Jones Howler vs Jones Mind Expander
Snowboards comparison — 2026-2027 season
How they compare
Both target all mountain and freeride and powder terrain, while the Jones Howler leans more freestyle. They share a directional shape — different nose and tail; built to ride forward with better float in powder and drive on groomers. The Jones Howler has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the Jones Mind Expander uses hybrid (rocker/camber) (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile). The Jones Howler is noticeably stiffer at 8/10 versus the Jones Mind Expander's 5/10, suiting more aggressive riding. The Jones Howler targets expert riders while the Jones Mind Expander is aimed at advanced riders.
Ratings
Piste
Jones Howler
8
Jones Mind Expander
7
Powder
Jones Howler
6
Jones Mind Expander
6
Freestyle
Jones Howler
4
Jones Mind Expander
4
Freeride
Jones Howler
7
Jones Mind Expander
7
Stiffness
Jones Howler
8
Jones Mind Expander
5
Versatility
Jones Howler
7
Jones Mind Expander
7
Jones Howler
Jones Mind Expander
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride, Powder, Freestyle
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride, Powder
ShapeDirectional
ShapeDirectional
CamberCamber
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
Flex8/10
Flex5/10
Riding LevelExpert
Riding LevelAdvanced
StanceN/A
Stance
MSRP$699.95
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
160W — dimensions in mm
154 — 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.