Small adult here riding this board. As a 4’10, 106# Human riding icy Vermont mountains, I appreciate that Jones is making boards to suit heavy riding for both youth and small adults. Here are a few highlights:
-Shape is directionally favored but it still rides switch well when needed
-Strong edge hold in icy steeps, some occasional sliding but that’s more due to complete lack of snow and rider fatigue
-Damp enough over crud, though it doesn’t feel like mush
-Playful enough flex for quick maneuverability in trees and the occasional nose roll
-Good float in powder (when it happens) especially if set back, though it takes a little more work to keep it afloat (compared to mind expander, for example)
-An additional bonus- graphics and colors are relatively unisex and are similar to adult models- aka my board doesn’t look like a child’s even though I occasionally get mistaken for one
Overall I love this board, it’s showing some definite signs of wear, but construction is solid even after riding over things no one should (it’s New England- what do you expect?)
Thanks Jones for making solid boards in a good size for those of us on the fringe. I’m sure it’s great for stronger/heavier kiddos, though for us tiny adults, I’m glad to finally have options beyond another park board!