Jones W Howler Splitboard

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A directional shape running 288-245-280 mm at 148 cm pairs a 7.6 m sidecut with 8 mm of taper, which keeps turn initiation quick without giving up nose float, while full tip-to-tail camber with an 8 mm rise and a flat zone under the rear inserts drives the tail hard out of a turn. At 2,600 g per board in a 148 the W Howler sits mid-weight for a freeride split, which suits day missions into steep, technical zones more than long, low-angle approaches. Expert Review Ratings and sizing guidance verified against manufacturer specifications. Is This the Right Splitboard for You? Best For Advanced women riders who tour into steep, technical terrain, want full camber and a mid-stiff flex for stomping landings, and accept 2,600 g per board in a 148 to get it. Consider Another Splitboard If You want a softer, more forgiving board, a lighter setup for long approaches, or a wider powder shape. Full camber at a mid-stiff flex asks for an active, experienced rider. CCBB Splitboard Ratings Uphill Efficiency 3/5 2,600 g per board (148 cm) Downhill Performance 5/5 Mid-stiff flex, 8 mm camber rise Soft Snow Float 4/5 288 mm nose, 8 mm taper Firm Snow Grip 5/5 Full camber, three bumps per edge Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited. CCBB Splitboard Profile Dimensions288-245-280 mm (148 cm) Turn Radius7.6 m (148 cm) Rocker ProfileHigh Power Camber, full tip to tail Flex PatternMid-stiff, 8 of 10 Core and LaminatePaulownia and poplar core with Koroyd, triax glass Mount Point51.0 cm stance, 2 cm setback (148 cm) Skin FitPre-cut, group A Recommended UseBackcountry freeride and freestyle Why We Like It Full tip-to-tail camber with an 8 mm rise and a flat zone under the rear inserts puts real power in the tail, which is what lets a 148 hold an edge through a firm, steep traverse. A 7.6 m sidecut at 148 cm is short for a freeride board, so the W Howler comes around quickly in tight trees and couloirs rather than demanding open terrain to work. Medium Traction Tech adds three contact bumps per edge at the front foot, center and back foot, with the center bump slightly larger, and those extra contact points are what hold a skin track that has gone to ice. The Medium 3D Contour Base runs 4 mm of spoon bevel in the nose and 0 to 4 mm in the tail, starting just before the contact points, which lifts the nose in soft snow without shortening the 114 cm effective edge. Best Uses Steep, technical backcountry lines Day tours where the descent sets the plan Freestyle riding on natural features beyond the resort Firm, wind-affected snow and icy skin tracks Riders 110 to 160 lbs on either size Splitboard Selection Advice Both sizes of the Jones W Howler carry the same 110 to 160 lbs rider weight range, so the size call comes down to boot size and terrain rather than weight. The 148 fits US 7 to 10, runs a 24.5 cm waist, and holds a 7.6 m sidecut over 114 cm of effective edge. The 151 fits US 8 to 11, widens to 24.7 cm, and stretches to 7.8 m over 117 cm. Riders in the US 8 to 10 overlap should take the 148 for tight terrain and the 151 for speed and float. Full-camber boards reward a stance that respects the factory numbers. The reference stance on the 148 is 51.0 cm with 2 cm of setback, and 53.0 cm on the 151. Moving off that setback pulls the rear foot out of the flat zone the camber profile is built around, which is where the tail power comes from. Skins are sold separately and sized by group rather than by length, and both sizes fall in group A. Size and setup guidance reviewed by CCBB splitboard staff. Confirm size against your weight, boot size and terrain. 📐 Technical Specifications Full spec table · Click to expand Shape and Sizing Sizes: 148, 151 cm Dimensions: 288-245-280 mm (148 cm), 291-247-283 mm (151 cm) Waist Width: 24.5 cm (148 cm), 24.7 cm (151 cm) Sidecut Radius: 7.6 m (148 cm), 7.8 m (151 cm) Taper: 8.0 mm Effective Edge: 114 cm (148 cm), 117 cm (151 cm) Weight: 2,600 g per board (148 cm), 2,700 g per board (151 cm) Reference Stance: 51.0 cm (148 cm), 53.0 cm (151 cm), 2 cm setback Construction and Use Shape: Directional, low taper under 10 mm Profile: High Power Camber, full tip to tail, 8 mm rise, extended flat zone under the rear inserts Core: Control Split Core, dual-density paulownia and poplar at a 2:1 stringer ratio, with Koroyd damping inserts Laminate: Triax fiberglass with ampliTex carbon and flax stringers Base: Sintered 8000, factory waxed and de-tuned at tip and tail Topsheet: Premium Eco, a bio-plastic derived from castor beans Split Hardware: Karakoram Ultra Clips 2.0 with Karakoram Tip-Lock Tip Clips 2.0 Sidewall and Edges: Recycled ABS