JONES · Men's Howler Snowboard
Men's Howler Snowboard
25/26 season
Colour
Color makeup
Gradient
Design
Illustration
Expert reviews 2
A tapered directional board with more emphasis on shape than the Aviator. Its excellent pop and carving suit riders who enjoy airborne moves and moderate-speed carving, but its soft waist makes it unsuitable for high-speed lines.
Base shape (camber)
Camber
A considerable amount of camber, with a touch of early rise just before it runs into the spoon nose. The spoon technology is concentrated only at the nose and tail, so it doesn't affect the effective edge — presses stay easy while stability is maintained.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
A medium flex at 6 out of 10. The centre bends easily while the tail is stiff and the nose soft.
Where it shines
Who it suits
For intermediate to expert riders. It fits riders who are playful but focused on airborne moves.
Good
- ✓Outstanding pop and take-off performance
- ✓Excellent carving performance
- ✓Strong edge hold on hardpack
- ✓Good base glide quality and fun to turn
Not so good
- —The considerably soft waist gives a washy feeling under the back foot
- —Not suited to long, high-speed lines
- —Limited float compared with Jones's dedicated powder models
- —It deflects on broken-up snow
An intermediate-to-advanced all-mountain freeride deck developed with Elena Hight and Victor Daviet, showing strength in powder, carving and high-speed riding through a high-performance material combination of high camber, 3D contour tips, triax fibreglass and carbon Flex V's. Despite the directional shape, Koroyd tip inserts and a 2 cm setback give it versatility close to a twin tip, and park use is on the table too. It's an ideal choice for all-mountain riders who want freestyle elements on a freeride base.
Base shape (camber)
Hybrid camber
A hybrid camber construction with high camber through the centre between the contact points and medium 3D contouring (a rocker blend) at the nose and tail tips. It maintains camber's power and pop while the 3D shaping realises a catchless edge feel and smooth turn initiation.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
A medium-stiff flex with stiffness suited to all-mountain and freeride use while remaining usable for park and freestyle.
Where it shines
Who it suits
A medium-stiff flex, high camber construction and Traction Tech emphasise high-speed riding and carving performance, suiting intermediate to advanced riders rather than beginners.
Good
- ✓High camber plus triax fibreglass and B-Comp carbon Flex V's provide strong pop, power and stability
- ✓An 8 mm taper, directional shape and 3D contour tips give it excellent powder float and carving performance
- ✓Medium Traction Tech secures excellent edge hold in icy conditions
- ✓Koroyd tip inserts reduce vibration and balance swing weight, realising a spin feel close to a twin tip
Not so good
- —The directional shape can feel somewhat awkward riding switch compared with a pure twin tip
- —The medium-stiff flex can be hard for beginners or riders who prefer a softer flex to handle
