Element Gatekeeper vs Axial Capra!

Axial Capra 1.9 or Element RC Enduro Gatekeeper 1.9: both are capable rock crawlers and certainly look similar. Both have performed better than nearly all the other 1.9" RTR or kit RC Crawlers we've tested to date. So, which of them is the best crawler? Find out here!

We're 3 months old today! What better way to celebrate our quarter... er, birthday (?) than with a good old head-to-head!

Gatekeeper review:    • Element Gatekeeper Review: Rock Racer Look...  
Gatekeeper running 2.2 wheels:    • Can the Gatekeeper Rock 2.2 Tires? Is Runn...  
Capra review:    • Axial Capra Kit Review & Test: Best Perfor...  

Some vital statistics:
GATEKEEPER
WP-1080, HH 16T 540 Crawlmaster Sport, jx 18kg LV 6v servo, 3S.
2.9KG / 6.4lb
NO DIG UNIT
11.83% O/D
Length: 18.4"
Width: 9.76"
Whlbase: 12.8"
Approach: 70.5°
Departure: 88°
Portals? Nope!

Buy your Element RC Gatekeeper Kit here: https://www.asiatees.com/display?Elem...

CAPRA
AXE 2100kv FOC system, HH v3 12v servo, 3S.
2.8KG / 6.2lb
DIG UNIT
NO OVERDR.
Length: 17"
Width: 10.25"
Whlbase: 12.5"
Approach: greater than 90°
Departure: greater than 90°
Portals? Yes!

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:32 Best for Rock Racing
1:00 Weight
1:10 DIG vs Overdrive
1:20 Approach & Dep Angles
1:34 Portals
1:44 Links
1:54 GK's Axle Problem
2:05 Diff Clearance
2:39 Tip Test
3:16 Vehicle Track
3:31 Body Pins!
3:41 Climb Angle
5:05 Climb Angle Results
5:15 7-Minute Epic Rock Test
6:05 Rock Test Results
6:15 Overall Thoughts
8:40 Which is Greatest?


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