Jones Bases and Topsheets: Durability, speed, and environmental friendliness

In snowboarding, it's not just the shape of the board or the camber type that matters: the base and topsheet materials are essential in defining the speed, durability, and performance of each board.
Jones Snowboards is one of the most innovative brands in this area, offering high-performance decks and topsheets produced with sustainable materials.

Jones Bases: Fast, Durable, and Efficient

All Jones adult boards feature sintered decks made from Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW-PE) , an ultra-durable, wax-absorbing material.

Types of sintered and extruded bases

• Sintered 8000 Base
  Ultra-fast, highly wax-absorbent, easy-to-repair, and highly durable premium base.

• Sintered 9900 Base
  Ultra-high-performance base with carbon additives for unparalleled speed and durability. Made in Austria.

• Recycled Sintered 9900 Base (NEW)
  Made with 50% virgin material and 50% recycled factory scrap. It maintains the same durability and speed, with a lower environmental impact.

• Ultra Base
  Exclusive to Jones, with carbon additives and different types of pre-infused wax. Designed to deliver supreme glide in wet and shifting snow .

• Extruded 5000 Base
  High-performance extruded base: fast, durable, easy to repair and low maintenance.

• Flip-Flop Base
  To reduce P-Tex waste, these decks are produced in two color combinations. Performance remains unchanged, but each deck has a unique finish.

In short: Jones bases combine speed + durability + ease of maintenance , with more environmentally friendly alternatives such as the recycled version.

Topsheets Jones: resilience and sustainability

The topsheet is the top layer of the board, responsible for durability, aesthetics, and, in many cases, vibration absorption. Jones uses responsibly sourced and eco-friendly materials.

Types of topsheets

• Premium Topsheet
  Scratch resistant, designed for daily use in extreme conditions.

• Premium Eco Topsheet
  Bioplastic made from castor oil. It combines abrasion resistance with a lower environmental impact.

• Ultralight Eco Topsheet
  Ultralight version of castor bean bioplastic. Maximum strength with minimum weight.

• Flax Fiber
  Carbon-neutral flax fiber that absorbs vibrations and improves control on hard or uneven snow.

• Ash Wood Veneer
  Lightweight and durable ash veneer. Eliminates vibrations and improves torsional rigidity.

Bottom line: Jones topsheets not only protect your board, they also provide riding comfort and help reduce environmental impact .

Conclusion

Jones' base and topsheets demonstrate that the brand is not just looking for performance and speed , but also a real commitment to durability and sustainability .

• Bases such as Sintered 9900 or Ultra Base guarantee maximum speed and wax absorption.

• Alternatives such as the Recycled 9900 and the Flip-Flop Base reduce environmental impact.

• Topsheets made of bioplastic and natural fibers provide strength, lightness, and vibration absorption.

If you're looking for a board that combines high-end technology and respect for the planet , Jones is one of the best choices.