Jones Ultralight Stratos

Updated for the 25/26 season

The Jones ultralight Stratos is a splitboard built for high-alpine freeride. A dedicated backcountry tool built to perform where lifts don’t go and the snowpack does the work.

Who is the Jones ultralight Stratos for?

The ultralight Stratos is best suited for expert riders weighing 60-90 kg. It rides best in touring, lightweight, technical terrain, for splitboarders who want one board that handles these conditions.

Construction & specs

• Shape: Tapered Directional
• Profile: Directional Rocker
• Base: Sintered 9900
• Flex: 8/10 (stiff)
• Sizes: 158 cm
• Rider weight: 60-90 kg

Ride Feel

Thanks to a Fusion Carbon construction with Koroyd inserts in the core, this board weighs just 3kg — a significant saving on long touring days.

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Verdict: Jones ultralight Stratos

The Jones Ultralight Stratos 158cm is Jones’s lightest touring board — a carbon-reinforced, weight-optimised version of the Stratos shape for riders who cover serious vertical on multi-day objectives. Flex 8 (stiffer than the standard Stratos) with a construction focused on maximising uphill efficiency without compromising descent confidence. For serious tourers where every gram matters.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What skill level is the Jones ultralight Stratos for?

Expert. Beginners can ride it but won’t fully benefit from the responsiveness and flex this board offers.

What rider weight suits the Jones ultralight Stratos?

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 ultralight Stratos?

Touring and lightweight, technisch terrein. For pure powder days or competitive alpinism there are more specialized options, but as an all-rounder the ultralight Stratos scores well.