Jones Mountain Twin Snowboard Review
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
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The Jones Mountain Twin is probably the most versatile board in the Jones line, that does everything pretty well. It has the camrock profile, so there is camber between your feet, rocker on the nose and tail and it gets a good mix between stability, float and still having a solid feeling riding it.
It has traction tech (magne-traction) or whatever you want to call it, a sintered base and is made with a bunch of recycled materials.
I like it because it is pretty similar to my Capita Mercury, and is just a bit more forgiving. 
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Awesome review. Cool that we get to see you ride the boards in variable conditions. Allows us viewers to get a sense of how the board rides under foot. Keep up the great work! Riding is tight as well!!
I don’t know how to explain it but every time I watch your video I feel that I fall in love with snowboarding a little more! It’s the way you snowboard~ so smooth and calm! You are so good at it! Much to learn for me, I just started three years ago and at my age it’s pretty hard to still be as good as those who started at much younger age, but just watching your video makes me wana go out there, to the mountain and snowboard~ lol 😂 thanks for sharing your videos and comments on the snowboards! (Btw I got the salmon huck knife this season and loving it so far)
Oh thanks so much! I started riding quite late too, but liked it so much I ended up doing it quite a lot - I really like the Huck Knife too, such a good board.
Thanks for all the good work.
You got such a great logo, you must have some stickers, I know my board is ready...
Thanks! We'll see
Very Good review !!!!
Really enjoy your reviews mate.....you have such a chill style and make it look easy !!!! Keep it up - Great reviews Never mind the Shit talkers !!!! Cheers
The 2021 its all new ! Nose shape ! Like the flagship ! I dont know if the materials construction is the same ! But sounds like I want to try the 2021 this november ! 😎
I was told that the 2021 it is a whole new board, it just has mostly the same look as the old one.
Dope as always man, where was this filmed
Thanks! It was all filmed at Big White, BC - on pretty nice days with fresh light snow - most of the time the sun doesn't come out after it snows there!
How does the jones mountain twin compare with Yes the Greats or the Protosynthesis? Undecided between these three and have only been able to ride the mountain twin and really enjoyed it but the reviews of the greats is ace and fits what I like in a board
Love your videos, just found your channel. Good stuff. Which board would you prefer, this or mercury?
Thanks! I would still choose the Mercury, I found it a bit stiffer which I liked - though they are so similar I would actually be happy riding either.
@@SnowboardRobot Thank you for taking the time to reply. If I may ask an additional question; Do you think the new 2021 model with the spoon tech added will make a huge difference to this board? They even made it biax glass instead of triax, so even more torsional twisting?
Lastly, can I pick your brain regarding what your favorite 1 quiver board is?
Great review !! What board do you prefer or think is better ? The mountain twin or the Capita Mercury ? Tnx 😁
I still prefer my Mercury, but if I wasn't able to get it, this would have been a really good second choice.
Nice review man. I picked up the frontier this season and it’s a good board, but leaves something to be desired for me. I might check out the flagship or mountain twin. Thanks for the insight.
Thanks! I'd probably steer away from the Mountain Twin, especially since next year it has spoon so is going to be a bit more similar to the Frontier than it is now. I have a review of the Hovercraft I'll put up soon, it is 100% worth a look at even if you don't get to ride too much powder.
Snowboard Robot good call out man, I didn’t even think about that with them adding spoon for next year. I’ve also considered the Capita Kazu Pro. 🤙🏼
@@RobGams Yeah the Kazu would have a much more direct feel, probably a good upgrade.
@@RobGams what did you not like about the frontier? I'm looking at the 2021 version
@@clmfilms8103 for me personally, the board felt much heavier than I expected so it wasn’t as nimble in the air as I expected it to be. It’s got more swing weight than I expected. The pop also wasn’t as good as I had hoped it to be either, but that honestly could be my technique and not the board itself. The board is still legit, don’t get me wrong. Great for exploring the mountain and really stable in choppy conditions. I was just expecting something different, but I still have it in my quiver.
