JONES · Storm Chaser Splitboard
Storm Chaser Splitboard
26/27 season
- Colour
- Orange · Beige · Black
- Design
- Illustration
- Sizes
- 152 cm
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25/26 · 24/25 season review
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A swallowtail splitboard with a flat-rocker profile. Powder float is tremendous and edge transitions are fast for such a wide board, making it fun in tree runs and spring corn.
It slips on traverses, needs dedicated wide crampons and chatters on firm snow, though, so it's closer to a second board for good conditions than a primary splitboard.
A closer look
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Board profile
The profile describes the curve of the board when viewed from the side.
Hybrid rocker
A flat-to-rocker profile with 12.5mm setback in a tapered directional swallowtail shape. The split's characteristically interrupted sidecut helps when skinning up and meshes smoothly when joined.
How stiff is it?Closer to 10 means stiffer. It does not mean better performance.
A medium flex, with a soft nose and a medium to upper-medium tail. Edge transitions are far quicker than expected for a 27cm-wide board. In exchange, chatter appears on icy or chunky snow.
Terrain suggested in the review
Rider levels suggested in the review
Intermediate · Advanced
A snowsurf/backcountry board for enjoying powder when conditions are good. It's soft to serve as a main splitboard for pure climbing, sitting closer to a second board for terrain you already know.
What the review liked
- ✓Tremendous powder float — the swallowtail does its job
- ✓Faster edge transitions than expected for a 27 cm width
- ✓A fun turn feel
- ✓The disrupted sidecut helps on the skin track and locks in well when joined
What the review found lacking
- —The wide platform slips on sidehilling and traverses
- —The wide platform means standard crampons don't fit — you need dedicated wide crampons
- —The soft flex causes chatter on icy, chunky snow
- —Unsuitable as a primary splitboard for pure touring
