Construction and Materials

New for 2021/22 are the ‘Engineered Veneer’ topsheet that delivers extra dampening, and the laser-etched graphics which have removed the need for ink. Both are small yet welcome moves towards more planet-friendly production – indeed, Jones calls the new Hovercraft the most sustainable snowboard it has ever produced.

With an all-poplar core and biax fibreglass, it’s not the most advanced construction we’ve seen, but that isn’t a concern. The resultant weight and mid-stiff flex suit the design of the Jones Hovercraft down to the ground, making it sturdy rather than twitchy, and powerful without being tough to tame.

“A stone-cold classic, and that’s before we’ve even got to powder days…”

Roundup

The thing that’s easy to forget about the Jones Hovercraft is how accessible it is. If you don’t ride switch or get airborne, you’re better off with a sturdy platform that eats corduroy for breakfast, but that also feels great when taken down to cruise mode. A stone-cold classic, and that’s before we’ve even got to powder days…