I currently have a 2016 NITRO team (Exposure) pos camber 155 with NITRO Zero bindings. It’s the only board I’ve ever owned, but have tested a few others (at the time of purchase) and realised I preferred something more controlled than a board flapping under my feet when picking up a bit of speed. In my research I’ve discovered that my board is a bit aggressive and what I feel is fairly stiff. I literally cannot butter on it. I’m 43, 5’10, UK 9.5 (US10) boot and 85kg (hopefully a downward trend here!) which is too heavy for this board. I do love it though.
However after watching your video of the Jones MT I am now in love with that. I love your style of riding and I aspire to it. Given the chance I would take exactly the line you did, hitting the sides, looking for kickers, going through some trees, pow etc. I’m not really hitting the park (literally 2% of my time on the smaller jumps and maybe a box. No rails or anything). I’m mainly riding groomed pistes in Austria, trying to butter, 180’s, ollies, bit of switch. Standard basic stuff but also trying to keep up with my 12 year old son who is lighting fast and jumping over everything and buttering like there’s no tomorrow. So I’m looking at either a Jones MT160 or the Salomon Assassin 159. I have both in my possession and need to send one back to the shop. My local store recommended the Assassin as it would suit me best (a little less stiff than the MT), but my understanding is the MT is not as stiff as the official rating suggests? The MT graphic and red base is also amazing (though I’m trying not to let graphics be a factor here!) As somebody who has ridden both boards and also the Nitro Team and my style of riding would be to ride how you did in the MT video (I can only dream), what would you suggest? Would the slightly softer flex in the Assassin be better or is there not really that much between them? Really appreciate any guidance here. Thanks
That's a tough choice, I found that both the Assassin and the Mountain Twin felt softer to me than they describe, but overall they share so many of the same features, that you could almost pick by looks/price.
There is nothing that stands out to me about either board that would make it an easy choice to choose one or the other, the only difference would be if you are looking at the 2021 Mountain Twin with spoon in the nose and tail, you might find that one a bit easier or smoother to learn butters on - but it would only be a small change. It does sounds like you want the Mountain Twin though!
@@SnowboardRobot MT it is! Thanks for the help and advice. Really appreciate it. I just hope to be able to ride it sometime soon!
@@stephengretton3732 we need a follow up review. Did you get the MT and what are your impressions of the board? I'm an older intermediate riding and wanting to learn butters, small jumps, nose and tail rolls, nothing crazy. More of a relaxed cruiser kind of guy who loves trees, and untracked terrain. What size did you get and would size up or down? I'm 5'4" 170lbs 9.5 boot. I'm between the 151 and 154cm in the MT.
Great review. Will you be doing one for the Frontier?
Thanks! I haven't filmed on it, but I have a written review on it on the site - snowboardrobot.com/snowboards/jones-frontier/
@@SnowboardRobot Thanks! Will check it out. BTW, which resort are you riding at? Is stunning!
Between Jones MTN Twin and Capita Mercury, which one would you choose? Thank you for both reviews !
I would still choose the Mercury, I like that it is a little stiffer - though that could be easily replaced with the Ultra Mountain Twin.
@@SnowboardRobot How is the durability of Capita boards? Is it true what they say about them, mainly that they loose their profiles after two weeks of riding and have tendencies to break after ~50 days)? Have You or any of Your friends experienced this type of issues?
@@dz4sp3r No I haven't at all (and I used to work in a snowboard shop and it wasn't a problem there at all). Maybe I've just been lucky, but I've owned a Horrorscope, Slush Slasher, Mercury and Outsiders, and have ridden all of them for well over 50 days each (except for the Outsiders) without anything happening to any of them. The Kazu I rode definitely had a broken in feel, but the camber profile was still there. It seems that the quality of all boards made at the mothership seem quite high, but I am also mainly riding the nicer stuff, not much of the budget/entry level models.
Can't decide btw Jones MT and Capita DOA as a daily driver all around board. I have another boards for jib and pow specifically.
To me the DOA is a bit too soft as a daily board, especially once it breaks in. I don't think you can really go wrong with the Mountain Twin.
Where are you riding? This looks so amazing
It's at Big White in Canada
Where on earth is this? The snow looks gorgeous!
It is pretty crazy, it's at Big White in BC Canada
Thanks for your reviews they are great !
Which one of a mountain twin 157 and a salomon assassin 156 would you recommand for an intermediate level rider, with a light weight (5' 10" 63kg)? I mean would one those be easier for me to ride ?
