Jones Storm Chaser 2025 Snowboard Review

[@nicodemus1828384]

Always thought the storm chaser seemed like a super cool board, looks like they made it even better! I agree though, the simple black (and even black and white topsheet) is more fun for me

[@thegoodridesnow]

Yeah, It wasn't a deal breaker but it would have been nice to have.

[@cknumbaone11]

I recommend to test the Burton Fish Mine77 in 156. It has the same shape like the 2006 Fish, with a decent camber. I love it with my 9 boots on grommers and in pow. Give it a try or test it. I think you will love it!

[@thegoodridesnow]

Agreed. I rode the old Fish with camber and that was really fun. Burton just didn't have it for demo. It's hard to come by the late release/Mine77 products though.

[@benozdirect3019]

Long time coming. Thanks for the review! Did Davey boy get on it? Love to get his thoughts. I have the 159 already at home, so very interested to hear thoughts from big guys!

[@thegoodridesnow]

Thanks! No he didn't. They only had a 152 and we weren't sure about the 157 since he's 40+ pounds over the recommended weight.

[@brianp9268]

That was the camber profile i was hoping they were going to add to the mind expander.

[@thegoodridesnow]

Me too.

[@ANETOKILLE]

Thanks for the review, how does it compare to the Korua Dart with the new camber?

[@marcyotei]

I have the same question, I want to take one of these two boards to Japan

[@ANETOKILLE]

@@marcyotei The Storm Chaser has a very short effective edge compared to the Dart, In my case focusing more on all mountain, pow+carving, I would be leaning Dart. I am sure James would give you good advice for Japan, but they are 2 very different boards for pow IMO, like the SC is a short fat and the Korua is more meant to be ridden bigger.

[@thegoodridesnow]

It really depends on how you ride and your specs. If I were going to Japan, I'd bring the Gentemstick Barracuda, Moss Jellyfish, and Korua Pin Tonic or try other longer Gentemstick and Moss rides if I was riding really low-angle pow. The Dart and Storm Chaser would stay at home. What is your boot size, height, weight? Also what do you have in your quiver now? If you want to do this properly, hit me here to get the info I need to help you much better. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/

[@thegoodridesnow]

Two very different rides@ANETOKILLE. The only thing they have in common is the swallowtail design. The Storm Chaser rides a little shorter/wider, has a lot less taper (1.1cm less), rides a little less setback. and carves more on the back foot. The Spoon nose has a smoother turn in pow. The Dart rides a little longer. I would ride the 156 Dart and the 152 Storm Chaser as daily drivers for groomers and pow. I'd only size up if it was more for pow and clean groomers only. It has more camber, and drives really hard off the front foot on groomers. It's got a much more tapered/Nose heavy feel in comparison and it doesn't ride well unless you ride that very posi.

[@jeffstewart4162]

@@thegoodridesnowI agree with you James 💯. I spent 2 weeks in Japan last year and longer boards were waaaaay better than the short fat ones. Also just because a board is long doesn’t mean it isn’t turny, ie. Pin Tonic. Dart is not really turny but it slays in steep and deep.

[@Phos9]

If you put that camber profile on the mind expander doesn't that give you the powgoda?

[@thegoodridesnow]

Good question. More similar for sure but each would still have their own personalities with different flexes and sidecuts.

[@nicksage31]

What size do you recommend? Boot size 13 and 180 6’1

[@thegoodridesnow]

Depends on what make/model/size/year board you ride now and how you like it. Hit me back with that and I'll suggest a size.

[@joeaufshor9301]

Im looking at this board as I want a Powder board for big powder days only. Im 6' 230lbs and am considering this board as well as the Soul Blower. Which of those do you recommend for a powder only board?

[@thegoodridesnow]

Boot size?

[@joeaufshor9301]

@@thegoodridesnow size 11

[@alastor1052]

Will it euro?

[@thegoodridesnow]

Definitely. Its a completely different board.

[@alastor1052]

@@thegoodridesnow Gooood

[@timhunt7155]

Do you think this isn’t ok for tight trees in powder?

[@thegoodridesnow]

6:06

[@timhunt7155]

Ah ok I did see that, I wasn’t to sure if that was just on groomers etc and was fast slashy in powder. Might be better response with my 11us feet

[@thegoodridesnow]

Yes much better than my 9's if you are riding a 152. It can slash and make hard turns once you are on the side cut. It just can't make quick tight turns through tight tree lines.