Jones’s Project X has earned itself an enviable reputation as being the worlds most advanced snowboard. As the brainchild of head designer Xavier Nidecker, it showcases pioneering manufacturing processes and materials to create a truly stunning and game-changing snowboard. For 20/21 it’s all change for the Project X, by combining the revolutionary shape of the all-new Stratos with an all-new advanced Project X construction, Jones’s have created a truly stunning snowboard that is nothing short of remarkable to ride. The fully directional tapered shape with deep sidecut and full-sized tail creates a unique snowboard. Combining the float of a powder board with the edge response of a piste charger and the versatility of an all-terrain twin, the new Project X is a remarkable snowboard that completely redefines high-end snowboard performance.
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Rider Style
The Project X’s game-changing ride is perfect for advanced through to expert riders who are looking for the ultimate performance in any type of terrain or conditions.
Shape Overview
The unique hybrid shape of the Project X 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 Project X lightning fast edge control and response on the piste. The full-sized tail, when ridden with a more centred stance, gives the Project X a more freestyle flavour even letting you ride switch with total confidence.
Insert: Jones Stratos Shape
Profile
The 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.
Insert: Directional Rocker
3D Contour Base 3.0
One of the key features that set the new Project X 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 board's 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.
Insert: Contour Base 3.0
Construction
Although the Project X shares the same shape as the Stratos, it’s when you get to what’s inside it that things change. Heading up this ground-breaking construction is the all-new Fusion core. The new Fusion Core is Jones’s lightest wood core yet. Made mostly from paulownia it features specially positioned pockets of poplar to improved both durability and response. However, what sets the Project X apart from other boards is the advanced structural layers. These are formed from Jones’s all-new unique Fusion Carbon Construction. This cutting edge board lay-up process fuses together multiple layers of aerospace-grade carbon fibre with the lightweight Fusion core using as little epoxy as possible. After curing, these internal board layers are then pressed in between the base and top sheet, once again using as little epoxy as possible. By stabilising the internal layers before the final moulding stage and reducing heavy epoxy volume, Fusion Carbon construction produces the most durable and responsive snowboard you can get.
Base
As the Project X is all about delivering the ultimate performance, Jones utilise their super high-end Ultra base. This Jones exclusive base material sets new performance standards. With 25% better wax absorption, better glide in warm/wet snow and better durability this stunning material is the ultimate high-performance base.
KEY FEATURES
- Traction Tech 3.0
- 3D Contour Base 3.0
- Deep Sidecut
- Directional Shape
- Stiffness 7/10
- V Core
- Directional Flex
- Fusion Core
- Fusion Carbon Construction
- Fibreglass Reinforcing
- Ultra Base
- Thin Recycled Edges
- Recycled Black ABS
- Flip Flop Base
- Bio Resin
- Wend Natural Wax
- Factory Tuned
