Jones Rally Cat Snowboard Review: Uncover the Ultimate Ride for Every Terrain!

The Jones Rally Cat is a board that initially seemed redundant, but after thorough testing, it proves to be a valuable addition to the Jones line. This review provides an in-depth look at its performance, feel, and suitability for various riding styles and conditions.

Overall Feel and Flex

The Jones Rally Cat feels pretty normal and a little heavier than the Aviator 2.0. You have a medium flex in the nose and tail but a pretty soft flex between the feet. Despite the soft middle flex, the Jones Rally Cat feels less soft on snow. It’s not a hard board to ride, and it's very easy to skid a turn.

The Jones Rally Cat’s soft, somewhat damp flex is a good all-day ride in everything from hard, micro-bumpy snow to soft, uneven snow. Just don’t hammer through uneven, soft snow.

Edge Hold and Carving

Jones does edge hold well, and I could commit to a turn in harder snow without feeling the board wash out on me. I couldn’t do the same on same-day tests with the Mountain Twin Pro 157. The Rally Cat can carve well if you don’t need a torsionally stiff ride to do so.

I don’t, and I had fun making cruising carves in all conditions. Center weighting your turns is where this board shines, but it doesn’t feel washy in hard snow if your front foot or back foot weighs your turns. It has a more turny feel to it than the Mountain Twins and feels balanced but a touch-turny.

Float in Powder

I got a little late spring pow but didn’t get to capture all of it on film due to a corrupted memory card. It wasn’t all time, but I got a taste of how this would float in comparison to the Jones Mountain Twins. That’s a pretty good directional float, and I feel that the spoon, nose, and tail make the turning experience a little smoother/fun in pow.

Speaking of setting it all the way back. You can get -2.125″ back from the center of the board at a 22” stance width, which isn’t bad for an all-board. I like it better than the Jones Mountain Twin and Mountain Twin Pro, which is -1.75″ at a 22.75″ stance width.

Sizing and Stance

James’s Set Up: 21.5” Wide. Stance Angles +15/-15 and +18/-19. Sizing is all about balancing what fits your boot size and your weight for how you like to ride. If your boot is too wide, you can’t turn it; if it’s too narrow, you get the dreaded Toe & Heel Drag.

Your weight is a close second to boot size because it determines how the board will feel under your foot. Height comes in a distant 3rd. Some prefer control, so matching the boot size is the priority. Here are some ideal US boot sizes for the Jones Rally Cats, but you could go with bigger boots if you want to. I would stay close to Jones’ weight recommendations. If it comes down to boot size or weight, I would ensure it fits your boot first and then your weight a close second.

Remember that there is a bump right in the middle of the waist, so subtract about 2-3mm from the waist width if you calculate it that way.

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Camber Profile

The Jones Rally Cat’s Camber runs to just a little before the nose tail but it isn’t as high as the Aviator 2.0 and there is a little early rise before the spooon nose and tail. It’s not as unforgiving as it looks.

Base Quality

If you like decent speed, the Jones Rally Cat isn’t for you. The base of the Jones Rally cat had too much die-cut for my taste, and I could feel it when running my fingers over it.

Comparison to Other Boards

When I looked at the catalog, this Jones Rally Cat seemed redundant at first, but after testing it, I think it’s a great addition to the Jones Line. It’s a board I wouldn’t mind owning, and I liked riding it more than the Mountain Twins. I think it will come down to personal preference if you like the Aviator 2.0 or Rally Cat more.

The Aviator 2.0 is better for that, but everything else is better than the Aviator 2.0 and Mountain Twin Pro, and I even like it better than the Jones Mountain Twin.