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Ultralight Butterfly Splitboard LTD
The new Ultralight Butterfly Split is an ultralight split made for high alpine pursuits where the balance of weight and performance are hyper critical.
By drastically reducing the tip and tail size, but keeping the contact points pushed out, the Butterfly Split has the effective edge of a board 10 cm longer than its length. The long effective edge is matched with a true camber profile for maximum edge power in variable alpine conditions. For added float, quick edge-to-edge response and unmatched torsional board lock, the Butterfly Split features 15 mm of taper, a 3D Contour Base 3.0, Inner/Outer Traction Tech 3.0, the Boltless Bridge, Karakoram Tip Lock Tip Clips and Karakoram 3C Clips. The Ultralight Butterfly Split is also built with our new Ultralight construction including a new eco-topsheet and a wood core made with two layers of carbon and multiple sections of Koroyd that absorb chatter at a fraction of the weight of wood. The Ultralight Butterfly Split matches a revolutionary shape concept with cutting edge materials to become the key for pioneering riders to unlock game changing new lines in remote terrain.
The Butterfly is designed to be ridden 4-6 cm shorter than your standard freeride board.
Ultralight Butterfly Splitboard LTD
The ultralight, technical objective splitboard
Ideal for high alpine expeditions and technical backcountry touring
$1,700.00
Free 4-5 days shipping in United States for all orders over $ 75!
check delivery dates.Shipping Times
We offer different shipping options, including free ground shipping for orders over $75. We ship the same day (for orders placed before 11am PDT) or the next business day.
read more about shipping policyDelivery times once shipped
| Shipping Method | Approximate delivery times (business days) | |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Ground | *4-5 days | *4-7 days |
| Express | *3 days | *3-4 days |
| 2-Day Delivery | *2 days | *2 days |
| Next Day Delivery | *1 day | *1day |
*Estimated shipping times are not guaranteed.
Weather delays and other unforeseen circumstances may impact delivery time.
Easy 30-Days Returns
Every item we sell has a 30-Days return policy. If your new, unused, unwashed item doesn’t work out, you have 30 days to return it for a refund. There is a flat rate return fee of $6.95 that will be subtracted from your total refund.
read more about return policyWe offer different shipping options, including free ground shipping for orders over $75. We ship the same day (for orders placed before 11am PDT) or the next business day.
read more about shipping policyDelivery times once shipped
| Shipping Method | Approximate delivery times (business days) | |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Ground | *4-5 days | *4-7 days |
| Express | *3 days | *3-4 days |
| 2-Day Delivery | *2 days | *2 days |
| Next Day Delivery | *1 day | *1day |
*Estimated shipping times are not guaranteed.
Weather delays and other unforeseen circumstances may impact delivery time.
Easy 30-Days Returns
Every item we sell has a 30-Days return policy. If your new, unused, unwashed item doesn’t work out, you have 30 days to return it for a refund. There is a flat rate return fee of $6.95 that will be subtracted from your total refund.
read more about return policyWe offer different shipping options, including free ground shipping for orders over $75. We ship the same day (for orders placed before 11am CEST) or the next business day.
read more about shipping policyDelivery times once shipped
| Shipping Method | Approximate delivery times (business days) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Ground | *1-5 days | ||
*Estimated shipping times are not guaranteed.
Weather delays and other unforeseen circumstances may impact delivery time.
Free 30-Days Returns
Every item we sell has a FREE 30-Days return policy. If your new, unused, unwashed item doesn’t work out, you have 30 days to return it for a refund.
read more about return policyAll Jones snowboards and splitboards are backed with a 2 year warranty + 1 free year extension.
Learn moreDesigned to fit perfectly
Jones Pre-cut skins are laser cut to perfectly match the edge contours of Jones splits and are skin track ready right out of the box.
