The 2025 Jones Hovercraft has been developed with a brand new shape using advanced 3D technology and eco-friendly materials. The classic freeride shape we all have come to know and love remains with its floaty nose, compact tail, directional rocker profile and long sidecut for nimble and stable riding. The update includes 12mm spoon bevel in the nose for quick turns and a 3D hull in the tail so you can reach even faster speeds than you could before. To top that off, the Hovercraft is now made from recycled snowboard materials, making it the most responsible board in the Jones line. Get ready to attack any terrain in your path in complete control with the newly updated and better than ever Hovercraft.
Board Type: Freeride
Flex: 6/10 (1=soft, 10=stiff)
Stiff boards are really stable at high speeds and in rough snow, and increase confidence in steep, deep, and rough terrain.
Profile: Directional Rocker
A hybrid flex pattern which places camber underfoot and rocker in the tips then moves it back towards the tail putting the power under your back foot. The longer rocker in the nose keeps it floating and improves manoeuvrability, while the camber underfoot enhances stability, edge hold, and response.
Shape: Directional
This board has a setback stance, directional shape, and directional flex pattern, so ride it forwards for optimum performance.
3D Base Contour 3.0
The most advanced 3D base contour pattern from Jones, featuring 7mm of bevel in the nose and 4mm in the tail.
Progressive Sidecut
This board features a progressive sidecut consisting of two blended radii to accomodate the three stages of a turn. This provides easy turn initiation white offering greater control throughout the turn and maximum power when exiting.
Core: Reclaimed Core
High performance poplar and paulownia wood core featuring specially positioned embedded stringers made from reclaimed snowboards.
Biax Fibreglass
A dual-direction, dual-layer, stitched fibreglass laminate that provides a fun, forgiving, and snappy ride.
Flax Topsheet
Flax fibers are used in place of a traditional topsheet and offer a damp ride that absorbs chatter at any speed. Flax uses less resin in the board layup which saves more weight and synthetic materials.
Base: Sintered 8000
This new super durable base material is made from Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene and carbon, making it easily repairable, highly wax absorbent, and super fast.
Extra Features:
Bio Resin - All Jones boards are built with bio-based, renewable epoxy instead of petroleum based epoxy. The raw materials used to make Bio Resin are co-products or waste products of other plant-based industrial processes. Producing Bio Resin requires 33% less greenhouse gas emissions than conventional epoxy.
Traction Tech - Traction Tech features three bumps per edge (front binding, board centre, back binding). The middle bump is slightly bigger than the outside bumps for better grip.
Recycled ABS - ABS Plastic is one of the necessary evils of snowboard production. Jones improve the sustainability of their snowboards by using only recycled plastic. The rounded sidewall finish improves board durability by protecting the topsheet from chipping.
Wend Bio Wax - Jones boards are ready to shred straight out of the shop and are factory waxed with Wend Bio Wax.
Oversized Recycled Edges - Exactly what it sounds like, enhanced sustainability and added durability.
Factory Tuned - All Jones snowboards are factory de-tuned at the tip and tail, so you can go riding straight away.
Forever Flex - Jones boards now are finished slightly overbuilt and are broken in using specialised machinery that mimics riding use. This flexes the fibers and epoxy and allows them to settle into their final state, similar to riding the boards for 20 days. This provides a much more accurate flex rating.
100% Solar Built
| Size | Effective Edge | Nose/Tail Width | Waist Width | Taper | Sidecut (m) | Ref Stance | Setback | Weight (kg) |
| 144 | 112.9 | 29.7/28.0 | 25.1 | 1.7 | 8.1 | 53.0 | 0 | 41-63 |
| 148 | 116.1 | 30.2/28.5 | 25.5 | 1.7 | 8.4 | 54.0 | 0 | 41-63 |
| 152 | 119.3 | 30.6/28.9 | 25.9 | 1.7 | 8.7 | 56.0 | 0 | 49-73 |
| 156 | 122.5 | 31.1/29.4 | 26.3 | 1.7 | 9.0 | 58.0 | 0 | 59-82 |
| 160 | 125.7 | 31.6/29.9 | 26.7 | 1.7 | 9.3 | 60.0 | 0 | 73-95 |
| 164 | 128.9 | 31.2/30.4 | 27.1 | 1.7 | 9.6 | 60.0 | 0 | 77-100+ |
All measurements in centimetres otherwise specified
We are confident in our products and our sales staff to make sure that you get the best help and gear that are most suitable for your adventures.
We are a local, independently owned store and do not offer ‘change of mind’ refunds (this includes incorrect sizing), however we're happy to offer you a store credit or exchange subject to the following conditions:
Store credits, lasting up to 3 years, will be issued for the amount paid at time of purchase for the particular item being returned. They are issued via email in which you'll receive a 13 digit code that you can use at checkout online or in store.
Unfortunately stock levels vary and we are not able to stock all products in all sizes, which may result in your desired exchange product or size not being available. In the event that your desired exchange product is not in stock, a store credit will be issued.
Should you not want a credit or exchange, in extenuating circumstances Melbourne Snowboard Centre may issue a refund minus a 20% restocking fee.
