Jones Stratos Snowboard 2023

THe FUTURe OF ALL-TeRRAIN SNOWBOARDING.In its second full season, the Stratos has earned itself an enviable reputation as one of the best and most fun to ride all-terrain boards on the market. Combining the body of a directional freeride board with the spirit and flex of a freestyle board, the Stratos delivers a playful freestyle-friendly ride no matter what or where you ride. However, thanks to its tight sidecut with 10mm of taper and 3D Contour Base 3.0, it still delivers a freeride board's float and turning performance, making this one of the most versatile boards on the market. Add into the mix the directional rocker profile and Traction Tech 3.0 edges which work in perfect harmony with the FSC™ certified Ultra wood core and Basalt reinforced structural layers. You also have a board that never feels like it's going to be out of its depth. So, no matter if you're playing in the park, charging groomers or even getting out into the backcountry, the Stratos is one board that can do it all.Rider StyleThe Stratos is perfect for Intermediate through to expert riders looking for a versatile board that won't hold them back in any terrain or conditions.Shape OverviewThe unique hybrid shape of the Stratos takes a while to get your head around, but once you do, it's obvious how revolutionary it is. Built around a fully directional shape, it utilises Jones 3D Contour Base 3.0 spoon. This 3D profiling of the nose gives powder board levels of float without the need for a long and unwieldy nose as well as smoothing out edge to edge transitions. This innovative nose shape then runs into a 10mm tapered body with deep sidecut and full-sized tail. The deeper sidecut featuring the Traction Tech 3.0 gives the Stratos lightning fast edge control and response on the piste. The full-sized tail, when ridden with a more centred stance, gives the Stratos a more freestyle flavour even letting you ride switch with total confidence.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 3.0One of the key features that set the new Stratos apart from other freeride boards is the innovative 3D Contour Base profile. This unique design adds an even balance of 7mm spoon at both the nose and tail running from the start of the boards' rocker zone. Although this bevel doesn't look much to the naked eye, it transforms the way the board rides. Turn initiation becomes smoother and more fluid while float at the nose increases, thanks to the way the profile funnels the snow down and under the nose.ConstructionWhen it comes to construction, the Stratos is in a league of its own and heading this up is the state of the art Ultra Core. The Ultra Core is the lightest core that Jones has ever made and consists of featherweight paulownia, reinforced with poplar stringers. This lightweight combination creates the perfect foundation for the Stratos, delivering the ideal balance between weight, durability and performance. To this, Jones then add structural layers formed from an all-new bi-ax lay up. These give the board a slightly more natural flex and work in perfect harmony with the Basalt stringers to provide the ideal balance of class-leading high-end performance and all-terrain versatility.BaseAs the Stratos is all about performance, Jones utilise their super high end sintered 9900 base. This hard and fast base has excellent wax retention and delivers one of the fastest glides on the mountain.