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The ultralight, technical objective splitboard
Ideal for high alpine expeditions and technical backcountry touring
Board Personality
Freestyle / Park
Deep Powder
Slow Speed Slashing
High Speed Carving
Steeps / Technical
Icy Edging
Flex
PreciseThe new Ultralight Butterfly Split is an ultralight split made for high alpine pursuits where the balance of weight and performance are hyper critical.
By drastically reducing the tip and tail size, but keeping the contact points pushed out, the Butterfly Split has the effective edge of a board 10 cm longer than its length. The long effective edge is matched with a true camber profile for maximum edge power in variable alpine conditions. For added float, quick edge-to-edge response and unmatched torsional board lock, the Butterfly Split features 15 mm of taper, a 3D Contour Base 3.0, Inner/Outer Traction Tech 3.0, the Boltless Bridge, Karakoram Tip Lock Tip Clips and Karakoram 3C Clips. The Ultralight Butterfly Split is also built with our new Ultralight construction including a new eco-topsheet and a wood core made with two layers of carbon and multiple sections of Koroyd that absorb chatter at a fraction of the weight of wood. The Ultralight Butterfly Split matches a revolutionary shape concept with cutting edge materials to become the key for pioneering riders to unlock game changing new lines in remote terrain.
The Butterfly is designed to be ridden 4-6 cm shorter than your standard freeride board.
Technology
Highlights
Factory tuned, ready to shred
Buy it, mount it, rip it! All boards leave the factory ready to ride with de-tuned tip + tail, edges angled at 90°/0° and bases waxed with Wend natural wax.
Premium sintered base
Life's too short to ride slow bases! All our boards have hyper fast sintered bases made from super durable and wax absorbant premium P-tex. See the tech features for specific base details.
Karakoram Ultra Clips 3C with Tip-Lock
All new Karakoram Ultra Clips 3C featuring a three point tension system. Ultralight and exclusive to Jones, these clips redefine split clip technology. They are also adjustable so you can maintain even compression as your splitboard ages.
Koroyd
Koroyd is the lightest, most advanced damping core material we've ever tested. Koroyd absorbs vibrations and adds response at a fraction of the weight which enhances control and confidence.
Forever Flex
Forever Flex is a new manufacturing process that helps stabilise the flex and rocker of a board for its lifetime.
Sustainably made, built by the sun
We strive to make gear with the least carbon footprint possible. All boards built with Bio Resin, recycled sidewalls + edges and sustainably sourced woodcores + topsheets. Jones boards are also now built with 100% solar power!
Inner/Outer Traction Tech edges
Lock in up and down. Traction Tech on inside and outside split edges improves grip on icy skintracks or firm descents.
3D Contours Base
Welcome to the future. 3D Contour Bases are next-level tech that enhances glide + float and delivers unmatched turn flow and fluidity in any snow condition.
Sustainably sourced woodcore
All Jones woodcores are made from wood species that have been sustainably grown and harvested. See the tech features page for more details.
Quick tension tail clip
Jones exclusive climbing skin tension system that attaches to pre-cut tail notches and eliminates the need for a traditional skin tail clip.
Boltless Bridge
Less hardware, more power. The Bolt-less Bridge eliminates split clip hardware from the base of the board and enhances split connection by re-profiling the woodcore under the clips.
Fusion Carbon
This cutting edge board lay-up process is the latest evolution of our previous Fusion Tech construction and reduces board weight and improves durability by combining board materials in two stages.
Ultra Construction
Ultra Construction is the redefinition of what it takes to build a snowboard.We’ve tested every inch of the board to precisely position materials exactly where they are needed while eliminating all excess materials. Jones Ultra boards are the lightest, yet most durable snowboards on earth.
3D Contour Base 3.0
Freeride focused 3D-base contours featuring an even balance of 7mm of spoon bevel in the nose and 7mm of spoon bevel in the tail. Spoon bevel starts at the rocker point.
About 3D Contour Bases
3D Contour Bases are designed to make every run smoother and every turn more effortless by reducing the drag of the board tips. 3D Contour Bases enhance glide and improve float helping you ride faster and with better flow.
