Arbor El Camino vs GNU Velvet C2 Womens

How they compare

Both target all mountain and freestyle terrain, while the Arbor El Camino leans more freeride. The Arbor El Camino uses a directional shape while the GNU Velvet C2 Womens is twin. The Arbor El Camino has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the GNU Velvet C2 Womens uses hybrid (camber/rocker) (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile). The Arbor El Camino is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the medium range.