Jones Howler vs Jones Stratos
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 Stratos uses hybrid (camber/rocker) (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile). The Jones Howler is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the stiff range. At $679.95 vs $699.95 MSRP, the Jones Stratos is the more budget-friendly option.
Ratings
Piste
Jones Howler
8
Jones Stratos
7
Powder
Jones Howler
6
Jones Stratos
6
Freestyle
Jones Howler
4
Jones Stratos
4
Freeride
Jones Howler
7
Jones Stratos
7
Stiffness
Jones Howler
8
Jones Stratos
7
Versatility
Jones Howler
7
Jones Stratos
7
Jones Howler
Jones Stratos
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride, Powder, Freestyle
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride, Powder
ShapeDirectional
ShapeDirectional
CamberCamber
CamberHybrid (Camber/Rocker)
Flex8/10
Flex7/10
Riding LevelExpert
Riding LevelExpert
StanceN/A
StanceN/A
MSRP$699.95
MSRP$679.95
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
160W — 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.