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Size chart
Quick Specs
| Shape | Directional |
| Profile | Christenson Surf Rocker |
| Flex | 3/5 Happy medium |
| Sizes | 142 / 152 cm |
| Fiberglass | Triax |
| Base | Sintered 8000 |
Product Description
The Mountain Surfer is Jones's purest expression of snowsurfing: a bindings-free directional deck shaped to ride powder like an ocean wave. Its Christenson Surf Rocker lifts the nose skyward the moment you weight the tail, delivering effortless float on any deep-snow line. A tapered outline, Triax Fiberglass, and 3D stepped edges give it drive and grip when carves get committed. For riders ready to explore the mountain on their own terms.
Product Details
| Camber Profile | Christenson Surf Rocker: continuous surf-inspired rocker from tip to tail, shaped after Chris Christenson's surfboard curves. Weighting the tail lifts the nose out of the snow for extreme float in powder. |
| 3D Stepped Edges | Lock in turns |
| Surf Speed Hull | Surf Speed Hull |
| Core | Premium Core |
| Fiberglass | Triax Fiberglass: triple-layer, multi-axis fiberglass laminate; mid-stiff torsional flex for precise, powerful response across variable conditions |
| Base | Sintered 8000 Base: ultra-fast premium sintered base, highly wax-absorbent and easy to repair |
| Epoxy | Durabond Bio-Epoxy [27]: bio-sourced epoxy with 27% plant-based carbon, -33% CO₂ vs conventional petrochemical epoxy; on 100% of Jones decks |
| Sidewalls | Recycled ABS: 100% recycled ABS with rounded finish to reduce chipping; on all Jones boards |
| Edges | Recycled Edges: recycled German steel edges on all Jones boards since 2010 |
Mountain Surfer Powsurfer 2027 FAQ
This board has no bindings at all. How do you actually control it?
The Mountain Surfer is a powsurfer: no inserts, no binding mounts. You control it through body weight and foot pressure alone, the same way you'd surf a wave. The 3D stepped edges along the rails give your feet leverage points to initiate and hold turns, and the Christenson Surf Rocker responds to weight shifts by lifting the nose out of the snow.
Is the Mountain Surfer built for powder only, or can I ride it on groomers too?
Pure powder specialist. Jones rates it 10/10 for Powder and 0/10 for All-Mountain and Freestyle. The Christenson Surf Rocker is a tip-to-tail continuous rocker with no camber points. It thrives in soft snow and won't perform predictably on hardpack or groomers. It's a surfboard for snow, exceptional at one thing.
How does the Christenson Surf Rocker actually work?
The Christenson Surf Rocker is a continuous tip-to-tail rocker profile modeled on shaper Chris Christenson's surfboard curves. There's no camber: the board never sits flat. When you load the tail, the nose lifts out of the snow for extreme float. It's the core mechanic that lets the board plane over deep powder the way a surfboard planes over water.
Which size should I get, 142 or 152?
The Mountain Surfer comes in two lengths: 142 and 152 cm. The 152 (7.4 lbs / 3.4 kg) gives more float in deep snow and suits most riders. The 142 works better for lighter riders or those who want a snappier, more reactive feel. Stance width doesn't factor in since there are no bindings.
Do I need to be an experienced rider to use a powsurfer?
Yes. The Mountain Surfer is a next-level board for riders who already have solid powder and backcountry experience. With no bindings, you manage speed and direction entirely through body weight on untracked terrain. It's not a learning board. Jones positions it for riders who want to push into a new riding sensation, not learn the fundamentals.
What does the Surf Speed Hull on the base actually do?
The Surf Speed Hull is a concave geometry shaped into the underside of the Mountain Surfer. It channels snow flow beneath the board to generate speed and lift in deep powder, borrowing the planing principle from surf hull design. It works together with the Christenson Surf Rocker to maximize float and forward drive.
Can I ride this switch, or is it strictly one direction?
Strictly one direction. The Mountain Surfer has a tapered directional shape: wide rounded nose, narrower tail. The Christenson Surf Rocker is tuned to lift the nose when you load the tail. Riding switch works against both features. It's designed to be pointed downhill and surfed, not ridden both ways.
What is the build quality like, and will it hold up in the backcountry?
The Mountain Surfer uses Triax Fiberglass for torsional rigidity, a Sintered 8000 Base that's fast and repairable, Durabond Bio-Epoxy with 27% plant-based carbon, 100% recycled ABS sidewalls, and recycled German steel edges. These are the same core materials Jones uses across its full adult snowboard lineup.