The Jones Frontier 22/23 is a directional snowboard designed for riders seeking a board that points forward and handles a range of mountain conditions. Its setup emphasizes stability and smooth turn initiation, making it a go-to option for those who spend time exploring both groomers and softer snow.
This model features a Directional Rocker profile, combining a raised nose for improved float in powder with a flatter tail for drive and responsiveness. The board’s flex rating of 6 strikes a balance between playful maneuverability and the stiffness needed to maintain edge hold at speed, giving you confidence whether you’re carving groomers or hitting variable terrain.
A flex rating of 6 indicates a mid-stiff board that absorbs chatter on harder snow while still providing enough feedback for precise turns. In practical terms, you get a stable ride at higher speeds without sacrificing the ability to initiate turns easily, making it suitable for riders who want versatility without extremes of softness or stiffness.
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Jones says about the Frontier 22/23
The Frontier is a directional freeride board designed to be the perfect daily driver for the playful all-mountain shredder.
Featuring a floaty, freeride nose matched with a freestyle tail, the Frontier is ideal for pow days, park days and every day in between. The Frontier’s Directional shape, Directional Rocker profile and Traction Tech 2.0 edges provide confident stability riding through tech terrain or rough snow while the spooned nose+tail edges on the 3D Contour Base 1.0 reduce edge catch and make it easy to turn in tight terrain. The Frontier offers high performance without skimping on materials as it’s built with a Sintered 8000 base, an Eco-plastic topsheet and a Classic Core that is specially profiled between the feet for added pop.