As probably the most technically advanced board in the Jones collection, the Aviator 2.0 is a truly remarkable snowboard that blurs the lines between big mountain charger, Park destroyer and all-terrain slayer. This stunning board can handle everything and anything you put in front of it, but not only does it handle it, it absolutely nails it. Designed in collaboration with Victor DeLaRue and Jimmy Goodman, the Aviator 2.0 is aimed at more experienced riders looking for a versatile board that can deliver exceptional performance over the whole mountain. Stepping back a bit from the freeride direction of most of the Jones range, the Aviator 2.0 anchors itself firmly in the more all-terrain camp. It's equally happy charging around the resort as it is hitting the trees or lapping kicker lines in the park. Built around a state-of-the-art blunt-tipped directional twin shape that is designed to combine a low swing weight with a profile that can handle even the deepest snow, the Aviator 2.0 is a true resort raider.
Rider Style
Experienced riders who want the balance of a freestyle board with the power and response of a big mountain charger to take on absolutely everything on the mountain.
Shape Overview
This Aviator 2.0 all-new state-of-the-art blunt-tipped directional twin shape has been designed to deliver a responsive and dynamic ride across the whole mountain without sacrificing that balanced feel you only get with a more freestyle-focused board. To this, Jones then adds their state-of-the-art Traction Tech 3.5 sidecut, which places 3 small bumps along the edges creating additional bite points (1). These bumps work like the serrations on a bread knife, increasing edge hold without sacrificing slow-speed stability. At the far ends of the sidecut, the radius is incrementally increased as the edge reaches the contact point. Gradually increasing the sidecut radius towards the contact point delivers smoother turn initiation and exit as the edge tracks in and out of the snow with a less abrupt transition (2).
Profile
True Camber: The Aviators True Camber profile is a traditional full camber profile that offers the insane edge response of camber without the usual hang-ups. The camber radius tapers into the bevelled 3D Contour Base at the tips, which releases the edges where they like to hook and balances the pop and directional stability of the camber with a looser, less-catchy feel.
3D Contour Base 2.0
One of the key ingredients to the Aviator's versatility is the innovative 3D Contour 2.0 base profile. This state-of-the-art base shape features an even balance of a 4mm spoon bevel in the nose and a 4mm spoon bevel in the tail. This technology delivers three distinct benefits to the rider; the first is that it creates a smoother transition from edge to edge. Secondly, it lifts those contact points clear of the snow, creating a smooth, buttery freestyle feel, and finally, it helps channel snow flow down under the board, producing additional lift in the pow.
Construction
The Aviator 2.0 utilises some of the most advanced snowboard construction to deliver a stunning ride. Heading up this advanced build is the featherweight Koroyd enhanced Power Core. Combining poplar, Paulownia and bamboo, the Power Core delivers a s a poppy and powerful ride. However, by replacing the wood in the tips with Koroyd inserts, Jones has managed to reduce the swing weight of the Aviator to deliver a level of control and feel almost unheard of in this type of board. Koroyd is a unique material similar to Honeycomb but is formed from binding composite tubes rather than Honeycomb's hexagons. Koroyd is super light whilst being extremely strong. The Aviator 2.0's powerful structural layers blend tri-ax glass fibre with advanced Carbon/Innegra reinforcing and Flax/Basalt stringers. This unique combination of materials ideally suits snowboard construction, adding strength and durability to the board while giving unrivalled shock absorption, ensuring that the new Aviator 2.0 delivers stunning performance whilst still feeling smooth and progressive to ride.
Base
Underlining the Aviator's high-performance credentials is the super-fast and super-tough 8000 sintered base. This high-end base material is made from Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene and Carbon.
KEY FEATURES
- Traction Tech 3.5
- Progressive Sidecut
- Twin Directional Shape
- Blunt Nose
- Spoon 2.0
- Stiffness 8/10
- V Core
- Directional Flex
- Power Core
- Koroyd Inserts
- Tri-Ax Carbon/Innegra Reinforcement
- Tri-Ax Fibreglass
- Flax/Basal Stringers
- Sintered 8000 Base
- Eco Plastic Top Sheet
- Oversized Recycled Edges
- Flip Flop Base
