Jones Hovercraft Splitboard 2023

The nimble backcountry racer

Ideal for backcountry chutes, bowls and tree runs

The Hovercraft Split is purpose built to surf the earth and features a directional shape that truly shines in the backcountry.

It's nimble, squat outline provides the float of a much longer board, and the short running length makes it super maneuverable in the tight trees and skinning up. The blunt nose and directional rocker of the Hovercraft keep you surfin' on top of the soft stuff, while the stiff tail keeps you stable through any unexpected crust. For added edge grip on icy skin tracks or firm descents, the Hovercraft Split features Inner/ Outer Traction Tech 1.0 edges. The Hovercraft has a new look with a refined Engineered Veneer Topsheet and a black + transparent base plus laser etched topsheet markings that eliminate all solvent inks. Without any inks on the board, not even the sidewalls, the Hovercraft is the most sustainably produced board we've ever made! We've also upgraded the Hovercraft Split's clips to the stronger and lighter Karakoram Ultra Clips 1.0.

Terrain

On-Piste / All-Mountain 7/10

Freeride / Powder 10/10

Freestyle / Park 2/10

On-Piste / All-Mountain 7/10

Freeride / Powder 10/10

Freestyle / Park 2/10

Riding Level

Beginner

Intermediate

Expert

Personality/Flex

Soft & Playful

Happy Medium

Stiff & Powerful

Sintered 8000 Base

New super durable material made from Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW-PE) and carbon. Base is easily repairable, highly wax absorbent and wicked fast.

Wend Natural Wax

Jones boards are ready to shred straight out of the shop and are factory waxed with WEND natural wax.

Flip-Flop Base

Producing two or more base color options minimizes p-tex waste. Order may be filled with either color. Color does not vary by size.

Karakoram Ultra Clips

Ultra clips are the strongest, lowest profile splitboard clips in the world. They deliver unmatched compression between board halves and they are adjustable so you can maintain even compression as your splitboard ages.

Biax fiberglass

A dual-direction, dual-layer, stitched fiberglass laminate that provides a fun, forgiving and snappy ride.

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.

Oversized recycled edges

All Jones boards are made with oversized recycled steel edges for added durability and improved production sustainability.

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.

Forever Flex

Forever Flex is a new manufacturing process that helps stabilise the flex and rocker of a board for its lifetime.

Recycled rounded ABS

Rounded sidewall finish that improves board durability by protecting topsheet from chipping.

Stainless steel reinforcement

Stainless steel plates are embedded into the nose and tail for improved board tip durability.

Engineered Wood Veneer

New composite wood veneer topsheets. Wood veneer topsheets dampen ride and absorb board chatter.

No Ink!Laser engraved graphics

The Hovercraft series now features laser etched topsheet graphics that eliminate toxic inks.

Classic Core

Full wood premium poplar core than offers fun pop, even flex and solid durability.

Not sure which size will suit you best? Use our size finder.

Board Size (cm) 152 156 160
Board Weight 3,1kg / 6,82lbs 3,1kg / 6,82lbs 3,6kg / 7,92lbs
Surface Area (dm2) 40,25 42,22 44,01
Contact Length (cm) 97,1 100,5 103,7
Effective Edge Length (cm) 119,1 122,5 125,7
Tip Length (cm) 39,4 40,0 40,4
Tail Length (cm) 15,5 15,5 15,9
Waist Width (cm) 25,40 26,00 26,40
Underfoot Width - Front Foot (cm) 26,52 27,15 27,59
Underfoot Width - Rear Foot (cm) 26,28 26,91 27,35
Tip Width (cm) 29,8 30,5 31,0
Tail Width (cm) 28,7 29,4 29,9
Sidecut Radius (m) 8,9 9,3 9,5
Taper (cm) 1,15 1,15 1,15
Reference Stance (cm/in) - - -
Centered Stance (cm/in) 54 / 21,2 56 / 22 58 / 22,8
Insert Pack Splitboard Pack Splitboard Pack Splitboard Pack
Stance Setback (cm) 3,0 3,0 3,0
Board specs schema

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.

Hovercraft Splitboard 2023

$899.95
$539.97 -40% Save: $359.98

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SKU: J.23.SPM.HVC.XX.156.1

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Designed to fit perfectly

Designed to fit perfectly

mix and match

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.

