Jones Hovercraft 2.0 vs Jones Stratos
Snowboards comparison — 2025-2026 season
How they compare
Both target all mountain and freeride terrain, while the Jones Hovercraft 2.0 leans more powder. 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 (rocker/camber) profiles — mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile. The Jones Stratos is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the medium range.
Ratings
Piste
Jones Hovercraft 2.0
7
Jones Stratos
7
Powder
Jones Hovercraft 2.0
6
Jones Stratos
6
Freestyle
Jones Hovercraft 2.0
4
Jones Stratos
4
Freeride
Jones Hovercraft 2.0
7
Jones Stratos
7
Stiffness
Jones Hovercraft 2.0
5
Jones Stratos
7
Versatility
Jones Hovercraft 2.0
7
Jones Stratos
7
Jones Hovercraft 2.0
Jones Stratos
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride, Powder
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride
ShapeDirectional
ShapeDirectional
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
Flex5/10
Flex7/10
Riding LevelExpert
Riding LevelExpert
Stance
Stance
MSRPN/A
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
156 — dimensions in mm
158W — dimensions in mm
Camber Profile
Used market
What to inspect and what not to confuse when buying used. Not on-snow reviews.
Jones Stratos
Jones’s playful freeride/all-mountain shape. Used Stratos listings are thinner than Mountain Twins. Confirm it is not a Mind Expander or Flagship, and inspect the tapered tail before paying a powder-board premium.