{"product_id":"jones-hovercraft-2-0-2026","title":"Jones Hovercraft 2.0 2026","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe 2026 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.melbournesnowboard.com.au\/collections\/jones\"\u003eJones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hovercraft 2.0 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehas been developed with a brand new shape using advanced 3D technology and eco-friendly materials. The classic freeride shape we all have come to know and love remains with its floaty nose, compact tail, directional rocker profile and long sidecut for nimble and stable riding. The update includes a spoon bevel in the nose for quick turns and a 3D hull in the tail so you can reach even faster speeds than you could before. To top that off, the Hovercraft is now made from recycled snowboard materials, making it the most responsible board in the Jones line. Get ready to attack any terrain in your path in complete control with the newly updated and better than ever Hovercraft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoard Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFreeride-Powder\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003c!--BAR GRAPH--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n        .bar-container {\n            width: 100%;\n            background-color: #c0c4c9;\n            border-radius: 5px;\n            border: 1px black;\n            margin: 10px 0;\n            overflow: hidden;\n        }\n        .bar {\n            height: 30px;\n            text-align: left;\n            line-height: 30px;\n            color: black;\n            padding-left: 10px;\n            font-weight: bold;\n            border-radius: 5px;\n            background-color: #a7abae;\n            \n        }\n        .bar1 { width: 70%; }\n        .bar2 { width: 100%; }\n        .bar3 { width: 50%; }\n    \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bar-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bar bar1\"\u003eAll Mountain 7\/10\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bar-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bar bar2\"\u003ePowder 10\/10\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bar-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bar bar3\"\u003eFreestyle 5\/10\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003c!--END GRAPH--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFreeride snowboards are built for steeper, off-piste terrain. These boards are ideal for aggressive riding and usually for more advanced riders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePowder snowboards are designed for deep snow. Generally these boards feature a directional shape with a tapered tail for better float and ease of riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlex:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e6\/10 (1=soft, 10=stiff)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOffering a balanced blend of flexibility and stiffness, mid-flex boards are versatile and suitable for all-mountain riding. They provide enough responsiveness for carving while maintaining some forgiveness for playful or casual riding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbility Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAdvanced snowboards are stiffer and more responsive, designed for high-speed control, precision riding, and handling challenging terrain or tricks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTapered Directional with High 3D Contour Base\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/9437\/files\/0026_hovercraft-2-0.png?v=1739932690\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA tapered directional snowboard features a shape where the tail is narrower than the nose, providing enhanced control and stability in deeper snow. 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