footnote * See what Vanguard assets qualify for these services. The best all mountain splitboard that works as well riding in the backcountry as it does on groomers is the Jones Solution In years past the Jones Solution seemed a bit stiffer and more big mountain focused. More than likely he has pissed you off, shocked, amazed, or mortified you at some point with his ramblings. There are no legit reviews of the Ride C-10 yet. Would the 9/10 stiffness of the Salomon Malamute compensate the bindings and get the right amount of response for the Flagship? – PYL and the Explorer would become my rockboard or lazy board for hangover days Voir le Test Jones Explorer 2018 : conseil achat, prix, avis Jones Snowboards Explorer 2018, planche Freeride Homme A floaty freeride nose and freestyle tail make it an amazing board for pow, park or tree riding. They’re just changing all the carbon names to ultra. You might be offended, shocked, amazed, or inspired on this site. What way would you go? Previously named the Explorer, the Frontier is a directional daily driver that is built to handle the entire mountain. Personal Thoughts: The new shape is awesome on this board. But I’m not brand loyal so open to all suggestions. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Jones Flagship 2020 vs. 2021 Snowboard Review- How it rides and who it is for . Which one would you advise? Carving: The turn initiation is really quick with this board, you’ll notice that as you transition from toe to heel. In 2018, the company has a shiny new browser, Microsoft Edge. Have an old 420 for trees, Twinpig (put it up for sale already), and the Explorer for everything (pushing the limit of the board here constantly which I love/hate). Ordered 20/21 Flagship hopefully due next month or so in NZ. Bigger difference in tip and tail length - e.g. Choosing Snowboard Length: How to Make Sure You Get It Right, Union Strata Review: All-Mountain Bindings Review. I am 5’7” 140 and a size 8 boot moving out west this winter to hopefully get 50+ days. Thank you for the guidance, this helps a lot! 5’10” 185, size 11 Burton Swath with a reduced footprint. The tail has stayed the same at 18.7cm. I want to emphasize that I am not looking for a softboot carver. It looks like there is…. What’s a 9/10? 180lbs weight ,5.7″ height.suitable board size???? Thoughts? Float through the soft stuff, rip your way down the groomers, and hit the park; the Jones Frontier Snowboard is the wing man you've been waiting for. PS. Your email address will not be published. Does height matter? Maybe can I can make it west. 1. I’m 6ft, 185lbs without boots, kit, etc. Hi Avran, When you’re driving into this board you’ll notice the center flex is easier to engage which gives you more load from the center to the tail. Do you think they‘ll be good for 280€? Old hardbooter here looking to try a softie setup for the first time in 30 years. Having size 10 boots. Jones Snowboards also have a fantastic women's range, that includes models like the Twin Sister and Flagship. Probably the PYL. Will the Union Atlas be responsive enough for this board or should I buy different bindings? Basically a fun resort board for groomers? Im fairly good too, 30 years at it with 10 years smashning Breck and Park city in the pow/trees, and hope to return to that when my kids can come. All that in mind I’ve been thinking of buying the flagship in particular because I don’t really spend much time in the park… Also I still occasionally skid turns because I’m not all that great and I heard this board is kind of forgiving for a fast board. Have other boards for powder, trees etc. 162W will be the better choice than 161 right? I don’t know when they show up, the resorts open, I can ride, the idiots not caring about Rona shutting us down die and cases go down. 10 years in the making, the Flagship is the board that started it all for Jones. That’s a statement I can get behind. Flex: There is a directional flex to this board meaning softer nose into a stiffer tail. Make the trip. It’s time for a new board one of the things that frustrated me with my board was that at aroynd 55 mph my board got super uncomfortable so I’m looking for something quicker and also something that floats better in the powder (because I see it’s so rarely I kind of suck at it). I think the Atlas might be on the softer side for this board. And by whose standard? Is that a new model for next year? Size: 158 & 161 Days: 10+ Conditions: Everything from micro