2027 Jones Hovercraft 2.0 Snowboard

The Jones Hovercraft 2.0 is a nimble, explosive freeride board with an unmistakable alternative shape built to surf and slash. Its short, wide body and heavily tapered nose plane on top of soft snow while staying quick to whip around in tight spots. A blunt, efficient outline shifts volume forward for float without the length, so it rides shorter and turns faster than its numbers suggest. A medium flex keeps it lively and friendly underfoot. It's a playful pow slasher that doubles as a quick, surfy daily driver.

Why we like it:

The Speed Hull base channels snow for fast, smooth float, while the heavily tapered shape sinks the tail and lifts the nose in powder. A medium flex keeps it nimble and easy to slash through trees and tight terrain.

Who it's for:

Riders who want a surfy, alternative shape that floats well and stays quick in the trees will love the Hovercraft. Anyone after a playful crud-buster that rides short and turns fast will get a kick out of it.

Highlights:

The Hovercraft 2.0 leans on a volume-shifted, heavily tapered shape that floats the nose and rides far shorter than its length suggests. A Speed Hull base channels snow underfoot for fast, surfy glide, while a directional rocker profile keeps turn entry loose and catch-free. A recycled Re-Up core with flax fiber and biax fiberglass keeps it light and lively, and responsive.

Things to consider:

The volume-shifted shape specializes in soft snow and slashing, so it feels less natural railing long, high-speed carves on firm groomers. Its quick, surfy personality favors playful riding over locked-in, aggressive charging.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Size down from your normal length. The volume-shifted shape floats like a longer board, so dropping several centimeters keeps it quick and surfy, with most riders going shorter than they would on a standard freeride shape.