered ski as well as the added edge hold of a cambered ski. The contact points on skis with this profile are closer towards the middle of the ski than a fully cambered ski, but still not underfoot. The cambered midsection provides a longer effective edge on hardpack, increasing edge hold and stability, while the rockered tip and tail provide floatation in deeper snow and allow the ski to initiate and release from turns easier.
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Turning Radius:
Short
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Turning Radius
Short < 16 m radius is best for carving.
- Core/Laminates: Carbon, Graphene, Wood
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Tail Type:
Partial Twin Tip
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Tail Type
Partial Twin Tip Partial twin tip skis have a tail that is turned up, but not as much as the tip. This gives you the ability to ski backwards and back out of tight spaces, but these skis are mainly designed to ski forward.
- Series: Kore
- Warranty: 1 Year
| Size (cm) | 156 | 163 | 170 |
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| Tip Width (mm) | 131 | ||
| Waist Width (mm) | 97 | 97 | 97 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 118 | ||
| Turning Radius (m) | 15.3 |
Tyrolia Ambition 12 Alpine Touring Ski Bindings 2025
The Tyrolia Ambition 12 Alpine Touring Ski Bindings are lightweight frame touring bindings that meld alpine-like ease of use and durability with uphill skinning capability. The Ambition 12's AT toe adjusts easily for either ISO 9523 Alpine Touring soles, Alpine ISO 5355 soles or GripWalk soles, and the binding accommodates almost any adult boot sole length with an easily adjusted telescoping tube system. Tyrolia's Freeflex system interacts with the toe and frame of the Ambition 12 to allow enough elasticity for the ski to flex naturally under load.
Product Details
Toe
Alpine Touring Toe – Compact design with a 65 mm wide mechanical AFD adjusts to fit all adult boot sole types. Double rollers provide superior safety release and re-centering action, and a wide contact area improves stability and response.
Tour Mode
Alpine Touring Heel and Climbing Aid – The secure lock and climbing aid is positioned close to the heel for better balance and climbing, and the low 38 mm stand height stays out of the way while skinning. Four different climbing heights are available: 0˚, 5˚, 10˚ and 15˚.
Boot Compatibility
Telescopic Tube Adjustment – The AAAmbition features a unique light-weight telescopic tube for easy adjustment to different boot sole lengths. A single binding model can cover the entire range of different sole lengths – from 260 to 350 mm. The telescopic tube also enables a more compact mounting to perfectly position the binding on your skis and eliminate mid-point deviation.
Fits Boot Sole Lengths (BSL) From 260 mm to 350 mm
Fits ISO 5355 Alpine, ISO 9523 Touring, and 9523 GripWalk Soles
Additional Features
Freeflex – Tyrolia's tried and tested Freeflex System, which interacts with the AT Toe, the telescopic tube and the AT Heel, offers natural dynamics, excellent downhill performance for a supreme ski touring experience.
Stand Height – 38 mm
Crampons Available Separately in 90 mm, 105 mm and 120 mm Widths
Ski Compatibility
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Specs
- Type: Frame
- Length: Telescoping
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Ability Level:
Advanced-Expert
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Ability Level
Advanced-Expert Whether you charge the steepest lines, hit the biggest jumps in the park or carve with race-like precision, advanced to expert level skis, snowboards, boots and bindings are for the more aggressive rider. In skis and snowboards, you'll often find layers of metal, carbon or other stringers for rigidity and power, while advanced to expert level boots and bindings are usually on the stiffer side of the spectrum for rebound and precision steering.
- DIN / Release Value Low: 4
- DIN / Release Value High: 12
- Boot Sole Type: Alpine DIN (ISO 5355), Alpine Touring (ISO 9523), GripWalk (ISO 23223)
- Warranty: 1 Year
