Updated for the 24/25 season
The Jones Men’s Flagship is a splitboard built for backcountry. A dedicated backcountry tool built to perform where lifts don’t go and the snowpack does the work.
Who is the Jones Men’s Flagship for?
The Men’s Flagship is best suited for advanced to expert riders weighing 60-90 kg. It rides best in powder, steep, touring, for splitboarders who want one board that handles these conditions.
Construction & specs
- Shape: Directional
- Profile: CamRock / Hybrid
- Base: Sintered 9900
- Flex: 8/10 (stiff)
- Sizes: 158cm · 161cm · 164cm
- Rider weight: size dependent — see size guide below
Available Sizes
| Size | Best suited for |
|---|---|
| 158cm | Average height, versatile all-rounder |
| 161cm | Taller riders, more stability and float |
| 164cm | Taller riders, more stability and float |
Choose a smaller size for a more playful, manoeuvrable feel in tight terrain. Go larger for more float in deep snow and higher-speed stability on longer descents.
Ride Feel
built for technisch terrein and high speeds, offers this board a stiff flex and a powerful Directional Rocker profile. De 3D Contour Base 3.0 zorgt for fluid turns, while the Traction Tech edges maximale grip bieden op ijzige traverses. The construction features durable materials such as vlas and basalt for demping, wat trillingen in ruig terrein minimaliseert. This board is de keuze for expert-rijders that a compromisloos instrument zoseeking big mountain lines, steep couloirs, and demanding expeditions.
Verdict: Jones Men’s Flagship
The Jones Flagship 158cm is Jones’s premium backcountry board — full-carbon construction, flex 8, and a directional shape refined over years of pro-rider feedback. At 158cm it suits riders 65–85 kg who want the most capable Jones touring board without compromising on weight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is the Jones Men’s Flagship for?
Advanced/expert. Beginners can ride it but won’t fully benefit from the responsiveness and flex this board offers.
What rider weight suits the Jones Men’s Flagship?
The manufacturer-recommended rider weight is 60-90 kg. Riders outside this range may find the board too soft or too stiff.
What terrain suits the Jones Men’s Flagship?
Powder and steep, touring sessions. For pure powder days or competitive alpinism there are more specialized options, but as an all-rounder the Men’s Flagship scores well.
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