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Ski Trab Gara World Cup Ski

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The one race ski to rule them all! Eagerly awaited by top racers, the Gara World Cup is the culmination of years of design, testing, and tweaking with Ski Trab’s world class athletes. Combining ideas from the podium dominating Gara Aero, the more specialized Sprint ski, and even the amazing Maestro.2, Trab’s designers have created the ultimate race ski. After years in development (we met Roberto Antonioli at the factory when he was giving feedback on an iteration in early 2018), the ski finally met everyone’s high expectations. This Gara WC ski improves skiing even further over the original, while also reducing energy consumption on the ascent due to its specialized shape and profile. The renowned Trab reliability is guaranteed by using the well-tested and appreciated 14-layer construction – the most advanced in the world. Put together, the Ski Trab Gara World Cup will almost certainly dominate the podium for years to come.

UPHILL: Ski Trab shifted the widest point of the tip and the tail forward as compared to their previous, widely acclaimed race ski. Extensive testing showed this allows for a more fluid and dynamic stride when skinning. At the same time, the early rise in the tip was lengthened to reduce contact with the snow when gliding. Finally, the sprint-inspired tapered tail was included for the fastest entry into your backpack’s ski carry.

DOWNHILL: A longer tip and tail rise means more floatation in soft snow, and better handling in variable conditions. The sidecut was refined for better control while the mounting location was shifted forward to make steering a breeze. The flex was also tweaked to improve the ride. Finally, the 14-layer carbon-wrapped construction offers plenty of torsional support for exceptional edging while a special bridge between the edges offers maximum resistance from rock impacts.

  • Honeycomb Aramid core is interspersed with light Ash for the ultimate lightweight performance.
  • Gara Control Flex is customized with a softer tip and tail and a rigid underfoot platform.
  • Hibox Torsion Control is a micro-mesh carbon cage that ups the torsional stiffness without compromising the unique flex.
  • HiConnect carbon bridge connects the two edges, keeping them in place even after multiple rock impacts.
  • NoShock vibration control is a special elastomer placed along the edges for cushioning and stabilizing the ride.
  • Duo Tail allows the ski to track straight while making turning easier with extra control.
  • High density polyethylene bases are finished with Trab’s signature structure.
  • 52 HRC steel edges bit into icy snow and can stand up to daily abuse.
  • 3 year warranty is the longest in the business.

Update 2023/24: The ski remains the same albeit with a fresh coat of paint.

Specifications
Lengths (cm) 162, 169
Weight
convert to ounces
700g [162, Flex 60]
710g [162, Flex 70]
740g [169, Flex 70]
Weight (pair) 1400g [162, Flex 60]
1420g [162, Flex 70]
1480g [169, Flex 70]
Dimensions   92-64-79 [162]
92-63-79 [169]
Turn Radius   23.6 [162]
24.8 [169]
Skin Fix   Attivo clip or classic race notch
Specs Verified Yes
Design
Profile   Camber underfoot, early rise tip & tail
Shape   Broad tip, longer radius, tapered swallow tail
Construction   14-Layer Gara Control with carbon wrap
Core   Honeycomb Aramid & Ash
Skimo Co Says
Usage World Cup racing, training, and missioning
Notes Available with multiple flex ratings
Bottom Line The one race ski to rule them all
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Questions & Reviews

1/26/2024
Question from Scott K
 
What are the factory edge angles on these skis?
1/29/2024
Answer from Gabriel I
 
Hi Scott, we're pretty sure it's a 2 degree side 1 degree base bevel.
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11/12/2023
Question from Benoit
 
Hi,
I am 180cm/75kg and looking at these skis in 162cm for skimo racing and training. I have other skis for touring. What flex would you recommend for my size/weight? 60 or 70 flex?
Thanks,
Benoit
11/13/2023
Answer from Carlos M
 
Hi Benoit,

We would recommend the 60 flex. The 70 is really best for much heavier folks, it is very stiff. The 60 is not soft by any means.
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1/13/2023
Question from Shaun H
 
Hi - I'm looking for a solid set of Skimo Race Skis and am leaning towards the Gara. I'm 6'5", 200 lbs and like a solid ski. Is the 169, Flex 70 the one I should be getting, or the 162?

I should also mention that I have a pair of SkiTrab Magico.2's that I love. (and got from Skimo.co!) They're unlike any ski I've ever had before. (Somehow stiff and smooth at the same time) Can I expect the same spirit to echo through in these?
1/13/2023
Answer from jbo
 
Hi Shaun, good taste! The Gara race ski uses the same 14-layer construction as the Magico.2 so it will have the same feel. Obviously, it's much smaller and geared towards racing. At your size, you definitely want the 70 flex. I think I would go with the 169 to get a bit closer to your natural ski length, but the 162 is doable if you really wanted to optimize for uphill.
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11/22/2022
Dr. Bob Arnot (downright abused product)
 
Most fabulous ski race ski yet. Just spent a week skinning up the relatively flat Vail pass this week from Copper Mountain. Skiis like a Nordic classic race ski with long beautiful glides. Back in Stowe this weekend, also found it a superb down hill ski with early tip engagement and fantastic high angles for dynamic GS turns. Genious. You'll never want to ski anything else!
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8/30/2022
Question from Mattia
 
HI! I'm a decent skier trying to find the best setup for my first skimo races.
I'm 1m85cm tall and weight 80kg (6'1", 176 lbs), should I buy the 169cm version of this ski or the 162?
Thanks a lot!
8/30/2022
Answer from Zak M
 
Hey Mattia, if you intend to just be using the skis for purely racing and training the 162cm should be just fine. If you wanted to use the skis for more objective-oriented pursuits then the 169cm might be a bit more beneficial with the extra length.
Thanks
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3/20/2022
Question from Aidan
 
Hi skimo co. I am going to put together a race set up for next season. I am 99% sure this is the ski I want because I love my magicos so much. I am 5’11” 155 lbs. would you recommend the 60 or 70 flex?
3/22/2022
Answer from Jeremy L
 
Hi Aidan, thanks for reaching out. The 60 flex would definitely be suited for someone with your height and weight. The 70 is better for larger or very hard-charging racers.
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2/9/2022
Question from Nick
 
Do these tails have the thinner attivo tail clip attachment or none at all? I always dread the skin getting iced out and falling off without a tail clip to keep it snug. Thanks
2/9/2022
Answer from jbo
 
Hi Nick, you can make a skin to fit in the tail notch, but no race skins would come with that. Racers will have two pair of skins and often add some glue to the tails.
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2/6/2022
Andrew R (used product regularly)
 
This is a great ski. A phenomenal race ski that handles basically anything that you throw at it. The newer version has some small tweaks and both versions ski very well. I have a slight personal preference to the older version but both are very good. One of the best race skis on the market.
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