Jones Snowboards Men’s Ultralight Solution Splitboard 4.8 - Details
The Jones Snowboards Men’s Ultralight Solution Splitboard 4.8 is a high-powered, directional freeride splitboard designed for those seeking performance without the heft. Weighing in at just 2.7 kg (6 lbs), this board is crafted for agility, making it ideal for backcountry adventures where every gram counts.
Featuring an innovative Fusion Carbon construction, this board combines carbon fiber and fiberglass to drastically reduce weight while maintaining responsiveness and control. The Fusion core, made from premium Paulownia with Poplar pockets, strikes the perfect balance between durability and lightweight performance. With a mid-stiff flex, the Ultralight Solution delivers a dynamic ride that excels in a range of snow conditions.
The board boasts an impressive effective edge length of 118 cm and a sidecut radius of 8.5 m, ensuring smooth turns and stability on varied terrain. The Ultra Base, infused with carbon additives, offers outstanding speed and wax absorption, making it ready to tackle anything from powder to hardpack straight from the shop, thanks to the factory-applied Wend Natural Wax.
With its thoughtfully designed dimensions, including a waist width of 24.9 cm and a tapered shape for better float, the Ultralight Solution is a solid choice for those who prioritize both performance and weight savings in their splitboarding gear. Whether you’re carving through fresh powder or navigating technical terrain, this board is engineered to enhance your backcountry experience.
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 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.
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.
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) | 158 | 161 | 162W | 164 | 165W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board weight | 2.7kg / 6lbs | 2.8kg / 6.2lbs | 2.9kg / 6.4lbs | 2.9kg / 6.3lbs | 3kg / 6.6lbs |
| Surface area (dm2) | 41.0 | 42.1 | 44.1 | 43.3 | 45.5 |
| Contact length (cm) | 106.6 | 109.0 | 110.0 | 111.6 | 112.4 |
| Effective edge length (cm) | 118 | 120 | 121 | 123 | 123 |
| Tip length (cm) | 32.7 | 33.0 | 33.0 | 33.2 | 33.3 |
| Tail length (cm) | 18.7 | 19.0 | 19.0 | 19.2 | 19.3 |
| Waist width (cm) | 24.9 | 25.2 | 26.3 | 25.4 | 26.6 |
| Underfoot width - front foot (cm) | 26.5 | 26.7 | 27.7 | 26.8 | 28.0 |
| Underfoot width - back foot (cm) | 25.9 | 26.2 | 27.3 | 26.4 | 27.5 |
| Tip width (cm) | 29.4 | 29.6 | 30.7 | 29.9 | 31.1 |
| Tail width (cm) | 28.1 | 28.3 | 29.4 | 28.6 | 29.8 |
| Sidecut radius (m) | 8.5 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Taper (mm) | 13.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Reference stance (cm/in) | 58.0 / 22.8 | 58.0 / 22.8 | 58.0 / 22.8 | 58.0 / 22.8 | 58.0 / 22.8 |
| Centered stance (cm/in) | 58 / 22.8 | 58 / 22.8 | 58 / 22.8 | 58 / 22.8 | 58 / 22.8 |
| Insert pack | Splitboard Pack | Splitboard Pack | Splitboard Pack | Splitboard Pack | Splitboard Pack |
| Stance setback (cm) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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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