Jones Frontier Snowboard 2021 | 159cm

VeRSATILe FReeRIDe BOARD THAT’S HAPPY IN ANY TeRRAINThe 2021 Jones Frontier takes all of their freeride knowledge and condenses it into a unique snowboard that blends big mountain performance with a level of ride anything versatility you wouldn’t normally expect in this type of board. Built around a fully directional shape and sharing the freeride inspired Directional Rocker profile of the award-winning Flagship, the Frontier delivers outstanding performance both in the powder and out and about on the mountain. However, what makes the Frontier stand out against other boards in its category, is that Jones forgo the usual freeride board stiff tail and opt for a softer more playful freestyle inspired design. By substituting that powerful back end, the Frontier takes on a whole new character and becomes one of the best all-terrain daily drivers on the market. Combining excellent performance in the pow and on the piste with a playful and predictable ride in the park, the Frontier transcends the standard rules of freeride board design creating one of the most versatile boards available.Rider Style Beginner to expert riders looking for a versatile freeride inspired board.Shape OverviewThe Frontiers directional shape is engineered to create a versatile ride across the whole mountain. Its innovative Blunt Nose Profile allows the nose to rise quickly in deep snow, while the Traction Tech 2.0 adds multiple contact points to the sidecut ensuring that the Frontier feels locked in on even the iciest terrain. However, the secret to the Frontiers outstanding performance is the freestyle inspired tail. This softer flexing tail not only gives the board a more freestyle friendly slant, it also creates a more playful overall ride delivering a versatile freeride board that you don’t need to push hard to get the most out of it.ProfileThe freeride inspired Directional Rocker combines an extended rocker zone at the nose with camber between the feet and a shorter rocker at the tail. This profile allows the board to float effortlessly in deep snow while still delivering a responsive and dynamic ride on hardpack terrain.That shorter rocker at the tail helps create a more responsive and stable feel at the back of the board while still retaining a more playful catch-free ride.3D Contour Base 1.0The Frontier features the unique Spoon-3D base. This advanced design bevels the base at the tip and tail to reduce friction at the contact points. This not only smooths out turn initiation and exit, but it also adds additional float while increasing the overall riding stability.InternalsHeading up the Frontiers, high-quality construction is the durable yet lightweight Classic Core. This premium poplar wood core delivers the perfect balance of performance, pop, flex and strength and is the ideal foundation for the Frontiers versatile ride. Now as Jones wanted to keep this board a little bit more playful, it utilises softer flexing Bi-Ax glass structural layers. These allow the board to flex both lengthwise and torsionally a little easier and are crucial to delivering that unique, playful freeride feel.BaseTo ensure the Frontier delivers the optimum performance, it utilises a super-fast 8000 Sintered base. Factory waxed with Wend Natural wax it provides excellent glide in all conditions.