Jones Hovercraft 20 vs Jones Mind Expander
Snowboards comparison — 2023-2024 season
How they compare
the Jones Hovercraft 20 leans more freeride, while the Jones Mind Expander leans more all mountain. They share a directional shape — different nose and tail; built to ride forward with better float in powder and drive on groomers. The Jones Hovercraft 20 has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the Jones Mind Expander uses rocker (lifted contact points for easier turn initiation, float in soft snow, and a catch-free feel). The Jones Hovercraft 20 is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the stiff range.
Ratings
Piste
Jones Hovercraft 20
6
Jones Mind Expander
6
Powder
Jones Hovercraft 20
8
Jones Mind Expander
7
Freestyle
Jones Hovercraft 20
1
Jones Mind Expander
5
Freeride
Jones Hovercraft 20
10
Jones Mind Expander
7
Stiffness
Jones Hovercraft 20
7
Jones Mind Expander
6
Versatility
Jones Hovercraft 20
5
Jones Mind Expander
7
Jones Hovercraft 20
Jones Mind Expander
Core Specs
TerrainFreeride
TerrainAll Mountain
ShapeDirectional
ShapeDirectional
CamberCamber
CamberRocker
Flex7/10
Flex6/10
Riding LevelN/A
Riding LevelAdvanced
Stance
Stance
MSRPN/A
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
Not available for this model
158 — 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.