The 2022 Head Kore 85 X is an awesome example of an approachable all-mountain ski for a wide variety of skiers and skier types. Whether you’re a beginner skier looking for a higher-end feel, an intermediate looking to purchase their first pair of skis after years of demos and rentals, or an advanced skier who prefers something simple and forgiving, the Head Kore 85 X has something for everyone. Built with a karuba wood core, the Kore 85 X also gets a strip of graphene to boost the performance and stiffness of the ski. Graphene is a very light and stiff material, and it adds a good amount of energy and pop to the construction. At 85 mm underfoot, these skis are right in the sweet spot for true all-mountain skiing with an emphasis on front side and groomer cruising. If you never take these skis off of a groomed surface, they’ll still work great for what you need to do. In addition, the wider platform offers a good balance point, and does have enough width to handle off-piste skiing, whether you’re learning the bumps and trees or taking off on some sort of adventure.