Jones Freecarver 9000s vs Jones Mind Expander Twin
Snowboards comparison — 2024-2025 season
How they compare
the Jones Freecarver 9000s leans more all mountain, while the Jones Mind Expander Twin leans more freeride/powder. The Jones Freecarver 9000s uses a directional shape while the Jones Mind Expander Twin is directional twin. The Jones Freecarver 9000s has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the Jones Mind Expander Twin uses hybrid (rocker/camber) (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile). The Jones Freecarver 9000s is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the medium range.
Ratings
Piste
Jones Freecarver 9000s
8
Jones Mind Expander Twin
3
Powder
Jones Freecarver 9000s
6
Jones Mind Expander Twin
9
Freestyle
Jones Freecarver 9000s
4
Jones Mind Expander Twin
2
Freeride
Jones Freecarver 9000s
7
Jones Mind Expander Twin
7
Stiffness
Jones Freecarver 9000s
7
Jones Mind Expander Twin
5
Versatility
Jones Freecarver 9000s
7
Jones Mind Expander Twin
5
Jones Freecarver 9000s
Jones Mind Expander Twin
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain
TerrainFreeride, Powder
ShapeDirectional
ShapeDirectional Twin
CamberCamber
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
Flex7/10
Flex5/10
Riding LevelExpert
Riding LevelExpert
Stance
Stance
MSRPN/A
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
156N — 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 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.