bumpy hard snow to pretty deep powder and an early morning slackountry time with Drift Boards. That instability that you feel is you not the board. some powder days, some sheer ice. thanks for all the fantastically honest reviews. The Jones Women’s Flagship is leading the industry in female-specific boards designed to handle advanced riding over technical terrain. No, there you go. Picked myself up some Ions and a pair of Genesis X bindings. hi angry.jones flagship 158 or 161 for my specs.your oppinion pls. Do you prefer that I would have asked this on the YouTube channel… for user metrics? © 2015 Angry Snowboarder. Or just a new name. Hi Angry, I am what you call a rad dad. 3. Can guys get away with riding woman’s boards if their feet fit or does the extra weight kill that notion. Weight is the only thing that matters. Or any other board to compliment the archetype and family riding? I‘m 185cm (almost 6’10”) and i weight 100kg (220lbs). Would you pick either or should I save up for something else? Should I get the men’s 154 or the woman’s 155 Flagship? (people have suggested the Orca and The Mulair). Regards Robbie. Have ordered a 163W but having buyers regret. If you were riding there this week and had a choice of this year’s flagship or Weston backwoods what would you ride? Conditions: Sunny bluebird early spring days. By no means is this the gnarliest, stiffest, fastest or most experimental shape from Jones, … ... JONES Flagship Snowboard 2021 Jones Snowboards $835.00. Can I get a rec for a board that rides similar these types of boards: Jones Flagship, Burton Deep Thinker (what I currently ride daily) but more twinish to ride switch and spin. Also, looking at the Now Pilot bindings in Large vs Medium. Thanks for any steer you can give. For when it’s really icy I still plan on using my old board, PPS I’ve been working on my carving and spending more time in the trees of late…. While the Explorer II remains the title-holder as decreed in the subsequent Showdown, the results now suggest the Grand Seiko has some purchase with the readership. If I wanted that I’d get Coiler or Donek to build me something custom or maybe looking at BX decks. (Blackfoot will be slightly positive stance). Looking for something that turns super aggressively and precise but still has a little bit of play for resort days with friends with bloody Mary’s and skid turning like a drunk 4 year old on big wheels. Hello and welcome to my Jones Flagship review. It has more snap, it’s easier to engage, and you can load it up easier. The Jones Mountain Twin and the Jones Explorer are two of our staff favourite solid boards, and the Jones Hovercraft is a staff favourite splitboard. Traction Tech 2.0 edges ensure grip and stability when things are firm, while 3D Base Contour 1.0 shaping promise catch free turns and increased maneuverability in sporty terrain. Logically one would assume a wide is what they need. Silverton has gotten a lot of snow and more Coming this week. I’m weighing in at 170 these days, and have a 10.5 reduced footprint boot. Don’t know what boot you’re in but going more off your weight. Looking for a specific board for powder, steeps, slashing trees (in that order). At the same time I EAT in tight trees and live for that shit. If you’re following Associated Press style, you add just a lone apostrophe after the S, but if you’re following the Chicago Manual of Style, you add an apostrophe and an S after Jones to make it possessive. Maybe sell both of those boards and get yourself something like the Endeavor Maverick. Previously known as the Explorer, the Frontier Snowboard from Jones is a directional freeride board, that was designed to be the perfect daily driver for that playful all-mountain shredder. I ride 50+ days at Crested Butte warming up on steep blues, moving to groomed blacks and then if the conditions aren’t totally skied off heading to trees, extreme terrain or the occasional mogul run to oblige my skier girlfriend. Should I go wide or normal width? After working for ten years with a team of designers, pro boarder Jeremy Jones has developed a line of snowboards that rival his dedication and passion for the sport. I think you’ll find it too soft honestly and not damp enough. What about a scout for family riding, and maybe more nimble in trees than the archetype? You actually influenced me to get the Signal Yup a few years back. Snowboard Bindings I’m 230lb. I’m looking to replace my 161 NS Premier F1 from 2013 as I’ve