Thanks! I think that the Assassin will be easier to ride, to me it felt a bit softer, and lighter. If you see in my Assassin review it is super easy for me to flex and move around compared to the Mountain Twin. Other than that they are pretty similar boards, what about getting the Mountain Twin in a 154?
@@SnowboardRobot Thanks for the reply! Unfortunately they don't have a 154 in my local store but I could probably manage to find one on the internet. Yes I saw your Assassin review and indeed it seems a bit easier to play with, which could be better for me :)
hello I have bataleon evil twin, looking to buy an all mountain snowboard that is good for ice, moguls and uneven terrain. Is it worth getting JMT or capita mercury or any other recommendation? I don't ride powder a lot since there arent any in cypress BC. Thank you!
Both the Mountain Twin or the Mercury will be good for that sort of terrain - if you like stiffer boards I would go for the Mercury.
The Jones Mountain Twin has changed a bit for the 2021 model, so it will have a bit of a different feel from this review of the 2020 one, but it should just be a smoother riding version.
Hello. Thanks for the review. I just picked up 19/20 mt by accident I thought it’s the new version (20% off) can still return. Should I get the new version ? Or not a big difference other than spoon tech.
I haven't ridden the new 2021 with spoon, but I wouldn't bother returning it, although it has changed a bit the 19/20 is still a great board. Compared to other Jones boards with spoon, I liked the more direct feel that the Mountain Twin had with no spoon.
Hi. Thanks for the review. I’m advanced rider, have been shredding with a quite stiff full camber for the last then years. Now its the time for a new board with a little more “playfulness”. I’m undecided between the mercury and the MT. In the review of angysnowboarder he sais that they made the MT in the 2020 Version softer than the 2019. Is that right? Is it still a board that’s good for an pretty aggressive, advanced riding style? And if i decide to get it... I’m 184cm, 78kg, what would you recommend? Thought about the 160... Thanks!
I found the Mountain Twin to be a bit more playful and flexible than my Mercury, though it still had a good flex that I never found too soft or stiff. I am not sure about the difference in flex between the 2020 and 2019 versions, but I do remember the 2020 feeling softer to me than the 2018 model. The 2021 model has quite a few changes, so that might feel different again. It's an easy board to recommend, it sounds like it would be a good fit for your riding style. Either the 160 or 157 would work, I'd go for the 160 if you want to ride fast more often or have a bit more float in powder, or the 157 if you want it to be a bit easier to move around.
@@SnowboardRobot Thank you! Think i will go for the 160 as i really like to ride at higher speeds. Just one more question about the mercury: On thegoodride.com they say they didn’t like it weaving in and out of larger bumps. Can you follow this? So, do you think there are some disadvantages when riding uneven terrain or do you consider it still a flexible, playful board? It’s hard to get a feeling about how agressive it is when its described as pretty agressive... Thanks so much for your reviews And quick answers, these are helping very much!!! Will recommend you!
Hey what bindings did where u riding. Are the Holograms too soft for this board?
Thanks
I rode this with Flux TT bindings, but the Holograms or any bindings that are about a medium or medium stiff flex would suit it well.
Would say this is a good board for a beginner? Someone learning how to ride. Thank you!
Although it wouldn't be bad, I would probably put the Frontier bit.ly/3pzArXe as a top choice, it is a bit more forgiving and easier to ride than the Mountain Twin, but it still everything you will need to ride on all terrain.
Can you please do a review on the 2022 version of this board??
Yep I have a few Jones boards on my list for this season, and this new one is up there.
@@SnowboardRobot Greattt I hope the review comes soon 🙏🏼
Debating this or the Salomon Assassin. I’m currently riding a Nitro team (pos camber). Getting a bit confused on the flex of these boards as some reviews say these much more flexible than the official rating. I want to be able to butter but not on a noodle.
I found both the Mountain Twin and the Assassin to be a bit softer than they were described, but I think both of them have enough flex that you can butter without a problem, but they won't feel too soft. A fair bit will depend on your weight and the size you are looking at.
@@SnowboardRobot thanks for the reply. I did actually send you a comment / question on your website but it’s still waiting to be moderated. I can paste it here if easier?
