The Jones Mountain Twin is a versatile all-mountain directional twin-tail snowboard that blends the playfulness of a freestyle board with the edge hold and stability of a freeride board. It is an incredibly versatile all mountain snowboard that is perfect for anyone looking for a board that performs well in all conditions and types of terrain. The Jones Mountain Twin is an excellent board for any day on the hill.
It emphasizes performance and user-friendliness to appeal to a wide variety of riders. For an awesome all mountain board with better edging, check out the Yes. Optimistic.
The Mountain Twin has been a staple in the company's lineup for many years. The directional twin features a medium-stiff flexing hybrid profile that appeals to riders looking for an all-mountain freestyle feel and riding style. It makes for a great everyday board and is designed to be fun and supportive across all terrain types.
Here is an east coast rider’s full in-depth review of the 2025 - 2026 Jones Mountain Twin snowboard. The Mountain Twin is also a favored board among east coast riders due to its built-in technology that enhances its edge grip on ice and slippery conditions.
Overview and Key Features
The primary detail that sets this board apart from most other snowboards is its versatility. The Mountain Twin is a snowboard that does a lot of different types of riding exceptionally well. It is one board that is ready for any type of terrain. This is a versatile board that can be used everywhere and practically every day if you're willing to set the stance back on powder days.
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The Mountain Twin is the type of board that is well-praised. I kept hearing good things about this board and its versatility. As an east coast rider, I wanted to see if it lived up to its hype when the conditions could have been better. It is becoming rare to find a board that can truly do it all and still holds its own in icy conditions. So I got the Mountain Twin to see if it really could, and I was pleasantly surprised that it can.
Overall, this is a lightweight board that is easy to carve. It grips to ice, and it will surprise you with how playful it is. It can butter and nose press easily while still being stable enough to hit jumps or charge aggressively down any terrain. When I first picked this board up, I was surprised by how lightweight it is. That feature allowed me to ride a little longer without my legs getting tired. The lighter weight also makes this board very park-friendly and maneuverable. One of this board’s best features is its level of edge hold. As a result, it can grip ice and harder snow, as well as groomers.
What Sets the Jones Mountain Twin Apart?
- Versatility across various terrains
- Excellent carving ability on both deep snow and ice
- Stability for riding the entire mountain
- Exceptional performance in park riding
Technical Specifications and Upgrades
Board Reviewed: 157 Jones Mountain Twin 2025
Price of Board: $579.95
The Jones Mountain Twin costs $41.23 more than the average snowboard price of $538.72.
Notable Upgrades for the 2026 Season
For the 2026 season, the Jones Mountain Twin was built to be a little lighter with the addition of its new Master Core and get a little extra pop and dampness with its new BComp Carbon and Flax laminates.
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- New Master Core: The core was upgraded from Jones’ “Classic Core” to the “Master Core.” The difference with the Master Core is that it is a balanced ratio of 50% Poplar and 50% Paulownia wood. Previously, it was 75% Paulownia and 25% Poplar. The new blend makes the core lighter while still retaining its durability.
- Upgraded to Include BComp Carbon and Flax: Last season, the Mountain Twin got all its power and pop from its wooden core and biax fiberglass. This year, it has an additional component to help out: BComp stringers. Bcomp carbon stringers are an eco-friendly carbon fiber-like composite material made primarily from flax. The main benefit of adding Bcomp carbon is that it improves the the durability and response of the board while also adding some dampening to give a smooth feeling ride.
Sizes Available
The Jones Mountain Twin is available in 149cm, 151cm, 156cm Wide, 157cm, 159cm Wide, 160cm, 162cm Wide, 163cm, 165cm Wide, and 168 Wide
Jones Mountain Twin Snowboard Review - 2025
Jones Mountain Twin Weight Range
| Size (cm) | Rider Weight (lbs) |
|---|---|
| 149 | 110 - 160 |
| 151 | 110 - 160 |
| 154 | 120 - 170 |
| 156 Wide | 130 - 180 |
| 157 | 130 - 180 |
| 159 Wide | 140 - 190 |
| 160 | 150 - 200 |
| 162 Wide | 150 - 200 |
| 163 | 160 - 210 |
| 165 Wide | 170 - 220 |
| 168 Wide | 170 - 220 |
Riding Experience
The Mountain Twin is a high-performance twin on edge. The high-performance nature of this model is well blended to be user-friendly for most ability levels. The user-friendly performance makes this board a good choice for any day out. The medium-stiff flex found on this board provides a consistent in turn feel that is powerful when you engage your legs through the turn.
This board rolls very easily from edge to edge. The rocker in the tips helps initiate and disengage turns with little effort, which allows for easy skidded turns and speed control. The Mountain Twin offers great edge hold in firm conditions, whether you are traversing firm snow or carving beautiful sparkling corduroy. Ultimately, this board is entertaining on edge for high-level beginners to experts in various conditions.
Camber Profile
The Jones Mountain Twin has a hybrid camber rocker profile shape that looks like this when you look at it from the side. It has as a camber between your feet and rocker sections outside of your feet extending through to the nose and tail. The camber section is fairly mellow.
The profile of the board gives it a freestyle feel, while the camber provides the board with a lot of energy and pop.
