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In 2022, Jones Snowboards highlighted the spiritual and technical link to surfing by combining forces with the well-known surfboard shaper Chris Christenson. Known for his ability to shape fast-gliding surfboards, Christenson helped design the new Surf Series snowboards.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Haro |first=Alexander |title=Chris Christenson Breaks Down the Jones Snowboards Surf Series Lineup |url=https://www.theinertia.com/surf/chris-christenson-breaks-down-the-jones-snowboards-surf-series-lineup/ |access-date=2023-03-01 |website=The Inertia |language=en-US}}</ref> |
In 2022, Jones Snowboards highlighted the spiritual and technical link to surfing by combining forces with the well-known surfboard shaper Chris Christenson. Known for his ability to shape fast-gliding surfboards, Christenson helped design the new Surf Series snowboards.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Haro |first=Alexander |title=Chris Christenson Breaks Down the Jones Snowboards Surf Series Lineup |url=https://www.theinertia.com/surf/chris-christenson-breaks-down-the-jones-snowboards-surf-series-lineup/ |access-date=2023-03-01 |website=The Inertia |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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For the 2023/24 winter season, Jones Snowboards announced the launch of the [https://www.google.com/search?q=Butterfly+Splitboard%2C&oq=Butterfly+Splitboard%2C&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIICAEQABgWGB4yCAgCEAAYFhgeMggIAxAAGBYYHjIICAQQABgWGB4yCAgFEAAYFhgeMggIBhAAGBYYHjINCAcQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAgQABiGAxiABBiKBTIKCAkQABiABBiiBNIBCDQ5NzlqMGo0qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#:~:text=Jones%20Ride%20Along,Oct%2017%2C%202023 Butterfly Splitboard]. The splitboard’s design was focused on maximising efficiency in both climbing and riding.<ref name=”:2″>{{Cite web |last=ellen@boardsportsource.com |date=2023-01-07 |title=Jones 2023/24 Splitboarding Preview |url=https://www.boardsportsource.com/2023/01/07/jones-2023-24-splitboarding-preview/ |access-date=2023-03-01 |website=Boardsport SOURCE |language=en-GB}}</ref> The 2023/24 winter season products also included an increased focus on the use of recycled materials in the construction of the products. The [https://www.google.com/search?q=Hovercraft+2.0+model&sca_esv=fe0ebb4ec3b321c8&sxsrf=AE3TifPLM6dIu94fPBOgQs5v4wh7VN-96g%3A1759257943704&ei=VyXcaKngKsivptQP2ImEkQE&ved=0ahUKEwjp57XGkoGQAxXIl4kEHdgEIRIQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=Hovercraft+2.0+model&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiFEhvdmVyY3JhZnQgMi4wIG1vZGVsMgUQIRifBUi6IFD8FVj8FXABeACQAQCYAa4BoAGuAaoBAzAuMbgBA8gBAPgBAvgBAZgCAqACwQHCAgkQABiwAxgHGB7CAgcQABiwAxgewgIOEAAYgAQYsAMYhgMYigXCAgsQABiABBiwAxiiBMICCBAAGLADGO8FmAMAiAYBkAYKkgcDMS4xoAeXAbIHAzAuMbgHtAHCBwcwLjEuMC4xyAcM&sclient=gws-wiz-serp#:~:text=The%20Jones%202024,Oct%203%2C%202023 Hovercraft 2.0] model featured a brand new technology in snowboard construction known as, Recycle Tech.<ref name=”:2″ /> |
