Elan Keeper SKNY vs Elan Vanguard
Skis comparison — 2014-2015 season
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How they compare
Both target all mountain terrain, while the Elan Vanguard leans more freeride. The Elan Keeper SKNY 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. At $108.95 vs $319 MSRP, the Elan Vanguard is the more budget-friendly option.
Ratings
Piste
Elan Keeper SKNY
7
Elan Vanguard
7
Powder
Elan Keeper SKNY
5
Elan Vanguard
5
Freestyle
Elan Keeper SKNY
6
Elan Vanguard
5
Freeride
Elan Keeper SKNY
5
Elan Vanguard
6
Stiffness
Elan Keeper SKNYN/A
Elan VanguardN/A
Versatility
Elan Keeper SKNY
8
Elan Vanguard
7
Elan Keeper SKNY
Elan Vanguard
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride
ShapeTwin Tip
Shapeflat
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelAdvanced
Riding LevelAdvanced
MSRP$319
MSRP$108.95
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
181 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
178 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
Camber Profile