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1. Inside & outside Traction Tech 3.0
Like a serrated knife slicing into the snow, Traction Tech improves your edge grip by adding multiple contact points along the running length of your board.
Inner edge Traction Tech
Inner edge Traction Tech improves splitboard edge grip on ascent. Three sidecut bumps on each side of your binding keep your locked in on icy skin tracks no matter which way you are traversing.
2. Progressive sidecut
At the far ends of the sidecut, the radius is incrementally increased as the edge reaches the contact point. Gradually increasing the sidecut radius towards the contact point delivers smoother turn initiation and exit as the edge tracks in and out of the snow with a less abrupt transition.
3. Quick Tension Tail Clip
Built-in climbing skin tension system using pre-cut notch that eliminates the need for a traditional skin tail clip.
4. Boltless Bridge
The Boltless Bridge eliminates split clip attachment hardware from the base of the board by re-profiling the wood core at the clips. The wood core under the clips is thicker, providing better torsional stiffness and a more powerful connection at the split clips.
Tapered shape, 8 mm
The tapered shape sinks the tail in pow for better float and quicker turns.
Double Radius Tips
True Camber
A traditional full camber profile that offers the insane edge response of camber without the usual hang-ups. The camber radius tapers into the beveled 3D Contour Base at the tips which releases the edges where they like to hook and balances the pop and directional stability of camber with a looser, less-catchy feel.
Built with the finest tech and materials
100% of our adult models feature high-end materials, construction technologies and sustainable manufacturing process. We accept no compromises in producing the most durable and sustainable snowboarding gear.
Base
Ultra Base
Jones exclusive base material that sets new performance standards. Lab results and snow testing show 25% better wax absorption, better glide in warm/wet snow and better durability for grinding. We’ve also doubled the amount of wax and mixed multiple wax types for a faster factory wax in a wider range of conditions.
Wend Natural Wax
Jones boards are ready to shred straight out of the shop and are factory waxed with WEND natural wax.
Construction
Fusion Carbon
This cutting edge board lay-up process is the latest evolution of our previous Fusion Tech construction and reduces board weight and improves durability by combining board materials in two stages.
Ultra Construction
Ultra Construction is the redefinition of what it takes to build a snowboard.We’ve tested every inch of the board to precisely position materials exactly where they are needed while eliminating all excess materials. Combining these innovative construction techniques with superlight wood cores and carbon fiber deliver revolutionary results. Jones Ultra boards are the lightest, yet most durable snowboards on earth.
Koroyd New
Koroyd is the lightest, most advanced damping core material we've ever tested. Koroyd absorbs vibrations and adds response at a fraction of the weight which enhances control and confidence.
Extra hardware
Karakoram Ultra clips 3C with Tip-Lock New
All new Karakoram Ultra Clips 3C featuring a three point tension system. Ultralight and exclusive to Jones, these clips redefine split clip technology. They are also adjustable so you can maintain even compression as your splitboard ages.
Other features
Bio Resin
Bio Resin is a bio-based epoxy made with 27% plant-based carbon instead of petroleum-based carbon. The organic raw materials used to make bio-resin are co-products or waste products of plant-based industrial processes. Bio-resin requires 33% less greenhouse gas emissions to produce than conventional epoxy.
Inner thin recycled edges
Advancement in ski edge durability allow us to use thinner edges on splitboard inside edges to save weight. Outside edges are 2mm, inside edges are 1.5mm.
Outer oversized recycled edges
Advancement in ski edge durability allow us to use thinner edges on splitboard inside edges to save weight. Outside edges are 2mm, inside edges are 1.5mm.
Stainless steel reinforcement
Stainless steel plates are embedded into the nose and tail for improved board tip durability.
Recycled rounded ABS
Rounded sidewall finish that improves board durability by protecting topsheet from chipping.
