The 2025 Head Kore 87 with Marker Griffon 13 ID Bindings is an exceptionally agile and quick setup designed for all-mountain freeride versatility. Powered by carbon for maximum reactiveness and rebound, it features a high-performance yet lightweight build that offers excellent maneuverability, making it a highly versatile option suitable for various applications and skier types. We paired the 87 with the Marker Griffon 13 ID because of the Griffon’s precision and reliability for all mountain and freeride skiers. With a robust construction and all the best tech, the Griffon 13 is a popular high-performance binding choice for wider-bodied skis for good reason.

Why we like it:

The Kore 87 achieves a rare balance of quickness, agility, and easy pivoting while still delivering powerful and composed carving performance.

Who it's for:

Advanced to expert all-mountain skiers who appreciate a lightweight design combined with a stiff flex pattern will find the Kore 87 particularly appealing.

Highlights:

The Kore 87 features a Karuba-Poplar Light Wood Core, which minimizes weight while maintaining a poppy and energetic feel. Graphene is used as a damping agent to control vibrations, giving the ski a smooth and composed ride. Its multilayer-carbon sandwich cap construction includes a fiberglass laminate and two full carbon fiber layers, with one layer positioned concavely above the core to enhance stiffness. Structured UHM C Bases, borrowed from Head's race skis, provide maximum glide across all snow conditions. As we’ve come to expect from Marker, there’s no shortage of tech packed into the Griffon 13 binding. Marker’s Triple Pivot Elite Toe and Inter-pivot 3 Freeride Heel systems work in tandem to provide improved edge grip and control, as well as helping to mitigate vibrations for a smooth ride. A cleverly placed anti-ice rail sits on top of the toepiece and can be used to scrape off those pesky clumps of snow and ice that accumulate on the sole of your boot. With Multinorm (MN) boot compatibility, the Griffon 13 is a versatile and reliable choice for a huge range of skiers and applications.

Things to consider:

The Kore 87’s stiffness suits heavier skiers well, though lighter skiers may struggle to flex the ski adequately to access its full potential.

Fit & sizing considerations:

These skis run true to size.