Elan Keeper vs Elan Vanguard
Skis comparison — 2015-2016 season
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How they compare
the Elan Keeper leans more freeride/powder, while the Elan Vanguard leans more all mountain. The Elan Keeper uses a twin tip shape while the Elan Vanguard is flat. Both feature hybrid (rocker/camber) profiles — mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile. The Elan Keeper targets expert riders while the Elan Vanguard is aimed at advanced riders. At $99.95 vs $239 MSRP, the Elan Keeper is the more budget-friendly option.
Ratings
Piste
Elan Keeper
3
Elan Vanguard
7
Powder
Elan Keeper
9
Elan Vanguard
5
Freestyle
Elan Keeper
3
Elan Vanguard
5
Freeride
Elan Keeper
6
Elan Vanguard
6
Stiffness
Elan KeeperN/A
Elan VanguardN/A
Versatility
Elan Keeper
5
Elan Vanguard
7
Elan Keeper
Elan Vanguard
Core Specs
TerrainFreeride, Powder
TerrainAll Mountain
ShapeTwin Tip
Shapeflat
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelExpert
Riding LevelAdvanced
MSRP$99.95
MSRP$239
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
181 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
178 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
Camber Profile