sidewalls with recycled German steel edges Base Contour: Medium 3D Contour Base, 4 mm spoon bevel in the nose, 0 to 4 mm in the tail Edge Grip: Medium Traction Tech, three bumps per edge Flex: Mid-stiff, 8 of 10 Rider Weight Range: 110 to 160 lbs (49 to 73 kg), both sizes Boot Size Range: US 7 to 10 (148 cm), US 8 to 11 (151 cm) Skin Fit: Pre-cut, group A Recommended Use: Backcountry freeride and freestyle Compare the Jones W Howler W Howler vs. Jones W Dream Weaver 2.0 Splitboard The Jones W Dream Weaver 2.0 Splitboard is the all-mountain freeride option in the women's line, built to cover a wider range of snow at a friendlier flex. The W Howler is the full-camber, energetic board of the two and asks more of the rider in return for tail power and edge hold on steep, firm terrain. Shop the Jones W Dream Weaver 2.0 Splitboard W Howler vs. Jones Women's Solution Splitboard The Jones Women's Solution Splitboard is the all-conditions backcountry board in the women's line, stable and floaty across mixed snow. The W Howler trades some of that composure for pop and precision, so riders who tour long days on variable snow choose the Solution and riders who pick technical objectives choose the W Howler. Shop the Jones Women's Solution Splitboard W Howler vs. Jones Women's Stratos Splitboard The Jones Women's Stratos Splitboard is the versatile all-conditions touring board, dynamic and floaty rather than aggressive. The W Howler runs full camber and a mid-stiff flex, which makes it the stronger choice for stomping landings and holding an edge on refrozen snow. Shop the Jones Women's Stratos Splitboard Common Questions Who should buy the Jones W Howler Splitboard? The Jones W Howler Splitboard suits advanced to expert women riders who tour to reach steep, technical terrain and ride it with freestyle intent. Full tip-to-tail camber at a mid-stiff flex rewards an active rider who drives the board, and at 2,600 g per board in a 148 the W Howler is a day-mission tool rather than a long-approach tourer. What bindings and skins work with the Jones W Howler Splitboard? The Jones W Howler Splitboard takes splitboard-specific bindings mounted on a puck interface, not solid-board snowboard bindings, and the board is sold on its own, so the binding interface and skins are separate purchases. Jones sizes its pre-cut splitboard skins by group rather than by length, and both the 148 and the 151 fall in group A. Confirm the puck pattern of your binding system against the board before mounting. How much does the Jones W Howler Splitboard weigh? The Jones W Howler Splitboard weighs 2,600 g per board at 148 cm and 2,700 g per board at 151 cm. One correction worth making: the published pound conversion reads the same figure for both sizes, which cannot hold when the kilogram figures differ by 100 g, so treat the kilogram column as the reliable one. Any weight quoted for the W Howler without a size attached is incomplete. Should I size the Jones W Howler Splitboard at 148 or 151? Both sizes of the Jones W Howler Splitboard cover the same 110 to 160 lbs rider weight range, so boot size and terrain decide. The 148 is rated for US 7 to 10 with a 24.5 cm waist and a 7.6 m sidecut, and the 151 for US 8 to 11 with a 24.7 cm waist and a 7.8 m sidecut. Take the 148 for quicker turns in tight terrain and the 151 for stability and float at speed. How does the Jones W Howler Splitboard handle firm snow? Firm snow is where the Jones W Howler Splitboard is strongest. Full camber holds pressure along the whole effective edge, 114 cm at 148 cm, and Medium Traction Tech adds three contact bumps per edge so the board keeps purchase on refrozen and wind-affected surfaces. The same feature helps on an icy skin track in split mode. Is the Jones W Howler Splitboard too much board for an intermediate rider? For most intermediate riders, yes. The Jones W Howler Splitboard runs a mid-stiff flex rated 8 of 10 with full tip-to-tail camber, a combination that demands an active stance and punishes a passive one. Intermediate riders progressing into the backcountry are better served by a softer, more forgiving flex. Our Verdict The Jones W Howler Splitboard is the women's split to reach for when the objective is steep and the descent is the point. A 288-245-280 mm directional shape with 8 mm of taper turns on a 7.6 m sidecut at 148 cm, full tip-to-tail camber with an 8 mm rise and a flat zone under the rear inserts loads the tail for stomping landings, and Medium Traction Tech keeps three contact points per edge biting on refrozen snow. At 2,600 g per board in a 148 the W Howler carries more mass than a dedicated touring shape, and it earns that back the moment the terrain gets technical. Show more