Last tested
2023
Status:ongoing
2025

Gara World Cup 60 Lady

With a more forgiving flex than the WC 70, a length of 155 and different graphics, this is the race ski for women
In brief
Suitable for
elite and mid-ranked female racers
Not suitable for
no real contraindications
Also suitable for
longer races
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  • In words
  • Technical specifications

In words

Intro
Unchanged since last season, apart from one not insignificant detail—the binding mount has been set back from the forward position chosen in 2022–23. The 60 in the name denotes the more malleable construction compared to its sibling, the 70, and, with this construction that debuted two seasons ago, it has become a very balanced ski, and well-distributed throughout the waist. It's great for many skiers, especially those who like a stiffer ski, but that doesn't make it boring. It doesn't require the same sensitivity and balance of its predecessor.
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On the snow
With the bindings now in a position that has become more standard, it's a more intuitive ski that doesn't require the adjustments that were needed last year with the more forward position. An excellent ski for open-mountain racing, it provides support and stability with its solid base for confident handling. It comes into its own in tight spaces by widening turns. When you hit the accelerator, it tends to lose the tail a bit and sideslip. (Many will like this, but demanding skiers may see this as a con.) It's very balanced when sliding down the slope and on the ascent. Its setup has been designed for switchbacks, for following the terrain, and for enhancing skin use. And on the downside? It suffers in chop a bit more than certain competitors, but it's not a major concern. Compared to the 70, it offers a bit less support, but we feel it's more than adequate for most skiers.
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Lab
Slightly concave at tip and tail, the rest is flat or slightly convex in a few spots. Linear fish-scale pattern at the waist, not much wax. Decent edges 1.4 x 1.1 mm at 89°, base edge 0.5-0.75°. Edge completely removed at tip and tail. Could be taken out as is.
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Technical specifications

Recommended level
Advanced, High level
Construction
quadriaxial cap
Materials
aramid, ash, ultralight wood, biaxial carbon fiber, carbon/basalt fiber, glass fiber
Base
sintered UHMWPE with graphite
Length
155 cm
Tip width
92 cm
Tail width
79 cm
Waist width
64 cm
Individual weight
685 g
Sidecut radius
21.3 m
Available sizes
155
Released in
2023
Made in
Italy
Price
1099 €
Top stories
Thoughts
Necessity

Editorial

Thoughts
At the heart of every ski (duplicate)

Editorial

Location
Test Center Pontedilegno Tonale

Our freeride base camp 

Location
Base Camp Race

Sertorelli Sport Hotel

Location
Test Center Cervino Ski Paradise

To test the equipment and skins for the Race category, we based ourselves in Breuil-Cervinia

Location
Test Center Livigno

For the second year in a row, we headed to Livigno, aka Little Tibet.

Race
Intro
Race: boots

Innovation at the lower end of the market

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Boots under the microscope

We tested flex, walkability and liner warmth in the Light, Tour and Free unisex models

Intro
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Strong women

Free
Intro
Free: boots

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