Jones Hovercraft 2.0 vs Jones Stratos
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. Both are rated 7/10 flex (stiff). At $649.95 vs $679.95 MSRP, the Jones Hovercraft 2.0 is the more budget-friendly option.
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
7
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, Powder
ShapeDirectional
ShapeDirectional
CamberHybrid (Camber/Rocker)
CamberHybrid (Camber/Rocker)
Flex7/10
Flex7/10
Riding LevelExpert
Riding LevelExpert
Stance
StanceN/A
MSRP$649.95
MSRP$679.95
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.