Splitboard Jones Hovercraft

Jones Hovercraft Splitboard

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.

Specifications:

• Flex: 7/10, stiffer
• Board Personality: Deep powder, icy edging and other backcountry conditions
• Shape: Directional
• Profile: Directional Rocker – A hybrid rocker/camber flex pattern defined by more tip rocker then tail rocker and camber between the bindings. The rockered tip floats the board’s nose and improves maneuverability while the camber underfoot provides edge hold and response. A slightly rockered tail maintains the power and stability of a traditional board but helps keep the tail catch-free initiating turns and landing switch.
• Quick Tension Tail Clip: Built-in climbing skin tension system using pre-cut notch that eliminates the need for a traditional skin tail clip.
• Edges: Inner/Outer Traction Tech 2.0 - Like a serrated knife slicing into the snow, Traction Tech improves your edge grip by adding multiple contact points along the running length of your board.
• Blunt Nose: Shaped board nose that floats better in deep snow and prevents slowing down in powder.
• Locks: Karakoram Ultra Clips 1.0 - 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.
• Lamination: Biax Fiberglass - A dual-direction, dual-layer, stitched fiberglass laminate that provides a fun, forgiving and snappy ride.
• V Core: Exclusive Jones wood core profiling that offers a stable and playful board feel. The wood core is softer between the heels for easier arc initiation and stiffer in the nose and tail for stability when riding over uneven terrain and landing after jumps.
• Top sheet: Only wood veneer without any dyes
• 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.
• Base: Sintered 8000 - 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.