Jones Hovercraft 20 vs Jones Stratos
Snowboards comparison — 2023-2024 season
How they compare
the Jones Hovercraft 20 leans more freeride, while the Jones Stratos 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. Both feature camber profiles — arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise. Both are rated 7/10 flex (stiff).
Ratings
Piste
Jones Hovercraft 20
6
Jones Stratos
8
Powder
Jones Hovercraft 20
8
Jones Stratos
6
Freestyle
Jones Hovercraft 20
1
Jones Stratos
4
Freeride
Jones Hovercraft 20
10
Jones Stratos
7
Stiffness
Jones Hovercraft 20
7
Jones Stratos
7
Versatility
Jones Hovercraft 20
5
Jones Stratos
7
Jones Hovercraft 20
Jones Stratos
Core Specs
TerrainFreeride
TerrainAll Mountain
ShapeDirectional
ShapeDirectional
CamberCamber
CamberCamber
Flex7/10
Flex7/10
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 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.