{"product_id":"jones-mind-expander-2-0","title":"Jones Mind Expander 2.0 2027","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.melbournesnowboard.com.au\/collections\/jones\"\u003eJones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mind Expander 2.0 is the all new shape for the fan favourite freeride board, the Mind Expander. Featuring an all new shape, it has been redesigned to do everything it already does even better; it's more stable, floatier, and rides even better.\u003c\/span\u003e Packed to the brim with Jones tech, the Mind Expander is designed to take the seriousness and aggression out of freeriding, while still staying performance focused across a wide variety of terrain. Jones have collaborated with legendary surf shaper Chris Christenson and built the Mind Expander for any creative rider who likes to blend the worlds of freestyle, freeride and surf style snowboarding. Camber under foot and rocker in the tip and tail gives you better edge hold under any condition while the stance was moved forward for better carving. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Jones recommend you ride the Mind Expander 4-8cm shorter than your traditional directional freeride board.\u003c\/em\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 \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\"\u003eFreeride snowboards are built for steeper, off-piste terrain. These boards are ideal for aggressive riding and usually for more advanced riders.\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\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\"\u003eIntermediate snowboards offer more responsiveness and stability at higher speeds, with a slightly stiffer flex for better control on varied terrain and more advanced manoeuvres.\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\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/9437\/files\/0000_mind-expander-2-0.png?v=1770866243\"\u003e\u003c\/div\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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While it excels in one direction, the taper helps the board naturally guide you through challenging conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eA freeride-driven 3D Contour Base with a 7mm spoon bevel in the nose and up to 7mm in the tail, starting just before the contact points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamber Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e Directional Camber\/Rocker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/9437\/files\/0000_directional-camber-rocker.png?v=1739932674\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eJones' Directional Camber\/Rocker profile incorporates camber throughout the body of the board with rocker in the nose. This keeps the board nice and responsive and powerful while enhancing float and manoeuvrability in deep snow, perfect for freeriding or in powder.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWidth: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\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\"\u003eStandard width boards deliver exceptional edge-to-edge quickness and responsiveness while providing enough platform space for riders with average boot sizes.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInserts: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e2x4 Inserts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese offer a tighter hole pattern, allowing for more precise stance adjustments. They're common on modern boards and ideal for riders who want fine-tuned positioning and can be used with any binding with a standard or mini disk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoard Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopsheet: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePremium Topsheet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eJones' Premium Topsheet is a durable and scratch resistant topsheet, perfect for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaminate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiax Fiberglass, BComp Carbon Flax Stringer with Bio Resin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eA dual-layer, multi-directional fiberglass laminate created for a lively yet forgiving ride, offering a balanced blend of mid-soft torsional flex and responsive energy transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eBComp Carbon Flax stringers deliver the ideal mix of power and control—carbon adds serious pop, while flax smooths out vibrations and keeps harmful emissions lower than full carbon designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThis plant based resin is more environmentally friendly than traditional petroleum based epoxy that has unmatched bonding properties for increased performance and less weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMaster Core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Master Core is made of 1:1 Poplar to Paulownia ratio in alternating stringers to create a lightweight, poppy, and durable core\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSidewall: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRecycled ABS Sidewalls\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eJones makes their sidewalls out of a recycled ABS material with a round finish. This increases durability by deflecting impact away from the sidewall preventing chipping and cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRecycled Edges\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eMade of recycled German steel, these bombproof edges are made to be the strongest and longest lasting on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSintered 8000 Base\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eA top-tier sintered base that’s incredibly fast, soaks up wax for lasting glide, easy to repair, and built for unmatched durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eFactory Tuned\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eAll Jones board come detuned in the tip and tail and ready to ride from the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWEND Natural Wax\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eAll Jones boards are factory waxed with a natural wax, ready to ride as soon as you hit the mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eForever Flex\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eBy overbuilding snowboards, Jones use a process in the factory to ‘break in’ the board to mimic 20 days ridden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTraction Tech\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eTraction Tech enhances edge grip with strategically placed contact points, giving your board a firm, reliable hold on the snow—just like a serrated knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e3D Base Contouring\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/9437\/files\/0000_3d-tech.jpg?v=1739934801\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eInspired by surfboard design, 3D Contour Bases reduce tip drag for effortless turns, better glide, and enhanced float—so you can ride faster and with more flow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jones","offers":[{"title":"154cm","offer_id":43098865893510,"sku":"J-27-SNU-MEX-154","price":1079.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"158cm","offer_id":43098865926278,"sku":"J-27-SNU-MEX-158","price":1079.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"162cm","offer_id":43098865959046,"sku":"J-27-SNU-MEX-162","price":1079.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/9437\/files\/0015_mind-expander-2-0.jpg?v=1770248662","url":"https:\/\/www.melbournesnowboard.com.au\/products\/jones-mind-expander-2-0","provider":"Melbourne Snowboard Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}