Jones Men's Howler Splitboard — topsheet and base
Jones Men's Howler Splitboard — topsheet
Jones Men's Howler Splitboard — angled view
Jones Men's Howler Splitboard — topsheet and base
Jones Men's Howler Splitboard — topsheet
Jones Men's Howler Splitboard — angled view

Jones Howler Splitboard

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Backcountry Freeride Splitboard, Full Camber

Jones Howler Splitboard

The Jones Howler Splitboard is a full-camber freeride splitboard for advanced riders who tour to reach steep, technical lines and ride them with freestyle intent. A directional 302-257-294 mm shape at 158 cm turns on an 8.4 m sidecut with 8 mm of taper, and full tip-to-tail camber with an 8 mm rise and an extended flat zone under the rear inserts loads the tail for driving out of turns and stomping heavy landings. At 3,000 g per board in a 158 the Howler carries real mass for a split, which points it at day objectives with hard descents rather than long, low-angle approaches.

Expert Review Ratings and sizing guidance verified against manufacturer specifications.

Is This the Right Splitboard for You?

Best For
Advanced to expert riders 160 lbs and up who tour into steep, technical terrain, want full camber and a mid-stiff flex for stomping landings, and accept 3,000 g per board in a 158.
Consider Another Splitboard If
You want a lighter board for long tours, a softer flex while progressing into the backcountry, or a volume-shifted powder shape. Full camber demands an active, experienced rider.

CCBB Splitboard Ratings

Uphill Efficiency
3/5
3,000 g per board (158 cm)
Downhill Performance
5/5
Mid-stiff flex, 8 mm camber rise
Soft Snow Float
4/5
302 mm nose, 8 mm taper
Firm Snow Grip
5/5
Full camber, three bumps per edge

Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.

CCBB Splitboard Profile

Dimensions302-257-294 mm (158 cm)
Turn Radius8.4 m (158 cm)
Rocker ProfileHigh Power Camber, full tip to tail
Flex PatternMid-stiff, 8 of 10
Core and LaminatePaulownia and poplar core, triax glass
Mount Point58.0 cm stance, 2 cm setback
Skin FitPre-cut, group D and group G
Recommended UseBackcountry freeride and freestyle

Why We Like It

  • Full tip-to-tail camber with an 8 mm rise and a flat zone under the rear inserts puts the power in the tail, which is what holds an edge across a firm, steep traverse and supports a hard landing.
  • The Control Split Core pairs paulownia and poplar at a 2:1 stringer ratio and adds Koroyd, a synthetic honeycomb that damps vibration, so the Howler stays calm in chop without the harshness full-camber boards used to carry.
  • Triax fiberglass and ampliTex stringers, a hybrid of carbon and naturally sourced flax fiber, hold the board torsionally stiff, and torsional stiffness is what lets an edge bite on refrozen snow.
  • Karakoram Ultra Clips 2.0 and Tip-Lock tip clips are adjustable, so the halves can be pulled back to even compression as the board ages rather than developing slop.

Best Uses

  • Steep, technical backcountry lines and spines
  • Day tours where the descent sets the objective
  • Freestyle riding on natural features beyond the resort
  • Firm, wind-affected snow and icy skin tracks
  • Riders 160 lbs and up, US 9 to 11.5 boots

Splitboard Selection Advice

The Jones Howler comes in three sizes that are easy to misread. The 158 runs a 25.7 cm waist on an 8.4 m sidecut with 123 cm of effective edge, rated for 160 to 210 lbs and US 9 to 11 boots. The 161 stretches to 26.0 cm and 125 cm of edge at an 8.6 m sidecut, rated for 170 to 220 lbs and US 9.5 to 11.5. The 160W is the widest of the three at 26.7 cm, built for a US 11 boot on the same 160 to 210 lbs range as the 158. Riders in a US 11.5 or larger should note the 26.3 cm minimum waist guidance, which the 160W clears and the 161 does not.

A full-camber profile only pays off if the stance sits where the profile expects it. The reference stance is 58.0 cm with 2 cm of setback on all three sizes, and moving off that setback pulls the rear foot out of the flat zone the camber profile is built around, which is where the tail power comes from. Skins are sold separately and sized by group rather than by length: the 158 and 161 take group D, and the 160W takes group G, so a skin set does not carry over if you change size.

Size and setup guidance reviewed by CCBB splitboard staff. Confirm size against your weight, boot size and terrain.

