Surf-Inspired Powder Splitboard
Jones Mind Expander Splitboard
The Jones Mind Expander Splitboard is a surf-shaped powder split for riders who tour to slash, carve and pop off every feature in soft snow. A 300-256-280 mm outline at 154 cm carries 20 mm of taper and a tight 6.9 m sidecut, so the board pivots quickly and turns hard off the back foot. Three sizes from 150 to 158 suit riders who want a playful board for pillow lines, tree runs and storm-day laps.
Specs Verified
Ratings and sizing guidance verified against manufacturer specifications.
Is This the Right Splitboard for You?
Best For
Playful riders who want a surfy, tight-turning powder split for trees, pillows and gullies, in sizes 150, 154 and 158.
Consider Another Splitboard If
Your tours end on steep, firm lines, or you want a stable board at high speed. The Jones Solution Splitboard has a longer sidecut and more edge.
CCBB Splitboard Ratings
Uphill Efficiency
Short 150 to 158 cm lengths, Traction Tech 2.0
Downhill Performance
Tight 6.7 to 7.1 m sidecut, playful flex
Soft Snow Float
20 mm taper, 29.5 to 30.5 cm nose
Firm Snow Grip
Camber underfoot, Traction Tech 2.0 edges
Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.
CCBB Splitboard Profile
Dimensions300-256-280 mm (154 cm)
Turn Radius6.9 m (154 cm)
Rocker ProfileSurf camber with a rockered nose
Flex PatternMedium, directional
Core and LaminateControl Split Core, paulownia and poplar
Mount PointDirectional setback stance
Width OptionsMid-wide, 25.2 to 26.0 cm waist
Recommended UsePowder, trees and pillow lines
Why We Like It
- 20 mm of taper, 30.0 cm at the nose against 28.0 cm at the tail on a 154, sinks the tail and keeps the nose up without a heavy back-foot stance.
- A 6.9 m sidecut on the 154 turns tightly at low speed, which is where the Mind Expander does its best work in trees and gullies.
- Camber underfoot gives pop off pillows and a solid edge when a slash turns into a carve.
- Inner and outer Traction Tech 2.0 edges add grip on icy skin tracks on the way to the powder.
Best Uses
- Tree runs and pillow lines
- Slashing gullies and side hits
- Storm days in soft snow
- Playful powder riding
- Riders who want a short, quick board
Splitboard Selection Advice
The Mind Expander rides best a little shorter than a resort board, because the wide nose and 20 mm of taper carry float and the short length keeps it quick. Jones lists 130 to 180 lbs for the 154; lighter riders fit the 150 and heavier riders the 158.
Waists run 25.2 cm on the 150, 25.6 cm on the 154 and 26.0 cm on the 158, which suits mid-size to large boots. Skins are sold separately and attach through the tip clips and the tail notches.
Size and setup guidance reviewed by CCBB splitboard staff. Confirm size against your weight, boot size and terrain.
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Technical Specifications
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Shape and Sizing
Sizes: 150, 154, 158 cm
Effective Edge: 110 cm (150), 113 cm (154), 116 cm (158)
Tip Width: 29.5 cm (150), 30.0 cm (154), 30.5 cm (158)
Waist Width: 25.2 cm (150), 25.6 cm (154), 26.0 cm (158)
Tail Width: 27.5 cm (150), 28.0 cm (154), 28.5 cm (158)
Sidecut Radius: 6.7 m (150), 6.9 m (154), 7.1 m (158), progressive
Taper: 20 mm
Rider Weight: 130 to 180 lbs (154)
Construction and Use
Shape: Tapered directional surf shape, designed by Chris Christenson
Profile: Surf camber with a rockered nose
Core: Control Split Core, paulownia with poplar stringers
Base: Sintered with 3D Contour Base
Edges: Inner and outer Traction Tech 2.0
Split Hardware: Karakoram Ultra Clips and tip clips
Skin Attachment: Tip clips and tail notches
Binding Interface: Standard splitboard insert pattern
Recommended Use: Powder, trees and pillow lines
Compare the Jones Mind Expander
Mind Expander vs. Jones Storm Chaser Splitboard
The Jones Storm Chaser Splitboard is the deeper-snow surf shape, with a swallowtail and a 27.5 cm waist on the 152. The Mind Expander is narrower at 25.6 cm on the 154 and quicker edge to edge.
Shop the Jones Storm Chaser Splitboard
Mind Expander vs. Jones Hovercraft 2.0 Splitboard
The Jones Hovercraft 2.0 Splitboard pairs a blunt nose with a longer 8.4 to 9.3 m sidecut for steadier riding at speed. The Mind Expander turns tighter for slashing.
Shop the Jones Hovercraft 2.0 Splitboard
Mind Expander vs. Weston Japow Splitboard
The Weston Japow Splitboard is Weston's surf-style powder board. Both target deep snow and tree riding; the Mind Expander carries a tighter 6.9 m sidecut on the 154 for quick, slashy turns.
Shop the Weston Japow Splitboard
Common Questions
Who should buy the Jones Mind Expander Splitboard?
The Jones Mind Expander Splitboard suits riders who want a playful, surfy powder split. 20 mm of taper and a 6.9 m sidecut on the 154 make it quick in trees and easy to slash, and camber underfoot gives pop off pillows.
What bindings and skins work with the Jones Mind Expander Splitboard?
The Jones Mind Expander Splitboard uses the standard splitboard insert pattern, so it takes splitboard-specific bindings that switch between tour and ride mode on puck or interface hardware. Standard solid-board snowboard bindings are not compatible. Skins are sold separately and attach at the tip clips and the tail notches.
What size Mind Expander should I ride?
Most riders go a little shorter than their resort board. Jones lists 130 to 180 lbs for the 154, with a 25.6 cm waist; the 158 widens to 26.0 cm for larger riders and boots.
How does the Mind Expander turn?
A 6.9 m sidecut on the 154 is tight for a splitboard, so the board comes around quickly at low speed. The progressive sidecut softens the edge entry, which keeps slashes and short carves smooth.
Who designed the Mind Expander shape?
Surf shaper Chris Christenson designed the outline with Jones. The tapered surf shape and camber-to-rocker profile are built to turn off the back foot like a surfboard.
Is the Mind Expander good for steep, firm lines?
It holds on firm snow with camber underfoot and Traction Tech 2.0 edges, but the tight sidecut and soft-snow shape favor powder and trees. For steep, hard descents, the Jones Solution Splitboard is steadier.
Our Verdict
The Jones Mind Expander Splitboard is the surf board of the Jones split line. 20 mm of taper and a wide nose keep it high in soft snow, a tight 6.9 m sidecut on the 154 makes it quick in trees, and camber underfoot adds pop off pillows and side hits. In three sizes from 150 to 158, the Jones Mind Expander Splitboard is the one to take when the plan is to play in powder.
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