Jones Profiles Guide: Which camber type is best for you?

When choosing a snowboard, one of the most important aspects is its profile (camber). The profile defines how the board handles in powder, on the piste, or in the park.
Jones Snowboards offers several profiles designed to suit different riding styles, from aggressive freeride to creative freestyle.

🔹 What is a profile in snowboarding?

The profile is the shape of the board's edge when viewed from the side. It can be cambered, flatter, or have rocker areas.
Depending on the design, the board may offer more grip, flotation, stability or maneuverability .

🔹 Jones's main profiles

1. Directional Rocker

A camber-dominant profile, with rocker in the nose and little to none in the tail.

• What it's like : Long nose with pronounced rocker, shorter and stiffer tail.

• Advantages :

  • Excellent flotation in powder snow.

  • Stability on fast descents.

  • Stability and solid grip thanks to the camber underfoot.

  • Flotation and maneuverability in deep snow thanks to the nose rocker.

  • Precise response and safety on technical terrain.

• Ideal for : Freeride and riders looking for power on technical descents.

2. Camrock (Camber + Rocker)

An all-terrain flex pattern that combines rocker at the nose and tail with camber underfoot.

• What it's like : Camber underfoot and rocker at the nose and tail.

• Advantages :

  • Good balance between grip and maneuverability.

  • More forgiveness than a full camber.

  • Pop and grip from camber.
  • More playful nose and tail for freestyle.
  • Great balance between control and fun.

• Ideal for : All-mountain, riders who want a versatile board for everything.

3. True Camber

Traditional camber throughout the board.

• What it's like : Traditional camber across the board.

• Advantages :

  • Maximum pop and response.

  • Explosive pop for jumps.

  • Precise control and maximum grip when carving and jumping.

• Ideal for : Technical freestyle and experienced riders looking for power.

4. Powder Rocker

• What it's like : Accentuated rocker in the nose and tail, flatter center.

• Advantages :

  • Maximum flotation in deep powder.

  • Feeling like surfing the snow.

• Ideal for : Powder days and riders who love the surf style.

5. Christenson Surf Rocker

Designed with surf shaper Chris Christenson , this profile features surfboard-inspired rocker at the nose and tail .

• How it works : When you put weight on the tail, the nose rises, providing extreme floatation in powder.

• What it's like : Designed in collaboration with surf shaper Chris Christenson.

• Advantages :

  • Smooth and fluid turn.

  • Surfing feeling on all types of snow.

• Ideal for : Creative riders who want a fun and organic ride.

Quick comparison

Conclusion

The profile of your board defines your experience on the mountain.

• Looking for power and stability ? → True Camber or Directional Rocker .

• Do you prefer versatility ? → Camrock .
  

• Want to surf the snow? → Surf Rocker .

With Jones, you can find the profile that best suits your style and preferred conditions.