really tired of rocker between the inserts at speed. Super stiff and damp is not necessary. Should I get 161 or 162W? 30-50 days a season here in Austria. Will this set up push me to limit as a rider in the steeps and super tight trees? See the Jones Flagship here on Evo See the Lib Tech T.Rice Orca on Evo or here on Amazon. In this review, I will take a look at the Flagship as a Freeride snowboard. Any experience with the supermodel. Recently got a Jones Flagship 154 Salomon highlanders and Salomon Malamutes. It doesn’t like to go slow and I find myself riding alone waiting for them…What board will be fun for this? Thanks! Haven’t had a new board in ten years. Hi Angry, Is the Flagship what I’m looking for? Sorry for all the typos and lack of commas, typing from my phone is always a challenge, Thanks, Sorry of I was unclear… I felt uncomfortable on this board because of the chatter and vibration… I demod the Jones explorer because it was supposed to be similar to my board and I felt much more comfortable tho still getting some chatter. Hi there-thanks for all your work, you make wasting time and easy task. I’m a strong intermediate who gets 30+ days on the east coast. Q’s Good quality boards, magnetraction, mid-stiff flex with the sort … I ride fairly aggressively and like stiffer boards that ride fast. Flagship is going to be more freeride focused. (Full time shred town resident, meaning I’m too poor to buy 2 decks at once). Sounds dope! Best boot is the one that fits your foot and fits your needs. There is more rocker in the tail of the Explorer than you would normally see on an aggressive all mountain board and certainly more rocker in the tail than the Flagship – this helps to make riding and landing switch easier. Currently on a couple of custom Coiler freecarve decks. Can you please help me with some sizing issue? Looking for something that turns super aggressively and precise but still has a little bit of play for resort days with friends with bloody Mary’s and skid turning like a drunk 4 year old on big wheels. My other ride is a Burton Custom X when theres corduroy, I’ve tried a Mercury and felt that board was soft, the torsional stiffness and overall stiffness wasn’t for me. Love the archetype for powder (Japan or Utah) the flagship great when going out with my skiers friends…as fast as them. Stratos is stiffer than the Flagship, I’d say you sound more like a Flagship type of guy. Looking for a directional freeride that will go everywhere except the park. The Flagship would be the logical progression coming off a Explorer. I expect this might rectify the slight washout I experienced in the tail, but overall this board is on track for being super solid. I think a Hovercraft might suit your needs instead. I might wait for your review. Wouldn’t the ride C-8 be enough for the flagship as its an flex 8 itself? Niche Story, K2 Broadcast. Save the cash get the Drives and go shred. The overhaul was much needed in my opinion. I weigh about 70kilos and heightwise about 5 7″ and Im 49…I need easr ans simplicity in an advanced and responsive fashion…, would this Jones board be a suitable board? That’s a possibility but you get that higher price tag as well. Flagship vs Orca: turning. I think a Gnu Mullair or Ride MTN Pig might be more what you want. Thx for ur time! Ultra Flagship? Already have a jones mountain twin 158w, yes 420 powder hull, and a yes optimistic 157. Upgraded my Explorer to Flagship and looking at bindings. Those numbers mean fuckall. I don’t think you need either. How will it do on the occasional chill resort day? Flagship Ride Colorado/Utah/jackson. What’s ur take? I ride 50+ days and need to replace my freeride board (’17 burton flight attendant 156 – its tracked out and is now my rock board) – i’m 150 lbs, size 8 boot. Main question is, among the various freeride choices (Yes PYL, Burton Flight attendant, GNU Mullair, K2 Broadcast, other…) how would you rank the new Flagship? I like to carve and go fast. size 12, 6’3″ 235lbs, 30+ days a year. The overall flex comes in just past a middle of the road meaning you can charge when you want to or be a bit laid back when you need to. Would be the Salomon US11 Salomon Dialogue (seem to be 32cm long). JimmyJames says: December 31, 2016 at 2:06 pm. Fun board, I’m just looking for something stiffer, and more aggressive. Thanks. You’ll notice this liveliness in it when you charge into uneven terrain. 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