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Hello .
Im intermediate rider.Im riding carving and powder usualy.I cant decide between jones mountain twin capita doa and yes standart.Can you help my decision please .Also Im 6.00 1.83 cm us size 11.5 .Which size can you offer me .Thank so much.
Any of those boards would be a good choice, though if you were going to ride more powder I would favour the Jones Mountain Twin or the Yes Standard. I would get the 159 in the Yes Standard, or the 159 Wide in the Mountain Twin so that it would have enough width for your boots.
Hi, which would you think would be better? Then 2020 MT or the 2021 with the new 3D Spoon shape? Could you lay the pros and cons and why for the old and new please? Deciding which to get at this moment. Thanks!
I haven't ridden the 2021 version, so it would all be a guess. Although it has the same look and name, it has a new shape, cores, spoon, a slightly better base and maybe a small change to the traction tech. It has the middle level of spoon (4mm) so it should have a smooth and easy entry to turns, and maybe the tiniest bit more of a surfy feel in deep snow. The spoon raising the contact points might make it a little slower to start a turn, but also give it a more forgiving and less catchy feel. I would guess that it wouldn't feel too crazy, because I didn't really notice it riding on groomers on the Hovercraft, which has even more spoon.
The 2020 version will be a whole lot cheaper, especially at this time of the year, and there isn't anything wrong with it. If you don't care about having the newest stuff, the 2020 is pretty cheap now snowboardrobot.com/snowboards/jones-mountain-twin/#buy
Though if you get a chance to demo the new one next season that would be good, but I think you'd be happy with the current model.
Hi! Thanks for your reply and advices. The reason why I’m considering the new 2021 model is because of the spoon and the possibility of “less catchiness” so I can continue to progress as an intermediate to advance.
But I’ve also read online that the MT is stiffer than the Frontier and maybe I should go for the frontier first before the MT?
I’m in a dilemma. Could you advise regarding the frontier vs. MT. Thank you again!
@@dpj9421 I'm a bit late but wanted to leave this out there for anyone deciding between the Frontier and MT based on flex. I haven't ridden the two but I hand flexed both boards at a shop and the Frontier oddly enough was the stiffer of the 2. And these are new unbidden boards for 2021-22.
What do you think of having a Mountain Twin as a split board? Do you think it will handle deeper days and is maneuverable and damp? I am used to riding smaller boards and not too stiff.
It sounds like it would be a good split, it is an easy board to move around and feels good riding in all conditions. As long as you don't go too short, I would probably choose a size up if it were me, just for better float in deep snow.
Snowboard Robot thanks! Ended up buying the split haha great review!
@@Luart1991 what size did you get in the MT split and did you get it into some deep pow? If so did you shift your stance back a bit and how did she do in the back country?
How is switch with the setback on the MT? Did u set it up twin or setback like the manufacturer.
I hardly noticed any difference at all. I had it set up with the back foot set to recommended, and the front foot set on in to make the stance a little narrower. I am pretty sure the new ones have two recommended marks now, one for twin, one for more directional/
@@SnowboardRobot Thx. Ordered the 2020.
Would you recommend the Jones Ultra MTN Twin over the Capita Mercury?
Nah I found that the Mercury was in a nice spot (flex wise) between the regular Mountain Twin and the Ultra Mountain Twin, I wouldn't have the need to go stiffer than the Mercury.
@@SnowboardRobot Thank you, I ended up purchasing the Mercury with Union Atlas bindings. I really debated between 2021 Atlas over Union Strata. Thank you for your content by the way. I really enjoy your reviews and your videos.
Curious as to why you're comparing the 154 Mountain Twin to the 157 Mercury and saying the Mercury is stiffer. I had both boards in the same 157 size and found them to be about the same. Otherwise great review as always.
I rode the 157 Mountain Twin first earlier in the Australian season and remember thinking that it was stiff enough (as I rode the 157 Ultra Mountain Twin straight after), but then spent more time on my Mercury and the 154 Mountain Twin in Canada. It could be the 3cm size difference that made the flex feel different to me, but both the Mountain Twin and Mercury were definitely broken in at that point. Which of the two do you like better?
