Jones Aviator 20 vs Jones Mind Expander
Snowboards comparison — 2022-2023 season
How they compare
Both boards are designed for all mountain riding. The Jones Aviator 20 uses a twin shape while the Jones Mind Expander 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 Mind Expander uses rocker (lifted contact points for easier turn initiation, float in soft snow, and a catch-free feel). The Jones Aviator 20 is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the stiff range.
Ratings
Piste
Jones Aviator 20
8
Jones Mind Expander
6
Powder
Jones Aviator 20
5
Jones Mind Expander
7
Freestyle
Jones Aviator 20
6
Jones Mind Expander
5
Freeride
Jones Aviator 20
5
Jones Mind Expander
7
Stiffness
Jones Aviator 20
8
Jones Mind Expander
6
Versatility
Jones Aviator 20
8
Jones Mind Expander
7
Jones Aviator 20
Jones Mind Expander
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain
TerrainAll Mountain
ShapeTwin
ShapeDirectional
CamberCamber
CamberRocker
Flex8/10
Flex6/10
Riding LevelN/A
Riding LevelN/A
Stance
Stance
MSRPN/A
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
Not available for this model
Not available for this model
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.
Jones Mind Expander
Playful powder/freeride shape. Used examples are worth it when the base is flat and the swallow or tapered tail is intact. A dinged tail or delam around the swallow is a pass — and Mind Expander Twin is a different board.