The nimble backcountry racer

Ideal for backcountry chutes, bowls and tree runs

The Hovercraft Split is purpose built to surf the earth and features a directional shape that truly shines in the backcountry.

It's nimble, squat outline provides the float of a much longer board, and the short running length makes it super maneuverable in the tight trees and skinning up. The blunt nose and directional rocker of the Hovercraft keep you surfin' on top of the soft stuff, while the stiff tail keeps you stable through any unexpected crust. For added edge grip on icy skin tracks or firm descents, the Hovercraft Split features Inner/ Outer Traction Tech 1.0 edges. The Hovercraft has a new look with a refined Engineered Veneer Topsheet and a black + transparent base plus laser etched topsheet markings that eliminate all solvent inks. Without any inks on the board, not even the sidewalls, the Hovercraft is the most sustainably produced board we've ever made! We've also upgraded the Hovercraft Split's clips to the stronger and lighter Karakoram Ultra Clips 1.0.

Terrain

On-Piste / All-Mountain 7/10

Freeride / Powder 10/10

Freestyle / Park 2/10

On-Piste / All-Mountain 7/10

Freeride / Powder 10/10

Freestyle / Park 2/10

Riding Level

Beginner

Intermediate

Expert

Personality/Flex

Soft & Playful

Happy Medium

Stiff & Powerful

Sintered 8000 Base

New super durable material made from Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW-PE) and carbon. Base is easily repairable, highly wax absorbent and wicked fast.

Wend Natural Wax

Jones boards are ready to shred straight out of the shop and are factory waxed with WEND natural wax.

Flip-Flop Base

Producing two or more base color options minimizes p-tex waste. Order may be filled with either color. Color does not vary by size.

Karakoram Ultra Clips

Ultra clips are the strongest, lowest profile splitboard clips in the world. They deliver unmatched compression between board halves and they are adjustable so you can maintain even compression as your splitboard ages.

Biax fiberglass

A dual-direction, dual-layer, stitched fiberglass laminate that provides a fun, forgiving and snappy ride.

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.

Oversized recycled edges

All Jones boards are made with oversized recycled steel edges for added durability and improved production sustainability.

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.

Forever Flex

Forever Flex is a new manufacturing process that helps stabilise the flex and rocker of a board for its lifetime.

Recycled rounded ABS

Rounded sidewall finish that improves board durability by protecting topsheet from chipping.

Stainless steel reinforcement

Stainless steel plates are embedded into the nose and tail for improved board tip durability.

Engineered Wood Veneer

New composite wood veneer topsheets. Wood veneer topsheets dampen ride and absorb board chatter.

No Ink!Laser engraved graphics

The Hovercraft series now features laser etched topsheet graphics that eliminate toxic inks.

Classic Core

Full wood premium poplar core than offers fun pop, even flex and solid durability.

Not sure which size will suit you best? Use our size finder.

Board Size (cm) 152 156 160
Board Weight 3,1kg / 6,82lbs 3,1kg / 6,82lbs 3,6kg / 7,92lbs
Surface Area (dm2) 40,25 42,22 44,01
Contact Length (cm) 97,1 100,5 103,7
Effective Edge Length (cm) 119,1 122,5 125,7
Tip Length (cm) 39,4 40,0 40,4
Tail Length (cm) 15,5 15,5 15,9
Waist Width (cm) 25,40 26,00 26,40
Underfoot Width - Front Foot (cm) 26,52 27,15 27,59
Underfoot Width - Rear Foot (cm) 26,28 26,91 27,35
Tip Width (cm) 29,8 30,5 31,0
Tail Width (cm) 28,7 29,4 29,9
Sidecut Radius (m) 8,9 9,3 9,5
Taper (cm) 1,15 1,15 1,15
Reference Stance (cm/in) - - -
Centered Stance (cm/in) 54 / 21,2 56 / 22 58 / 22,8
Insert Pack Splitboard Pack Splitboard Pack Splitboard Pack
Stance Setback (cm) 3,0 3,0 3,0
Board specs schema

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.

Designed to fit perfectly

Designed to fit perfectly

mix and match

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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