Jones Mind Expander Snowboard

The Jones Mind Expander is an alternative all-mountain shredder designed for surfy, freestyle flow and creative free riding. The surf shape and style are thanks to a renowned surfboard shaper, Chris Christenson, who has partnered with Jones to bring a diverse surfing background to the frozen oceans we enjoy up in the mountains. The Mind Expander is just one of the Jones Surf Series snowboards, and is available in both solid, split, women’s, and mini versions.

The Mind Expanders unique shape features the Jones 3D Contour Base 3.0. This freeride focused base has a 7mm spoon bevel in both the tips and the tail. This enhances the rocker and increases the ability to float through the snow by deflecting snow instead of plowing through it. Rounded tip and tail edges avoid catching while transferring from edge to edge, and the camber and Traction Tech keep that turn locked in once on edge. The result is effortless, flowy turns.

The base itself is made from Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethelene (UHMW-PE) and Carbon, and finished with a natural factory wax. The UHMW-PE base is ultra fast and easy to repair, and the factory wax is all natural, non-flouro race wax

The core has been re-designed with triple density Bamboo Surf wood which features primarily paulownia stringers combined with bamboo stringers positioned in the pocket of the sidecut. The result more turning power and better edge response. An additional carbon stringer pack eliminates vibrations in the nose. Finally, a dual-direction, dual-layer, stitched fibreglass laminate offers a responsive yet forgiving ride. ​

In order to make the Mind Expander more sustainable, Jones has made use of recycled materials in the construction of the board. Oversized recycled steel edges not only reduce the environmental impact of production but add durability to the board. The sidewalls are made from recycled ABS plastic, improving sustainability without sacrificing performance. 

A bio-plastic top sheet made from castor beans is ultra-light, chip and scratch resistant, and repels snow and water. That last bit means less snow will stick to the top the board, keeping your board light-weight throughout the day.

High-fives to the folks at Jones for including avalanche safety tips on the original packaging! Love a company that promotes backcountry safety. 

Core: Bamboo Surf Core
Fibreglass: Biax
Base: Sintered 9900

• Sintered 9900 base with Wend Natural Wax
• Bamboo Surf Core
• Biax Fiberglass
• Factory tuned
• Recycled ABS sidewalls
• Oversized Recycled edges
• Carbon Web Fused
• Eco Plastic top sheet

Consider my mind expanded!! What a great ride… from the aesthetics to the feel of the board underfoot, the Mind Expander is a weapon I am stoked to have in the quiver. 

The profile of the board is unique in itself, but when you add in the spoon bevel in the nose and tail, the surfy personality really comes through. The board charges through pow whether it’s untouched or chopped up, but remains quick to respond and playful. Leaning into the rails was as much fun on hardpack as it was in soft snow, and the board feels super solid when locked into a turn. 

I feel like the Mind Expander wants you to stomp your landings. The oversized nose keeps the board on top of the snow and the addition of the carbon stringers gives the whole board a really solid feel. The stringers really help with chatter and eliminate any floppiness to the nose. While the board is on the stiffer end of the spectrum, I still found it really playful and enjoyable to butter. 

On top of this being a great snowboard, it comes from a company you can feel good supporting. Jones advocates for sustainability and continuously strives to lessen their own impact on the environment. Be it through using recycled material, reducing the carbon footprint in shipping goods and materials, or donating to nonprofits, Jones is all about giving back to the community and striving to leave a snowy world for generations to come.