Jones Flagship Pro vs Jones Mind Expander
Snowboards comparison — 2026-2027 season
How they compare
Both boards are designed for all mountain and freeride and powder riding. They share a directional shape — different nose and tail; built to ride forward with better float in powder and drive on groomers. Both feature hybrid (camber/rocker) profiles — mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile. The Jones Flagship Pro is noticeably stiffer at 10/10 versus the Jones Mind Expander's 5/10, suiting more aggressive riding. The Jones Flagship Pro targets expert riders while the Jones Mind Expander is aimed at advanced riders.
Ratings
Piste
Jones Flagship Pro
7
Jones Mind Expander
7
Powder
Jones Flagship Pro
6
Jones Mind Expander
6
Freestyle
Jones Flagship Pro
4
Jones Mind Expander
4
Freeride
Jones Flagship Pro
7
Jones Mind Expander
7
Stiffness
Jones Flagship Pro
10
Jones Mind Expander
5
Versatility
Jones Flagship Pro
7
Jones Mind Expander
7
Jones Flagship Pro
Jones Mind Expander
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride, Powder
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride, Powder
ShapeDirectional
ShapeDirectional
CamberHybrid (Camber/Rocker)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
Flex10/10
Flex5/10
Riding LevelExpert
Riding LevelAdvanced
StanceN/A
Stance
MSRP$949.95
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
161 — 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 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.