Jones Snowboards Ultracraft Splitboard

I just warrantied my second Jones carbon board, the first one delaminated around 60 tours, the second broke a sidewall after barely 30 tours. The flashy carbon topsheet is extremely fragile, it had scratches on it before it left the living room, it also looks really tempting to steal from your ski rack. The profile, weight and general concept of these boards are great, but the moment the topsheet starts to delaminate from even the most minor abrasion, snow begins to pack beneath it and accelerate the process exponentially. I appreciate the replacement warranty, but after breaking two boards with normal use I’m hesitant to rely on these in the BC and that doesn’t include the environmental impact of going through a board every season. I would recommend giving Jones a few more years to refine the construction quality before dropping 1500$ on one, or trusting your life on it ten miles from the trailhead.

I have never owned a Ferarri, but one can imagine. Light, fast, agile, and a true fighter. The Ultracraft splitboard brought new life to my riding. It floats like a cork in a storm. Little bunny drops in the powder have never been more fun; the board fights back up to the surface and keeps you balanced. The board has a surfy feel to it that I consider playful as a new puppy. On the way up, it is a beast. It is short and light; the switch backs come and go with ease.

By far the most fun I have had on a board.

I loved it so much I broke it, and Jeremy Jones honored the warranty and replaced my favorite thing. I bought the board on Back Country.com. BC.com did not help really with the warranty, claimed not their business.

If your after a timeless shape and top of the line touring performance this is your cup of tea.

I got this splitboard for my boyfriend for Christmas and he was thrilled. He went from riding a Voile splitboard that was in his opinion pretty good to riding this one and being blown away by the weight (or lack thereof), the brilliant design of the transition components, and overall quality. The ride feels equivalent to his resort board. He says it's totally worth the cost (even though he didn't pay for it).

Board: Ultracraft Split 156cm
Rider Weight: 180lbs
Rider Height: 6'0''
Rider Boot Size: 10
Quiver Position: Split Board

My ideal quiver includes:
Powder / Freeride-Freestyle / All-Mountain / Party or Jib / Split Board

Quiver:
For me the Ultracraft split is a do everything type split in the backcountry. I mean, no one goes out in search or hardpack and ice when touring and but if you find yourself doing some splitboard mountaineering and the conditions are variable, this is a great board to have.

A Dream for touring:
I've ridden the Ultracraft and loved it. It had a better feel to it than the Hovercraft, I'd describe it as a more precise feel. Like the Hovercraft, it rode super well in deeper snow, with the nose almost impossible to sink.... it just wants to pop back up to the surface that to the wide rockered nose. It also handles tight chutes and steep slopes well.

Size:
This is where things get wonky. I've rode a 156cm Ultracraft and enjoyed it a ton, for splitboarding this is where I should size up even more to the 160cm Ultracraft split. But sizing Hovercraft/Ultracraft splits can be tricky.

Board Selection:
There are a range of board options and this one might be for you....and it might not. Let's chat to make sure. We can also talk shop on boot, binding and board combos and how each part of the set up effects the others for your specific situation.

I'd encourage you to hit me up via email - jdowns@backcountry.com
(this way I'll get these during off hours)