Snowboards comparison — 2022-2023 season
How they compare
Both boards are designed for all mountain riding. They share a directional shape — different nose and tail; built to ride forward with better float in powder and drive on groomers. The Jones Mind Expander has a rocker profile (lifted contact points for easier turn initiation, float in soft snow, and a catch-free feel), while the Jones Stratos uses camber (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise). The Jones Stratos is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the stiff range.
Ratings
Jones Mind Expander
Jones Stratos
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.
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.