Jones Aviator 20 vs Jones Hovercraft 20
Snowboards comparison — 2023-2024 season
How they compare
the Jones Aviator 20 leans more all mountain, while the Jones Hovercraft 20 leans more freeride. The Jones Aviator 20 uses a twin shape while the Jones Hovercraft 20 is directional. Both feature camber profiles — arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise. The Jones Aviator 20 is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the stiff range.
Ratings
Piste
Jones Aviator 20
8
Jones Hovercraft 20
6
Powder
Jones Aviator 20
5
Jones Hovercraft 20
8
Freestyle
Jones Aviator 20
6
Jones Hovercraft 20
1
Freeride
Jones Aviator 20
5
Jones Hovercraft 20
10
Stiffness
Jones Aviator 20
8
Jones Hovercraft 20
7
Versatility
Jones Aviator 20
8
Jones Hovercraft 20
5
Jones Aviator 20
Jones Hovercraft 20
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain
TerrainFreeride
ShapeTwin
ShapeDirectional
CamberCamber
CamberCamber
Flex8/10
Flex7/10
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.