Snowboards comparison — 2022-2023 season
How they compare
the Jones Hovercraft leans more freeride/powder, 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 has a hybrid (rocker/camber) profile (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile), 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 is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the stiff range.
Ratings
Jones Hovercraft
Jones Mind Expander
Core Specs
Shape Profile
Camber Profile
What to inspect and what not to confuse when buying used. Not on-snow reviews.
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.