Jones Hovercraft Snowboard Review

[@-tr0n]

Some of the best on-snow reviews I've seen. Lots of good points that aren't just rehashed marketing wank. Adding in great footage that is a joy to watch and analyze is a real bonus. If you find some cons to how a board rides, don't be afraid to point them out. I wish you luck and hope you get to keep it up!

[@SnowboardRobot]

Thanks! I have though that most of my video reviews are quite positive, I tend to stick to boards that I know I will at least like a bit - next season I try and get out some more on stuff I think I wouldn't normally like!

[@-tr0n]

@@SnowboardRobot That's only fair, you don't want to ride something you won't enjoy. I just know that many "reviewers" seem to only hype products up and ignore any negagives to avoid pissing people off.

[@rogerpye1865]

Good stuff Lockie! Your comments re lack of leg pain/fatigue with this board are very impressive. I love to check one out.

[@sunnyduubs]

I'm loving your channel, just came across it. Your reviews are really comprehensive and watching you ride the board really gives a feel for it. Where was this shot BTW? Those tree runs look epic!

[@SnowboardRobot]

Thanks! Almost all of my recent videos are filmed at Big White in BC Canada, it's a pretty crazy looking place, especially up the top on around the snow ghosts - you can see in the Nitro Fusion video and maybe a bit in the Jones Mountain Twin one too.

[@Chrizzowski]

@@SnowboardRobot Wooo Biggie! Saw the slow sign 28 seconds in and instantly recognized it hah. Great review, think I've narrowed it down to Hovercraft or Mind Expander.

[@henryliang2723]

Just came across your channel! Great reviews, keep em coming!

[@SnowboardRobot]

Thanks! I should have some more pretty soon

[@thomasdaniher]

Hey Lachie! great vid :) how do you compare the ride of the hovercraft to the mind expander?

[@SnowboardRobot]

Oh hey! It's so much better, it will just smash through everything without any effort, and seems to have just as much float.

[@CYMRU619]

Have you got a link to the music?

[@jmahp1]

Nice Videos and cool Reviews. with what Pole do you film?

[@SnowboardRobot]

Thanks! I use the invisible selfie stick on the insta 360 one X.

[@TheSputniikbiet]

Loving the channel Mate! Curious to hear your thoughts on the Yes Optimistic vs the Hovercraft. I Just bought the optimistic for a good discount !!

[@SnowboardRobot]

Thanks! I haven't been able to ride the Yes Optimistic yet, but it looks like a board I would like - stiff flex and wide waist with camber.

[@DaveSupTT]

Hi, great review. I'm looking for a new board.. I'm Looking for it to be stable at speed, pretty forgiving and doesn't catch an edge easily. Mainly to be used on piste, but has the option for some light off piste stuff. Park and jumps are not a priority. I'm considering the following, and was wondering if you could offer your option if any are suitable!/or that you would avoid. Jones frontier Jones hovercraft Capita Snowboard of Death Burton flight attendant Cheers

[@SnowboardRobot]

Adding to the other comment with the Stratos, I would also add the Nitro Fusion kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYisiKGAg5qYrsk as an option, though I haven't ridden the Flight Attendant or Black Snowboard of Death so I can't nicely compare those two yet.

[@JackieTreehorn-xd]

Hey! Nice video. I'm about to pull the trigger on a new jones hovercraft. do you have any suggestions on bindings? Also curious - im about 200 cm and 235 lbs (tall dude), should I get the 164? I would call myself an advanced rider. My normal freestyle board is a 167W for what its worth

[@SnowboardRobot]

Thanks - yeah go for the 164. I'd go for pretty stiff bindings as you'd be able to push them around without a problem anyway. Probably something like the Union Atlas bit.ly/3EttDTD or Burton Cartel X bit.ly/3i4b4hl

[@GabrielJimenez-ny3sx]

5’8, 180 LBs, and I got the 156. Thoughts?

[@SnowboardRobot]

Yeah that will be plenty of board, I am not sure if they still mention it but they used to say to size down about 4cm or so, seeing that it is pretty much a big stiff rectangle. See how it does in deep snow, it's pretty good.

[@MegaCrush54]

Very Good Review. 👌🏻👌🏻 I don’ t know If the Hovercraft 156 is a good size for me. I’ m 1.81 cm and 80 Kg.

[@SnowboardRobot]

The 156 would be the ideal size for you I think, I don't think there is going to be any big advantage going to the bigger 160cm size.

[@mikehall6433]

You tried the Stratos, I wonder how they compare. What camera are you using?

[@SnowboardRobot]

Not yet! That was on my list but I wasn't able to get it! The selfie stuff is done with the Insta360 and invisible selfie stick, and the normal looking stuff is done with the Osmo Pocket kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnrQXqqKf52LkJo

[@clmfilms8103]

What would you say that your favorite snowboard brand is?

[@SnowboardRobot]

I guess that it would probably be Salomon, I've bough quite a few that I liked over the years - Sick Stick, Villain, Huck Knife, Ultimate Ride and Dancehaul.

[@thomasnations3251]

I'm 5' 9" and 155 pounds. Thoughts on size? Think a 152 would be fine?

[@SnowboardRobot]

Your weight and height isn't far from mine, if you are getting it to mostly ride in powder I would still go for the 156 as a first choice - even though they recommend sizing down quite a bit.

[@nathanaellow7637]

Hey brother, I was just curious what mountain you were riding on?

[@SnowboardRobot]

It's at Big White, in BC Canada.

[@alexandernavari3133]

Are you ever going to review lib tech board? I really like your reviews very good content!

[@SnowboardRobot]

Thanks! As soon as I can get my hands on some I will, I have some written reviews of Lib Tech/GNU on my site, but haven't filmed with any yet.

[@chooseboost]

Have you ridden the endeavour archetype yet?

[@SnowboardRobot]

Nah haven't been on a Endeavour for a few years now, I'll see what I can ride this winter.

[@nathandejesus6177]

What boots and bindings were you using on the hovercraft?

[@SnowboardRobot]

I am using the Salomon Launch boots - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ_SoX6kqpV3icU as well as Flux R2 bindings

[@sunnyduubs]

What bindings /boots were you riding on this board Lechie?

[@SnowboardRobot]

The bindings were Flux R2, which are medium flexing, and I had my Salomon Launch boots, which are also medium flex.

[@ruslank77]

And size of the boots?

[@Trudat215]

What jacket is tgat

[@SnowboardRobot]

It's the DC Company Jacket: snowboardrobot.com/jacket-reviews/dc-company-jacket/

[@beezwaks]

I just randomly picked up a 2017 ultracraft 2nd for very cheap. I dont think its gonna be suitable for the icy alpine groomers? But I got anyway just coz it was 200nzd maybe for that ONE pow day we get a year.

[@SnowboardRobot]

It will depend a bit on your riding style, but I was surprised on how well the regular Hovercraft did on groomers, so the Ultracraft will probably be a bit better. The stiff flex and plenty of camber should make it feel pretty solid, even with the big shaped nose.

[@noproblematall]

Nice one, I was hoping you'd review this board. Did you ride it switch at all? - I'm curious as to how doable that is on groomed snow.

[@SnowboardRobot]

I did ride it switch a bit on groomed runs - it didn't feel bad at all, but it was quite a different feel from normal. Maybe the Flagship would be worth looking at if you wanted to ride a bunch of switch?

[@-tr0n]

Like any directional shape, you can easily get a few turns in once you're used to it. Totally good enough to ride out a 180 or 540, but they're really not ideal for hitting features or whole runs switch. (on the other hand, I've seen guys do switch park laps on rockered out swallow tails, you can really do anything you want on a snowboard if you're good enough.)

[@pinklemonade3533]

Do you have any comments on the Rossignol Black Ops board

[@SnowboardRobot]

No sorry, I haven't ridden any Rossignol boards in a long time

[@zackfrancis8881]

Hey, can we go back to riding and not watching? thanks

[@SnowboardRobot]

Yeah that would be much better