Jones Mind Expander
Best versatile choice for creative riders seeking effortless powder performance.
This board turns the entire mountain into a personal playground, prioritizing a loose, surfy feel over stiff, aggressive carving. While it might lack the locked-in stability of a traditional cambered deck at high speeds, the trade-off is an incredibly intuitive, fluid ride that makes slashing through deep powder feel effortless.
$599.99
at
Thedroprideshop
Who it's for
- Powder enthusiasts seeking a surfy, weightless feel in deep snow
- Technical riders navigating tight trees and narrow forest lines
- Creative carvers looking for a playful and forgiving edge feel
Who should skip it
- Speed-focused chargers who demand absolute dampness and stability
- Park riders who spend significant time landing or riding switch
- Riders with smaller feet who prefer a narrower, quicker board
Performance breakdown
Powder Float
The long nose and tapered tail make deep snow feel effortless.
Turn Initiation
3D Contour Base makes edge-to-edge transitions feel fluid and intuitive.
Flex Playfulness
Forgiving enough for creative lines, yet stable enough for charging hard.
Edge Hold
Surf-inspired profile prioritizes surfy carves over aggressive, icy edge lock.
Base Speed
Sintered 8000 material maintains excellent glide across varied snow temperatures.
Groomer Versatility
Surprisingly capable on hardpack despite its clear preference for soft snow.
Key Specs
Core Material
Bamboo and Paulownia
Base Material
Sintered 8000
Profile
Surf Camber Rocker
Shape
Directional
Construction
Biax fiberglass with Flax/Basalt stringers
Edge Features
Oversized recycled steel
Topsheet
Eco-plastic made from castor beans
Is Splitboard
No
Gender
Unisex
Flex Rating
Medium
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