Jones Aviator 20 vs Jones Hovercraft
Snowboards comparison — 2022-2023 season
How they compare
the Jones Aviator 20 leans more all mountain, while the Jones Hovercraft leans more freeride/powder. The Jones Aviator 20 uses a twin shape while the Jones Hovercraft is directional. The Jones Aviator 20 has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the Jones Hovercraft uses hybrid (rocker/camber) (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile). The Jones Aviator 20 is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the stiff range.
Ratings
Piste
Jones Aviator 20
8
Jones Hovercraft
3
Powder
Jones Aviator 20
5
Jones Hovercraft
10
Freestyle
Jones Aviator 20
6
Jones Hovercraft
1
Freeride
Jones Aviator 20
5
Jones Hovercraft
8
Stiffness
Jones Aviator 20
8
Jones Hovercraft
7
Versatility
Jones Aviator 20
8
Jones Hovercraft
5
Jones Aviator 20
Jones Hovercraft
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain
TerrainFreeride, Powder
ShapeTwin
ShapeDirectional
CamberCamber
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
Flex8/10
Flex7/10
Riding LevelN/A
Riding LevelExpert
Stance
Stance
MSRPN/A
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
Not available for this model
156 — dimensions in mm
Camber Profile
Used market
What to inspect and what not to confuse when buying used. Not on-snow reviews.
Jones Aviator 20
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.