Split Hovercraft 2023
Product not eligible for returnThe Hovercraft Split from Jones is a splitboard for men with a confirmed level, ideal for backcountry rides.
True to the Hovercraft Split original model, it has the famous short and efficient shape which offers as much flotation as a longer board. However, its shorter size gives it a precious advantage when going down a narrow path or between trees: it is very manoeuvrable and can easily squeeze through the fir trees. The Hovercraft Split remains a great board, designed for freeriding and offering a huge lift in the powder.
When it comes to putting your skins on with the Quick Tension Tail Clip system and getting into the climbing phase, the Inside & Outside Traction Tech 2.0 corrugated edges provide grip on the inside edge despite their small size. And once again, the shortened board size is favourable for kick turns.
Once you've reached the top, clip on your bindings and off you go to take on the powder and everything else in your path. For added strength, the Hovercraft Split is reinforced with stainless steel inserts on the nose and tail. In addition, the Topsheet is made of varnished wood composite, which ensures greater absorption of vibrations and shocks. The rocker gives you good lift and reduces the chance of crashing the nose of the board on landings or changes in snow conditions so that you don't get thrown off the front.
This year, the Hovercraft Split decided to go green as no ink is used on its topsheet, all logos are directly laser engraved onto the wood.
The Hovercraft Split is an accessible splitboard that offers excellent performance and fun on the way up and down.
The board is delivered as it is, with a Karakoram Ultra Clip included.
Flex : 7/10 - Stiff
Side cut: 305-260-294 for the 156cm size
Turn radius: 9.30 in the 156cm model
Camber:
Directional Rocker : classic camber with rocker for greater float and grip in all snow conditions. The longer tip rocker improves float, while the camber ensures edge hold and response. The shorter tail rocker not only provides the same power and stability than other boards, but prevents catch when entering turns and landing switch.
Shape :
Directionel : The nose is longer and wider than the tail and the inserts have been set back on the back of the board. These features provide more lift in powder.
Blunt Nose: the blunt nose provides the lift benefits of a longer nose without the rounded shape and extra weight.
Inside & Outside Traction Tech 2.0 : Strategically placed corrugated edges to counteract the negative effect of the rocker and increase edge grip on the snow.
Progressive Sidecut : The radius at the ends of the sidecut is slightly increased as the edge reaches the contact points. This larger radius ensures a smoother ride when entering and exiting turns.
Technology :
- Forever Flex: A manufacturing process that durably stabilizes the flex and rocker profile of the board.
- Classic Core: Premium poplar wood core ensures a good pop and a constant and durable flex.
- Biax Fiberglass: a dual-directional fibreglass laminate for a precise and responsive board, whatever the terrain and snow conditions.
- Stainless Steel Reinforcement: Stainless steel plate inserts are on the board's nose and tail.
- Textured Eco-Plastic Topsheet: Topsheet made from castor beans. This environmentally friendly material is ultra-light, chip and scratch resistant and repels water and snow (snow sticks less to the topsheet).
- Engineered wood Veneer: New veneered wood composite topsheets made from sustainable wood. It softens the ride and absorbs the vibration of the board
- Laser Engraved Graphics: no ink is used on the topsheet, all logos and inscriptions are laser engraved to be more environmentally friendly. The Hovercraft range is the only one to use this innovation.
- Sintered 8000 base: Sole made of UHMW-PE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) and carbon. Extremely easy to repair, it also offers maximum glide properties.
- Karakoram Ultra Clip: Jones splitboards have Karakoram clips as well as hooks on the nose and tail. These tension-adjustable K-clips improve the board's torsional rigidity.
- Recycled ABS: - The ABS plastics in Jones boards are made from recycled plastic.
- Wend Natural Wax: Waxed with natural Wend wax, Jones boards are ready to use straight from the factory.
- Bio Resin : All Jones boards are now built with bio-based, renewable epoxy instead of petroleum based epoxy.
Le gain de poids apporté par le shape court de la splitboard Hovercraft Split est un réel avantage pour cette planche aussi bien faite pour la montée que pour la descente. Pouvant surprendre la première fois qu'on la chausse en mode ski, la taille facilite la maniabilité à la montée.
Côté descente, les clips Karakoram permettent à la board de conserver une rigidité uniforme et ne se déforme pas trop. On peut donc attaquer facilement et s'engager avec précision. Grâce au tail court et rigide et cambre classique, la planche Hovercraft Split tient le pavé lorsque la neige devient plus accidentée.
Les Plus : Portance, maniabilité et fiabilité.
Les Moins : R.A.S.
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