Jones Freecarver 9000s vs Jones Mind Expander Twin
Snowboards comparison — 2023-2024 season
How they compare
the Jones Freecarver 9000s leans more all mountain, while the Jones Mind Expander Twin leans more powder. The Jones Freecarver 9000s uses a directional shape while the Jones Mind Expander Twin is twin. Both feature camber profiles — arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise. The Jones Freecarver 9000s is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the stiff range.
Ratings
Piste
Jones Freecarver 9000s
8
Jones Mind Expander Twin
4
Powder
Jones Freecarver 9000s
6
Jones Mind Expander Twin
9
Freestyle
Jones Freecarver 9000s
4
Jones Mind Expander Twin
3
Freeride
Jones Freecarver 9000s
7
Jones Mind Expander Twin
6
Stiffness
Jones Freecarver 9000s
8
Jones Mind Expander Twin
6
Versatility
Jones Freecarver 9000s
7
Jones Mind Expander Twin
5
Jones Freecarver 9000s
Jones Mind Expander Twin
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain
TerrainPowder
ShapeDirectional
ShapeTwin
CamberCamber
CamberCamber
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 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.