Jones Howler 2026 Snowboards - Pre-order for May 2025
Pickup available at NZ Shred Shotover Street
Usually ready in 24 hours
Jones Howler Snowboard 2026
The creative freerider’s favorite.
Freestyle x freeride, full camber, stable, poppy. Ideal for technical freeriding and freestyle.
The Howler is a next generation directional freeride board designed by Victor De Le Rue and Elena Hight that’s built for making steep, technical terrain your playground.
Flex: 4/5
Mid-stiff flex for power and control
All-Mountain: 8/10
Powder: 9/10
Freestyle: 8/10
Features:
Shape:
Directional - Low Tapered
Profile:
High Power Camber
Tapered directional shape with 3D Flip Tips for nimble float:
Directional shapes maximize float, speed and response for supreme freeride performance and all-mountain versatility.
High Power Camber:
High full camber profile for improved grip and trick stomping
Medium 3D Contour Base:
3D Contour Base tuned for all-terrain featuring 4mm spoon bevel in the nose and 0 to 4mm spoon bevel in the tail. Spoon bevel starts just before contact point.
Koroyd®:
Developed from aerospace technology, award winning Koroyd synthetic core material is the lightest core dampening material we’ve ever tested. It absorbs vibrations and reduces tip swing weight, enabling quicker, smoother turns.
BComp Carbon Flax Stringer:
BComp Carbon / Flax stringers offer the perfect performance balance as the carbon provides crazy pop and the flax sucks up chatter and reduces CO2 emissions compared to a full carbon stringer. Developed in collaboration with the Swiss engineering firm BComp.
Power Core:
Advanced triple-density full wood core made from responsibly harvested Bamboo, Paulownia and Poplar. Centered Bamboo stringers enhance durability, pop and torsional stiffness, while the Paulownia keeps the core light and damp.
Triax Fiberglass:
Triaxial fiberglass laminate made with a triple layer, multi-axis construction that delivers a precise and powerful board feel with a mid-stiff torsional flex for supreme response in variable snow conditions.
Sintered 8000 Base:
Premium sintered base material that’s ultra fast, highly wax absorbent, easy to repair and proven to be one of the most durable and long lasting base materials in the industry.
Power Core:
Advanced triple-density full wood core made from responsibly harvested Bamboo, Paulownia and Poplar. Centered Bamboo stringers enhance durability, pop and torsional stiffness, while the Paulownia keeps the core light and damp.
Premium Eco Topsheet:
Durable and scratch resistant bio-plastic topsheet made from castor beans that’s engineered to provide exceptional abrasion and impact resistance while minimizing environmental impact.
Recycled ABS & Edges:
Recycled ABS sidewalls with a rounded finish that are engineered to enhance durability by reducing topsheet chipping and impact damage.
Bombproof steel edges made from recycled German steel, engineered for maximum strength and long-lasting durability.
Sustainability:
BComp Carbon Flax Stringer. Fair Trade. Solar Powered Production. Built with Bio-resin. Recycled Sidewalls and Edges. Wend Bio Wax. Sustainably Harvested Wood.
So this is a tricky area. A lot of variation based on riding style, ability, gender; some boards your ride a little shorter or longer than standard. But use this chart as a good basis, and feel free to get in touch about any specific board sizing for your needs.
To decide between two sizes, choose the smaller size if your priority is maneuverability and freestyle performance, choose the larger size if you're focused on riding fast and powder performance. A shorter board will be easier to turn and a longer board will offer better float and stability riding off-piste.
