Jones Snowboards Ultralight Hovercraft 2.0 Splitboard 4.6 Long - Details
Set sail with the Jones Snowboards Ultralight Hovercraft 2.0 Splitboard, a nimble vessel weighing in at just 2.5 kg (5.6 lbs). This 152 cm board is designed for those who seek to conquer the backcountry with ease, thanks to its lightweight construction and advanced technology. Featuring a centered stance with no setback, it offers a balanced ride that excels in deep powder and variable conditions.
The Ultralight Hovercraft is built with Fusion Carbon and an Ultralight Carbon Construction, ensuring a robust performance while keeping the weight to a minimum. Its Fusion core combines select Paulownia and Poplar for an unmatched strength-to-weight ratio, while the award-winning Koroyd material dampens vibrations for a smoother ride. The board’s Ultra Base is infused with carbon additives, providing exceptional glide and wax absorption for lightning-fast runs.
With a sidecut radius of 8.7 m and a taper of 17 mm, this board is crafted for quick, responsive turns, making it ideal for navigating tight trees and open bowls alike. The recycled ABS sidewalls ensure durability while minimizing topsheet chipping, and the recycled steel edges provide long-lasting strength for rugged terrain.
Ready to hit the slopes straight out of the box, the Ultralight Hovercraft comes factory waxed with Wend Natural Wax. This splitboard is not just lightweight; it’s a testament to eco-friendly design, featuring an Ultralight Eco Topsheet and Bio Resin that reduce environmental impact. Grab your gear and prepare for an adventure with the Ultralight Hovercraft 2.0.
Tech Features
Fusion Carbon
Ultralight Jones exclusive tip-to-tail carbon fiber and fiberglass construction that’s engineered to reduce weight without sacrificing performance and response.
Fusion core
High tech wood core crafted from select Paulownia with pockets of Poplar along the sidecut for added edge durability. Designed for Jones Ultralight models, it’s our lightest core ever and offers a perfect strength-to-weight ratio.
Koroyd
Developed from aerospace technology, award-winning Koroyd synthetic core material is the lightest core dampening material we’ve ever tested. It absorbs vibrations and reduces tip swing weight, enabling quicker, smoother turns.
Ultra Base
Jones exclusive sintered base material with carbon additives for industry leading speed and wax absorption. Infused with multiple wax types for supreme glide in warm, wet and variable snow. Made in Austria
Ultralight Eco Topsheet
Ultralight version of our castor bean sourced, bio-plastic topsheet that’s engineered to be extremely durable and scratch resistant while minimizing environmental impact.
Ultralight Carbon Construction
Ultralight Carbon is a state-of-the-art construction that minimizes weight without compromising performance. Featuring an ultra-fast base, tip-to-tail carbon fiber and Triax fiberglass, plus Koroyd in the wood core, it delivers exceptional durability and response for its weight.
Bio Resin
A bio-based epoxy made with 27% plant-based carbon that reduces CO₂ emissions by 33% compared to conventional petroleum-based epoxy. Sourced from plant-based industrial by-products, its unmatched bonding properties deliver industry leading durability and performance.
Recycled ABS
Recycled ABS sidewalls with a rounded finish that are engineered to enhance durability by reducing topsheet chipping and impact damage.
Recycled edges
Bombproof steel edges made from recycled German steel, engineered for maximum strength and long-lasting durability.
Wend Natural Wax
All Jones snowboards come factory waxed with WEND natural wax so they’re ready to shred straight out of the shop.
Technische Spezifikationen
| Board size (cm) | 152 | 156 | 160 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board weight | 2.5kg / 5.6lbs | 2.7kg / 5.9lbs | 2.8kg / 6.2lbs |
| Surface area (dm2) | 41.1 | 42.8 | 44.6 |
| Contact length (cm) | 97.3 | 100.5 | 103.7 |
| Effective edge length (cm) | 119 | 123 | 126 |
| Tip length (cm) | 39.6 | 40.0 | 40.4 |
| Tail length (cm) | 15.1 | 15.5 | 15.9 |
| Waist width (cm) | 25.9 | 26.3 | 26.7 |
| Underfoot width - front foot (cm) | 27.2 | 27.7 | 28.1 |
| Underfoot width - back foot (cm) | 26.7 | 27.1 | 27.6 |
| Tip width (cm) | 30.6 | 31.1 | 31.6 |
| Tail width (cm) | 28.9 | 29.4 | 29.9 |
| Sidecut radius (m) | 8.7 | 9.0 | 9.3 |
| Taper (mm) | 17.0 | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Reference stance (cm/in) | 54.0 / 21.3 | 56.0 / 22.0 | 58.0 / 22.8 |
| Centered stance (cm/in) | 54 / 21.3 | 56 / 22.0 | 58 / 22.8 |
| Insert pack | Splitboard Pack | Splitboard Pack | Splitboard Pack |
| Stance setback (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FAQ
Can I ride it on-piste? Yes. It is a bit heavier than a solid board, but it rides well on-piste.
Do I need special boots for splitboarding? No. Regular snowboard boots work, but splitboard/touring boots offer better uphill support, walk mode and edging on traverses.
Which binding fits best? Check our bindings overview for compatible options: https://www.splitboarding.eu/en/bindings
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