Jones Aviator 2.0 vs Jones Mind Expander Twin
Snowboards comparison — 2024-2025 season
How they compare
the Jones Aviator 2.0 leans more all mountain, while the Jones Mind Expander Twin leans more freeride/powder. They share a directional twin shape — mostly twin with a slight directional bias—versatile for all-mountain and some switch. The Jones Aviator 2.0 has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the Jones Mind Expander Twin uses hybrid (rocker/camber) (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile). The Jones Aviator 2.0 is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the medium range.
Ratings
Piste
Jones Aviator 2.0
8
Jones Mind Expander Twin
3
Powder
Jones Aviator 2.0
5
Jones Mind Expander Twin
9
Freestyle
Jones Aviator 2.0
5
Jones Mind Expander Twin
2
Freeride
Jones Aviator 2.0
6
Jones Mind Expander Twin
7
Stiffness
Jones Aviator 2.0
7
Jones Mind Expander Twin
5
Versatility
Jones Aviator 2.0
7
Jones Mind Expander Twin
5
Jones Aviator 2.0
Jones Mind Expander Twin
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain
TerrainFreeride, Powder
ShapeDirectional Twin
ShapeDirectional Twin
CamberCamber
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
Flex7/10
Flex5/10
Riding LevelExpert
Riding LevelExpert
Stance
Stance
MSRPN/A
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
158 — dimensions in mm
154 — dimensions in mm
Camber Profile
Used market
What to inspect and what not to confuse when buying used. Not on-snow reviews.
Jones Aviator 2.0
Jones’s camber-leaning all-mountain board. Used supply is moderate; confirm you are not buying a Mountain Twin or Stratos, and inspect the base and edges rather than paying for a newer season sticker.
Jones Mind Expander Twin
The twin version of the Mind Expander — not the same used buy as the swallowtail. Supply is smaller; check both tips and the base. Do not price it like a directional Mind Expander or a Mountain Twin.