For the 2023/24 winter season, Jones Snowboards announced the launch of the [https://www.google.com/search?q=Butterfly+Splitboard%2C&oq=Butterfly+Splitboard%2C&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIICAEQABgWGB4yCAgCEAAYFhgeMggIAxAAGBYYHjIICAQQABgWGB4yCAgFEAAYFhgeMggIBhAAGBYYHjINCAcQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAgQABiGAxiABBiKBTIKCAkQABiABBiiBNIBCDQ5NzlqMGo0qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#:~:text=Jones%20Ride%20Along,Oct%2017%2C%202023 Butterfly Splitboard]. The splitboard’s design was focused on maximising efficiency in both climbing and riding.<ref name=”:2″>{{Cite web |last=ellen@boardsportsource.com |date=2023-01-07 |title=Jones 2023/24 Splitboarding Preview |url=https://www.boardsportsource.com/2023/01/07/jones-2023-24-splitboarding-preview/ |access-date=2023-03-01 |website=Boardsport SOURCE |language=en-GB}}</ref> The 2023/24 winter season products also included an increased focus on the use of recycled materials in the construction of the products. The [https://www.google.com/search?q=Hovercraft+2.0+model&sca_esv=fe0ebb4ec3b321c8&sxsrf=AE3TifPLM6dIu94fPBOgQs5v4wh7VN-96g%3A1759257943704&ei=VyXcaKngKsivptQP2ImEkQE&ved=0ahUKEwjp57XGkoGQAxXIl4kEHdgEIRIQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=Hovercraft+2.0+model&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiFEhvdmVyY3JhZnQgMi4wIG1vZGVsMgUQIRifBUi6IFD8FVj8FXABeACQAQCYAa4BoAGuAaoBAzAuMbgBA8gBAPgBAvgBAZgCAqACwQHCAgkQABiwAxgHGB7CAgcQABiwAxgewgIOEAAYgAQYsAMYhgMYigXCAgsQABiABBiwAxiiBMICCBAAGLADGO8FmAMAiAYBkAYKkgcDMS4xoAeXAbIHAzAuMbgHtAHCBwcwLjEuMC4xyAcM&sclient=gws-wiz-serp#:~:text=The%20Jones%202024,Oct%203%2C%202023 Hovercraft 2.0] model featured a brand new technology in snowboard construction known as, Recycle Tech.<ref name=”:2″ /> |
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American snowboard company
Jones Snowboards is an American snowboard, snowboard binding, and snowboarding clothing & accessories manufacturer based near Lake Tahoe. The company was founded by renowned freeride snowboarder Jeremy Jones. The company has received numerous awards for its snowboards.[1][2] Jones snowboards are manufactured in Dubai.
Jones Snowboards was founded in 2010 by Jeremy Jones in collaboration with Nidecker Snowboards. [3] Jones Snowboards is now part of the Nidecker Group.[4] The Nidecker Group (NDK Group) is made up of the brands; Nidecker, Flow, Jones, YES., and Now.[4]
Environmental Focus
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Jones Snowboards has a stated focus on environmental causes, especially the fight against climate change. This includes efforts to manufacture their boards in an environmentally friendly manner, and the donation of 1% of sales to sustainability-focused non-profits.[5] Jones Snowboards also promotes avalanche safety, and includes their “5 Red Flags”[6] in the artwork on some of their snowboards and packaging materials.
Jones Snowboards has a strong design ethos behind all of their products.[7] Since 2020, Jones snowboards and splitboards are made using 100% solar power. This led the company to announce an 89% drop in production related CO2 emissions.[7]
Competitive success
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In December 2019, Jones Snowboards announced that French snowboarder Victor De Le Rue[8] would join as a new global team rider.[9] Victor went on to win the 2021 Freeride World Tour on the Jones Snowboards Aviator 2.0.[10]
In 2022, Jones Snowboards highlighted the spiritual and technical link to surfing by combining forces with the well-known surfboard shaper Chris Christenson. Known for his ability to shape fast-gliding surfboards, Christenson helped design the new Surf Series snowboards.[11]
For the 2023/24 winter season, Jones Snowboards announced the launch of the Butterfly Splitboard. The splitboard’s design was focused on maximising efficiency in both climbing and riding.[12] The 2023/24 winter season products also included an increased focus on the use of recycled materials in the construction of the products. The Hovercraft 2.0 model featured a brand new technology in snowboard construction known as, Recycle Tech[13].[12]