@@SnowboardRobot Both really great boards and felt very interchangeable, but the Mountain Twin gets the nod from me. I felt like it had a slightly shorter camber section, but despite that had just as good pop and stability but better edge hold in really firm conditions.
@@SnowboardRobot Is it really the same flex? As I have easy access to the 157 Mercury locally and at a deal compared to the 157 MT (which I have to import frrom overseas). What would you recommend as I'm stuck in a dilema please
Big white looks fucking great. If Im ever allowed to leave my house, am coming back to canadia
Oh yeah it is such a nice place!
Are you planning to do the 2021/2022 review?
Yeah I am hoping to be able to ride a few new Jones boards this season, if I get the chance I will definitely try the new Mountain Twin.
Ty, I'm looking forward to buying the jones MT but your opinion is the last obstacle ahah
nice! how would you compare the ride to the Nitro Team?
It felt a little softer to me, and the edge hold felt different - but not in a bad way. The Nitro Team feels like it holds a good straight away in the turn, but the Mountain Twin feels strongest in the middle of a turn. Other than that they don't really have too much of a different ride.
Hi friend. My weight is 76kg and i am 173 cm. What size i need to choose? 154 or 157?. Thanks for the reply.
I would get the 154cm, it will be the best size for riding a bit of everything.
Hi
When you say 9.5 boots is that US or UK 9.5s?
9.5 US / 27.5 mondo
I'm 5'4" 170lbs, 9-9.5 US boot. 151 or 154 in the MT? Would I notice any big differences between the 2 sizes? I also ride the 156 Stratos and love that size. Never got to try the smaller sizes bc I bought it as an early release.
It depends what you want to ride on the MT. If you have the Stratos for powder/highspeed riding, then it could be better to go for the smaller MT to have something different.
I tested the Mountain Twin 3 years ago and did not like it that much - the biggest issue was that - for me and my riding - it felt a little "dead" and a little sluggish... However, it is still a good Allround Board but there are many other boards out there that are, in my opinion, better =)
Agreed. Trying to learn carving. Second year owning this board and it was not a good purchase for me. Does not want to hold edge on carving, it is hard to feel/understand if it is side slipping or going into carve. Tried my friends Burton Process Camber and that is so much better for me. Wants to catch edge if I'm not careful but otherwise really rails into the snow and is more lively.
However learing to ride when just starting out Mountain Twin is probably much more forgiving than on full on camber.
Did You have an opportunity to test Yes Standard? If yes, how it compares to JMT and Mercury?
I would like it compared to the Yes Typo since the profiles are more alike. I think the Typo might have better grip as well.
I've only ridden the Yes Greats recently, but the Standard looks to be a bit different with the wide nose and tail - the Typo does look to be super similar to the Mountain Twin/Mercury.
@@SnowboardRobot and how did You enjoy The Greats?
@@dz4sp3r It was pretty nice, it held a very good edge on icy snow, felt very smooth to turn but it felt just a bit too soft for what I prefer to ride.
It's a little bit weird as all of those boards are made in SWS Dubai. Yes Typo has only poplar wood core (and looking at GoodRide review the flex looks mediumish). Yes Standard and JMT poplar wood with bamboo and paulownia stringers added so I would expect from the Standard to behave more similar to JMT, which in my opinion is a mid-stiff board. Yes Greats on the other hand has similar core to the Yes Standard and from Your experience its softer than JMT what in my case would be a better pick. I think I'll go with the Yes Standard instead of Yes Typo or JMT.
Hey I found a good deal for this board and I really want it, and they have only the 158w.
I am 5.10 185lbs and size 10 do you think the size will be good for me?
You will be able to ride that size no problem, the little bit of extra width won't be a big deal with the boots you have. If anything it will help give it a little bit more float in powder.
I liked, this machine!! Very light, easy to control, don’t buy the wide one. Iam 182 cm got 157
Why? I'm 183 cm and 85 kg with 45 EU boot size. 161W will be too big for me?
@@karezza8225 i got 160 normal. Seems ok
Sorry for this, but your body is not strong to ride faster smoozher with some confidence. This is all about slow speed ant. Stopoing ny uneven terrain. You could not even tiuch the spirit of the board by this kind of riding. So take care and practice on groomed tarain fisrs...👍