Mellow Magne-Traction edges help to grip firmer snow, aided by the mostly-camber profile. The classic bend underneath the feet is perfect for charging the groomers and loading up to pop off natural hits, while the rocker sections at each end assist in the powder and generally make for a smoother, less twitchy ride.

“The Jones Discovery is the current high watermark for kid-specific freeride snowboards”

As for materials used, this goes down the ‘simple but effective’ path. After all, a lot of fancy additives will only be worth the extra cost when the rider is more powerful. A full poplar core is combined with biax fibreglass to deliver a stable, reliable ride that is easy to get to grips with.

As long as the rider is up to the challenge (and with the new 132cm size, that door is open to more groms than ever), the Jones Discovery is the current high watermark for kid-specific freeride snowboards.

There aren’t a lot of directional freeride boards out there in this size range.

We designed the Discovery to be a real-deal freeride board that properly fits youth and small adults. I feel like we nailed the Discovery’s flex and materials to handle choppy conditions that usually throw off smaller riders.

The Discovery is a playful and confidence-inspiring freeride board.