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Rossignol Jones Snowboard - Wide - 2008 BCS
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Jeremy Jones and Rossignol created the Jones Wide Snowboard for dudes with big feet who ride big mountains. Any experienced bigfoot with a penchant for backcountry lines will appreciate the power of this burly board. The Jones offers split-second response time and solid edge control. The science behind the magic is a durable wood core wrapped in carbon-and-Kevlar reinforcement which gives this board the snap, pop, and torsional stiffness for bombing through nearly vertical chutes and launching off wind-swept cornices. The Jones Snowboard's fast sintered base smokes across any mountain terrain, and for powder, Jeremy gave it a directional shape with plenty of progressive tip for flotation. Rossi's stiffest flex upfront initiates turns easily, and the single-radius sidecut keeps those turns big and powerful. A softer flex in the tail smoothes things out for an easy exit.
Bottom Line: Pro-level big-mountain performance for big feet—toe overhang not included.
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My Secret Weapons
By:
Jeremy Jones
October 21, 2008
I have worked with Rossignol designing boards for over ten years. I have had a lot of freedom to do what I wanted but I was restricted by molds. This is the first time I was able to design boards 100% from scratch. I have had these in my head for ever so to finally make them has been an amazing experience. Each size is influenced by snow conditions and the size of the mountains I ride them on.
The 158 has Squaw Valley, Japan, or early season Jackson Hole in mind. It has a twin profile and has a freestyle/all mountain shape. Some days I spend all day riding switch on this board but it is still the spine killer.
The 162 is my lower 48 film board with a little bit longer nose then the 158 for better stomp ability.
The 166 is the Europe, or lower 48 "Best day of the year" or Alaska board. It has no speed limit and with the best nose in the industry stomping airs is effortless. If my life depends on stomping an air, racing an avalanche or holding an edge over exposure then I better have the 166 under my feet. It is magic. For Jonas Emery and Freeride World Champ Xavier Delerue it is the only board they ride. This is the big gun in your quiver and will never need replacing.
The 163 lands on the cover of Onboard Mag
By: Jeremy Jones
February 17, 2009
Can't go wrong
By:
Kyle Beck
November 13, 2008
All you need to know about this board is in Jeremy's review. Plain and simple. I am impressed with the speed and how well the edges cut into the ice.
I was wondering if I should consider a wide board if I have size
I was wondering if I should consider a wide board if I have size 12 boot. Right now I have 159 board. From the measurement standard I should be around a 166cm due to my weight of 210lbs. I am a intermediate rider who concentrates more on a smooth downhill ride than hitting jumps. What do you recommend about the width and length of my next purchased board?
By: Dan
January 27, 2009
most likely YES, with a 12, if you go to magne-traction you can do a less wide board as the board will grip with less edge angle.
By: Powder Pirate
June 6, 2009
95% YES, with a 12, if you go to magnetraction you can do a less wide board as the board will grip with less edge angle.
By: Powder Pirate
June 6, 2009
so versitl and solid
By:
Powder Pirate
November 21, 2008
Last season I rode the 158 and 166. The mellow shapes allow you to relax and do whatever you want, straight line, spines, smear, jib. Both the boards are amazingly stable. I tried my friends 166 one day and have never rode anything so solid.
Sweet Ride...
By:
Jeremy Horejs
January 7, 2009
This board gave me all I asked for and more. The edge cut great, kept me on my feet, couldn't ask for much more than that...
Change me.
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My Secret Weapons
I have worked with Rossignol designing boards for over ten years. I have had a lot of freedom to do what I wanted but I was restricted by molds. This more...
Can't go wrong
All you need to know about this board is in Jeremy's review. Plain and simple. I am impressed with the speed and how well the edges cut into the i more...
- Lengths:
- 159cm, 163cm, 167cm
- Shape:
- Directional
- Effective edge:
- [163cm] 1220mm
- Waist width:
- [163cm] 262mm
- Sidecut radius:
- [162cm] 9.1m
- Stance width:
- [162cm] 52cm, 56cm, 60cm (20.5in, 22in, 23.6in)
- Stance setback:
- 2cm (5in)
- Core material:
- Poplar & Fume wood
- Base:
- UHMW 7.5 Sintered
- Recommended Use:
- Big-mountain freeride snowboarding
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year