4frnt Aretha Womens vs 4frnt Gaucho
Skis comparison — 2014-2015 season
How they compare
Both target all mountain and freeride terrain, while the 4frnt Aretha Womens leans more powder. They share a twin tip shape — symmetrical tips for skiing switch and park; playful and forgiving. The 4frnt Aretha Womens has a rocker profile (lifted contact points for easier turn initiation, float in soft snow, and a catch-free feel), while the 4frnt Gaucho uses hybrid (rocker/camber) (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile).
Ratings
Piste
4frnt Aretha Womens
6
4frnt Gaucho
7
Powder
4frnt Aretha Womens
6
4frnt Gaucho
5
Freestyle
4frnt Aretha Womens
7
4frnt Gaucho
6
Freeride
4frnt Aretha Womens
5
4frnt Gaucho
5
Stiffness
4frnt Aretha WomensN/A
4frnt GauchoN/A
Versatility
4frnt Aretha Womens
8
4frnt Gaucho
8
4frnt Aretha Womens
4frnt Gaucho
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride, Powder
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride
ShapeTwin Tip
ShapeTwin Tip
CamberRocker
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelExpert
Riding LevelExpert
MSRP$189
MSRP$189
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
174 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
179 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
Camber Profile
Used market
What to inspect and what not to confuse when buying used. Not on-snow reviews.
4frnt Gaucho
Older 4FRNT all-mountain ski — the catalog only has leftover mid-2010s seasons, so used supply is scarce and usually tired. Inspect cores and edges before buying. Do not treat it as a current freeride ski or a Devastator with a similar graphic.