Technical Specifications Full spec table · Click to expand

Shape and Sizing

Sizes
158, 160W, 161 cm
Dimensions
302-257-294 mm (158 cm), 312-267-304 mm (160W), 306-260-298 mm (161 cm)
Waist Width
25.7 cm (158 cm), 26.7 cm (160W), 26.0 cm (161 cm)
Sidecut Radius
8.4 m (158 cm), 8.6 m (160W), 8.6 m (161 cm)
Taper
8.0 mm
Effective Edge
123 cm (158 cm), 124 cm (160W), 125 cm (161 cm)
Weight
3,000 g per board (158 cm), 3,200 g per board (160W), 3,100 g per board (161 cm)
Reference Stance
58.0 cm on all sizes, 2 cm setback

Construction and Use

Shape
Directional, low taper under 10 mm
Profile
High Power Camber, full tip to tail, 8 mm rise, extended flat zone under the rear inserts
Core
Control Split Core, dual-density paulownia and poplar at a 2:1 stringer ratio, with Koroyd damping inserts
Laminate
Triax fiberglass with ampliTex carbon and flax stringers
Base
Sintered 8000, factory waxed and de-tuned at tip and tail
Base Contour
Medium 3D Contour Base, 4 mm spoon bevel in the nose, 0 to 4 mm in the tail
Edge Grip
Medium Traction Tech, three bumps per edge
Split Hardware
Karakoram Ultra Clips 2.0 and Karakoram Tip-Lock Tip Clips 2.0, notched tail for tail-clip skins
Flex
Mid-stiff, 8 of 10
Rider Weight Range
160 to 210 lbs (158 cm, 160W), 170 to 220 lbs (161 cm)
Skin Fit
Pre-cut, group D (158, 161), group G (160W)
Recommended Use
Backcountry freeride and freestyle

Compare the Jones Howler

Howler vs. Jones Frontier 2.0 Splitboard

The Jones Frontier 2.0 Splitboard is the backcountry exploration board in the line, intuitive and floaty at a friendlier flex, and it costs less. The Howler is the full-camber, energetic option and asks more of the rider in exchange for tail power and edge hold on steep, firm snow.

Shop the Jones Frontier 2.0 Splitboard

Howler vs. Jones Men's Solution Splitboard

The Jones Men's Solution Splitboard is the all-conditions backcountry board, powerful and stable across mixed snow, and it comes in nine sizes against three for the Howler. Riders touring long days on variable snow choose the Solution. Riders picking technical objectives choose the Howler.

Shop the Jones Men's Solution Splitboard

Howler vs. Jones Men's Stratos Splitboard

The Jones Men's Stratos Splitboard is the versatile all-conditions touring board, dynamic and floaty rather than aggressive. The Howler runs full camber at a mid-stiff flex, which makes it the stronger choice for stomping landings and holding an edge on refrozen snow.

Shop the Jones Men's Stratos Splitboard

Common Questions

Who should buy the Jones Howler Splitboard?
The Jones Howler Splitboard suits advanced to expert riders 160 lbs and up who tour to reach steep, technical terrain and ride it with freestyle intent. Full tip-to-tail camber at a mid-stiff flex rewards a rider who drives the board, and at 3,000 g per board in a 158 the Howler is a day-objective tool rather than a long-approach tourer.
What bindings and skins work with the Jones Howler Splitboard?
The Jones Howler Splitboard takes splitboard-specific bindings that interface with splitboard hardware and transition between tour and ride mode. Standard solid-board snowboard bindings are not compatible. The board is sold on its own, so the binding interface and skins are separate purchases, and skins are sized by group: the 158 and 161 take group D, the 160W takes group G. A notched tail accepts tail-clip skins. Confirm the puck pattern of your binding system against the board before mounting.
Is the 161 the biggest Jones Howler Splitboard?
Not in every dimension, and this trips people up. The 161 is the longest at 125 cm of effective edge, but the 160W is the widest at a 26.7 cm waist against 26.0 cm, and the heaviest at 3,200 g per board in a 160W against 3,100 g in a 161. Length and width run on separate axes here, so a rider sizing up for boot clearance wants the 160W rather than the 161.
How much does the Jones Howler Splitboard weigh?
The Jones Howler Splitboard weighs 3,000 g per board at 158 cm, 3,200 g at 160W and 3,100 g at 161 cm. That places the Howler at the heavier end of the splitboard range, which is the trade for full camber and a mid-stiff flex. Any weight quoted for the Howler without a size attached is incomplete.
How does the Jones Howler Splitboard handle firm snow?
Firm snow is where the Jones Howler Splitboard is strongest. Full camber keeps pressure along the whole effective edge, 123 cm at 158 cm, and Medium Traction Tech adds three contact bumps per edge so the board holds purchase on refrozen and wind-affected surfaces. In split mode those same bumps bite on a hard, sidehilling skin track.
Which Jones Howler Splitboard size fits a US 11.5 boot?
For a US 11.5 boot the 160W is the size to look at. Jones rates the 161 for US 9.5 to 11.5 at a 26.0 cm waist, but also advises riders at US 11.5 and larger to choose a board with a minimum 26.3 cm waist, which only the 160W clears at 26.7 cm. Riders right at the boundary should check heel and toe overhang against their own boot rather than the chart alone.

Our Verdict

The Jones Howler Splitboard is the split to reach for when the objective is steep and the descent is the whole point. A directional 302-257-294 mm shape with 8 mm of taper turns on an 8.4 m sidecut at 158 cm, full tip-to-tail camber with an 8 mm rise and a flat zone under the rear inserts loads the tail for stomping landings, and a paulownia and poplar core with Koroyd damping keeps the ride from turning harsh. At 3,000 g per board in a 158 the Howler asks for more effort on the skin track than a dedicated touring shape, and it returns that effort the moment the terrain gets technical.