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All my experiences with Jones have been negative, hence no Jones @ FirstLight.
I have many Ozzie friend that have them and are not overly impressed with the boards, heavy and feel dead!
I have one close mate who has been promised a new board for 2 years because of base delam and core swelling but the Australian importer wont return his calls anymore. as you can imagine he is pissed. (Mr Nidecker USA contact me to get this resolved please)

Why would you bother?

I’m sure Jeremy is a great guy but the boards and customer service are rubbish IMO

Try Trapper boards, will be local and you could even talk to guys that make them!!!

@wjb wrote:

Or you could just get a Venture and know for a fact there will be no qc issues

^^this, or Never Summer

Jeremy Jones is a great human being but with that said…his boards and customer service need some work before I fork over $850 again. Had problems with 2 solutions last year (no puck holes drilled and delam) that led to me buying a Never Summer SL.

Hope this helps

@wjb wrote:

Or you could just get a Venture and know for a fact there will be no qc issues

^^^^^^^^^this.

I´ve only seen one 2014 split Jones, a Solution at a shop a few weeks ago. It was perhaps some sort of a prototype, as it was a no-sale sample from the importer and was clearly ridden quite a lot already, the base was quite scratched. 2014 graphics anyhow. The Jones text on the base was quite misaligned, I´d say the text was about 1 cm off between sides..

I’ve ridden and owned a lot of Jones boards. Only one to have a problem is my original Solution which had the touring bracket holes just slightly off. Returned it they were very helpful in replacing it. Two seasons later, I’ve had absolutely no problems with the board.

This year they are being made in a much better factory with a very low warranty rate. It seems as though they are making strides in improving quality and durability. The new boards that I have seen look very well made. They are also offering a 3 year warranty on splits, two years on solids.

As far as the other brands. Venture and NS make well made, quality boards. I’ve ridden both for many years. I just prefer the way the Jones boards ride over those two but that’s just my personal taste.

I was also concerned after reading about the quality issues. So, I decided to get the 13-14 Solution 161 at REI bc if it sucked I can return it no questions asked. I haven’t rode it yet but so far so good…no quality issues whatsoever 😆

@mike_man wrote:

I was also concerned after reading about the quality issues. So, I decided to get the 13-14 Solution 161 at REI bc if it sucked I can return it no questions asked. I haven’t rode it yet but so far so good…no quality issues whatsoever 😆

You do know that REI has changed their return policy right? It don’t mean Return Every Item no more. That’s a deal breaker for me.

I purchased a 2012-13 Jones Solution 158 last year (the light blue model). Compared to my older Prior boards, I found the Solution to be superior in almost all respects except durability (Jones needs to make a more durable topsheet). Anyway, the Solution was great on both hardpack and powder. After about 5 days in the backcountry, I started using it as my resort board.. Last winter, I put about 20 days on it in the backcountry and five at the resort.

I did notice a gap issue between the two halves – the gap between them seemed to grow over time. I took the Solution out in mid-October and due to the gap, the board didn’t feel as responsive. I thought it might have been an issue with the K-clips (K-clip tension was weak in the fully closed position), but the gap remained more or less.

Last week I returned the Jones Solution to REI. During that same visit, I looked at the 2013-14 Jones line. The gaps seemed very tight and closed, not like the last years model. I’m not sure if I’ll get another Solution given the topsheet and durability. Your board will get marked up every time you clack your skis together while touring. But, I would consider it. That being said, the new K2 Ultrasplit looked good. If I got that I’d probably get the new adjustable tension K-clips to replace the Voile hooks. But those Voile hooks really seemed to hold that Ultrasplit together!

I could comment on the Jones quality control of there new boards….

I have 30+ days on my 13/14 jones mountain twin 161, first off this shape kicks ASS! I love everything about it and it is shredable in any type of condition, PERIOD

the quality on the other hand is silly… I bought this board from a store selling them, basically at cost which is the only way it makes sense.(<600$) splitboards are overpriced.

First off the tip clip was a joke, they pinched the rivet so tight that it wouldn’t allow the clip to slide in, It would go half way down then needed to be filed down. the metal caps that are on the tip and tail are starting to peel up and separate from the base of the board. One thing I will say is riding here in the rocky mountains we see our fair share of core shots and this board is no different, that said I am happy with how this board is holding together under those spots.. I did manage to crack a siderail in half and now that spot is a little split open along the sidewall but hasn’t opened anymore since then.. Im sure they would cop out on my warranty because that’s so easy to do with all the things we shouldn’t do on a snowboard.. :nononno: that’s what companies do.. so I will be looking at riding another brand board midway thru this next winter.

I can say from personal experience that if you want to ride a board that is tuff get a venture.. I don’t ride one but Ive seen some kids STRAIT STONE GRIND them with no issues.. To bad they don’t do camrock.. :nononno: :nononno: :thumpsup: