Swallowtail Powder Splitboard
Jones Storm Chaser Splitboard
The Jones Storm Chaser Splitboard is a short, wide swallowtail for the deepest days, when the goal is surfing low-angle powder rather than holding an edge on ice. A 322-275-302 mm outline at 152 cm carries 20 mm of taper and a 22 mm setback, so the nose rides high and the tail sinks with almost no effort. Three sizes from 147 to 157 with a 6.6 to 7.2 m sidecut suit storm-day laps, mellow trees and deep, low-angle slopes.
Specs Verified
Ratings and sizing guidance verified against manufacturer specifications.
Is This the Right Splitboard for You?
Best For
Riders who want a dedicated deep-powder split for storm days and low-angle terrain, sized down from a resort board.
Consider Another Splitboard If
You want one board for every condition, or you ride steep, firm lines. The Jones Solution Splitboard or Jones Hovercraft 2.0 Splitboard covers more terrain.
CCBB Splitboard Ratings
Uphill Efficiency
Short 147 to 157 cm lengths
Downhill Performance
Medium flex, tight 6.6 to 7.2 m sidecut
Soft Snow Float
27.5 cm waist, 20 mm taper, swallowtail
Firm Snow Grip
Wide waist and powder shape favor soft snow
Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.
CCBB Splitboard Profile
Dimensions322-275-302 mm (152 cm)
Turn Radius6.9 m (152 cm)
Rocker ProfileSurf camber with rockered tip and tail
Flex PatternMedium
BaseSintered 8000
Mount Point22 mm setback (152 cm)
Width OptionsWide, 27.1 to 27.7 cm waist
Recommended UseDeep powder, low-angle terrain
Why We Like It
- A 27.5 cm waist on the 152 adds surface area underfoot, so a short board floats like a much longer one in deep snow.
- 20 mm of taper and a swallowtail let the tail sink and the nose plane, which keeps the board moving on low-angle slopes.
- A tight 6.9 m sidecut on the 152 lays into surfy carves and slashes at moderate speed.
- The short lengths, 147 to 157 cm, make kick turns and tree riding easier than on a long powder board.
Best Uses
- Storm days and deep powder
- Low-angle slopes
- Mellow trees
- Surf-style carving
- Riders with large boots, 27.1 cm waist and up
Splitboard Selection Advice
Size the Storm Chaser well down from a resort board. The 27.1 to 27.7 cm waist and wide nose carry float, and Jones lists 130 to 180 lbs for the 147, 140 to 190 lbs for the 152 and 150 to 200 lbs for the 157.
Every size is wide, so riders with large boots get room without a separate wide model, while riders with small boots should expect slower edge-to-edge transitions. 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: 147, 152, 157 cm
Tip Width: 31.7 cm (147), 32.2 cm (152), 32.7 cm (157)
Waist Width: 27.1 cm (147), 27.5 cm (152), 27.7 cm (157)
Tail Width: 29.7 cm (147), 30.2 cm (152), 30.7 cm (157)
Sidecut Radius: 6.6 m (147), 6.9 m (152), 7.2 m (157), progressive
Taper: 20 mm
Setback: 22 mm (152 cm)
Rider Weight: 130 to 180 lbs (147), 140 to 190 lbs (152), 150 to 200 lbs (157)
Construction and Use
Shape: Swallowtail directional surf shape, designed by Chris Christenson
Profile: Christenson surf camber with rockered tip and tail
Flex: Medium
Base: Sintered 8000
Edges: Inner and outer Traction Tech
Split Hardware: Karakoram Ultra Clips and tip clips
Skin Attachment: Tip clips and tail notches
Binding Interface: Standard splitboard insert pattern
Recommended Use: Deep powder, low-angle terrain
Compare the Jones Storm Chaser
Storm Chaser vs. Jones Mind Expander Splitboard
The Jones Mind Expander Splitboard is the narrower surf shape, 25.6 cm underfoot on the 154, and quicker edge to edge on mixed snow. The Storm Chaser floats more on the deepest days.
Shop the Jones Mind Expander Splitboard
Storm Chaser vs. Jones Hovercraft 2.0 Splitboard
The Jones Hovercraft 2.0 Splitboard pairs a blunt nose with a longer sidecut and narrower 25.5 to 26.7 cm waists. It handles steeper, firmer terrain; the Storm Chaser is the deeper-snow specialist.
Shop the Jones Hovercraft 2.0 Splitboard
Storm Chaser vs. Weston Japow Splitboard
The Weston Japow Splitboard is another short, wide powder board built for deep snow. Both suit storm days; the Storm Chaser adds a swallowtail and a 22 mm setback on the 152.
Shop the Weston Japow Splitboard
Common Questions
Who should buy the Jones Storm Chaser Splitboard?
The Jones Storm Chaser Splitboard suits riders who want a dedicated deep-snow board. A 27.5 cm waist on the 152, 20 mm of taper and a swallowtail float easily on low-angle slopes and in mellow trees.
What bindings and skins work with the Jones Storm Chaser Splitboard?
The Jones Storm Chaser 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.
How short should I ride the Storm Chaser?
Size well down from a resort board. Jones lists 140 to 190 lbs for the 152, and its 27.5 cm waist carries the float a longer board would.
Is the Storm Chaser a wide board?
Yes. Every size is wide, from 27.1 cm on the 147 to 27.7 cm on the 157. Riders with large boots fit without toe drag, and riders with small boots will find it slower edge to edge.
What does the swallowtail do?
The split tail lets the back of the board sink and release in deep snow, so the nose planes up with less back-foot pressure. On firm snow the tail has less edge than a full tail.
Can the Storm Chaser be my only splitboard?
It can for riders who tour almost entirely in powder. For tours that mix steep, firm descents with soft snow, the Jones Solution Splitboard is the more versatile pick.
Our Verdict
The Jones Storm Chaser Splitboard is a pure powder tool. A 27.5 cm waist on the 152, 20 mm of taper, a 22 mm setback and a swallowtail keep it planing on deep, low-angle slopes, and a tight 6.9 m sidecut turns surfy carves. It gives up some edge on firm snow in exchange. In three wide sizes from 147 to 157, the Jones Storm Chaser Splitboard is the board to grab when the storm totals are high.
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