Arbor El Camino vs Jones Mind Expander

How they compare

Both target all mountain and freeride terrain, while the Arbor El Camino leans more freestyle, while the Jones Mind Expander leans more powder. They share a directional shape — different nose and tail; built to ride forward with better float in powder and drive on groomers. The Arbor El Camino has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the Jones Mind Expander uses hybrid (rocker/camber) (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.