Forever Flex
Forever Flex is a new manufacturing process that helps stabilise the flex and rocker of a board for its lifetime.
Factory Tuned
All Jones Snowboards are factory de-tuned at the tip and tail so you can go right from the shop to the mountain.
Topsheet
Ultralight Eco-Plastic Topsheet
Super damp, durable and lightweight topsheet material made from organic plant material.
Woodcore
Fusion Core
The new Fusion Core is our lightest wood core yet. Core is made from mostly paulownia with specifically positioned pockets of poplar for improved durability and response.
Ultralight Butterfly Splitboard LTD specifications
Know your board
The dimensions of a snowboard define how that board performs on snow. The dimension specs of all our models are fine tuned for specific styles of riding. Understand how waist width, flex and sidecut and stance dimensions effect board performance to find the best board for you.
Ultralight Butterfly Split - Limited Release
The Backcountry Concept Car
The Ultralight Butterfly Split was a design project born from a simple question - how can we smash the longest possible effective edge into the shortest possible splitboard?
It was a question that’s been on Jeremy Jones’ mind for many years as he’s pursued alpine objectives where the performance benefits of a short, ultralight board that offered the stability and edge hold of a traditionally much longer board would be a game changer.
Undoubtedly the most advanced splitboard we have ever produced, the Butterfly only came to life by systemically ignoring all preconceived design limitations. It is a true “concept car” that demands we rewrite the rules of how a splitboard is shaped and constructed.
The Butterfly is built for going far and high past your preconceived boundaries, where weight reduction is critical to climbing more vert than you ever have in a day, or pushing further into a range than ever before.
- Jeremy Jones
Built for edge power
Take a close look at the Butterfly’s one-of-kind outline and you’ll notice the contact points are basically at the tips of the board. This shape allows the Butterfly 154 cm to have a longer effective edge length than the Solution 169 cm! To unlock the full potential of the super long effective edge length, the Butterfly has a true camber profile matched with a 3D Contour Base. When you lean into a turn and load the tip-to-tail camber profile you engage the entire length of the board’s edge while the 3D Contour Base keeps the edges catch-free.
Built for endurance
The Butterfly features our new Ultralight construction that’s approximately 15% lighter than our standard split construction, yet just as durable. The layup includes two layers of carbon fiber, and multiple sections of Koroyd - an ultralight dampening material that weighs a fraction of the weight of wood. The Butterfly is also designed to be ridden 4-6 cm shorter than your standard freeride board. Between the short running length and the cutting edge materials, the Ultralight Butterfly is ready to help you confidently extend your range by lightening the load on your feet, and reducing the energy you burn on the skintrack.
Built for diverse conditions
The Butterfly is designed for high alpine adventures where you're sure to encounter mixed conditions. To blast through pow, crust, and ice, the Butterfly features Dual Radius Tips, Inner + Outer Edge Traction Tech, and a 3D Contour Base. The Dual Radius Tips ramp up midway through the radius to help cut through crud, and the 3D Contour Base helps eliminate edge catch and improve turn initiation. For added float in pow the Butterfly also has 15mm of taper which drops the tail and pops up the nose in soft snow.
Next level performance for expert riders
The Butterfly Split is not a daily driver splitboard for your average rider. It’s a purposefully built speciality tool for only the most committed and adventurous explorers who live for pushing the limits of what’s possible in the mountains. If that’s you, welcome to the future! The Butterfly Split is here to help you fly through the mountains in ways you never thought possible.
Rider: Jeremy Jones / All photos by Andrew Miller
High performance,
sustainably made gear.
We design gear that balances performance, durability and sustainability. We strive to make equipment you can trust with the most eco-conscious materials possible. New for 2023, all our snowboards and splitboards are molded with Super Sap Bio-Resin.
Proud member of 1% For The Planet, we donate 1% of sales to fight climate change by supporting our non-profit partners Protect Our Winters and Community Carbon Trees.
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