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East Coast Performance
The Jones Mountain Twin is an all-mountain directional twin-tail snowboard that blends the playfulness of a freestyle board with the edge hold and stability of a freeride board. The Mountain Twin is also a favored board among east coast riders due to its built-in technology that enhances its edge grip on ice and slippery conditions. Overall, this is a lightweight board that is easy to carve.
As a result, it can grip ice and harder snow, as well as groomers. This board has a flex pattern that makes it playful yet stable. The center of the board has a middle-of-the-road 6/10 flex pattern, while the nose and tail are noticeably softer at around a 4/10 flex. The flex pattern comes pre-broken in, so you will notice the softer tips immediately. This is an effortless board to butter with because the softer tips pair well with the 3D contoured base, allowing you to swivel around without catching an edge.
Traction Tech 3.0
The Mountain Twin Features Jones’ proprietary edge technology called Traction Tech 3.0. Traction Tech 3.0 means that there are three additional contact points built into the edges of this snowboard on both sides. Traction Tech 3.0 is the primary feature that allows the Jones Mountain Twin to have a superior edge hold on ice or more challenging, harder conditions.
These extra points of contact work together to offer additional grip into ice and rougher conditions. I found the level of edge hold in the Jones Mountain Twin to be incredible. It’s the main feature that makes it one of the best east coast snowboards.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Versatile - Carves well as an all mountain board and also park-friendly
- Outstanding edge hold on ice
- Extremely lightweight
- Easy to ride
- Playful flex for butters and presses
- Fast sintered base
- Eco-friendly
Cons
- Some chatter is felt in the tips when going extremely fast
- Requires wax often
- Might be too soft for some more aggressive riders (so they should check out the Mountain Twin Pro)
Additional Features
3D Base & Progressive Sidecut
While this board can hold an edge, it also has two features that make it easier to lock into turns. The Mountain Twin features a 3D contour base in the nose and tail. The 3D base will help snow flow out of the sides and make for an excellent glide through deep snow. As you carve on the Jones Mountain Twin, it will feel like you are rolling from edge to edge effortlessly.
The Jones Mountain Twin snowboard also features a progressive sidecut. A progressive sidecut means that the sidecut gets more aggressive closer to the contact points and is more mellow between them. The benefit to this sidecut is that you get easier turn initiation with a more locked-in feel and gradual exit from your turn.
The Ultra Mountain Twin
The Jones Ultra Mountain Twin is a high-powered directional twin freestyle board built for the expert freerider who likes to throw big tricks outside the terrain park. The Jones Ultra Mountain Twin Snowboard was my board of choice for the 2023/24 winter season where I snowboarded across the Grand Massif. I chose the Jones Ultra Mountain Twin as I wanted to see if I could cut down my quiver and take only one snowboard to do it all.
The hybrid profile of the Ultra Mountain Twin combines camber underfoot with a rocker tip and tail.
- Camber provides a stable ride and pop
- Rocker allows for a catch free turn initiation and better float in pow.
A major upgrade is the responsive Power Core which is stiffer than the regular Mountain Twin which gives the Ultra a performance lift. The Power Core combines, poplar, bamboo and laulownia to make a durable and lightweight core.
The Jones Ultra Mountain Twin also has an incredibly fast sintered base which is one of the most high-end bases on the market.
Who Is It For?
The Jones Mountain Twin is perfect for an intermediate to advanced level rider who wants a versatile resort board that can carve their favorite trails as well as excel in the park. Additionally, this board is an exceptional choice for east coast riders because it grips to ice and powers through rougher conditions.
If you’re the type of rider who enjoys riding in the park and looking for side hits and natural jib features, the Jones Mountain Twin is the perfect resort board for you. While a beginner could get used to this board, this snowboard is better suited for an intermediate to advanced-level rider.
The Mountain Twin leans heavier on the freestyle than the freeride side of the riding spectrum.
Jones Mountain Twin 2026 Specs
| Size (cm) | 149 | 151 | 154 | 156W | 157 | 159W | 160 | 162W | 163 | 165W | 168W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board Weight (lbs) | 4.84 | 5.06 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.72 | 5.5 | 5.94 | 5.94 | 6.38 | 6.6 |
| Effective Edge (cm) | 115 | 116.2 | 118.6 | 120.4 | 121 | 123 | 123.4 | 125.6 | 125.8 | 127.8 | 134 |
| Nose Width (cm) | 28.5 | 28.9 | 29.2 | 30.1 | 29.6 | 30.4 | 30 | 30.7 | 30.3 | 31.1 | 31.4 |
| Waist Width (cm) | 24.4 | 24.8 | 25.1 | 25.9 | 25.4 | 26.1 | 25.7 | 26.3 | 26 | 26.7 | 26.9 |
| Tail Width (cm) | 28.5 | 28.9 | 29.2 | 30.1 | 29.6 | 30.4 | 30 | 30.7 | 30.3 | 31.1 | 31.4 |
| Front Underfoot Width (cm) | 25.53 | 25.87 | 26.22 | 27.08 | 26.64 | 27.32 | 26.91 | 27.49 | 27.18 | 27.87 | 28.0... |