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The Jones Tweaker rides like a park board, but with freeride capabilities. Photo: JC//The Inertia

For years, Jones Snowboards has made a name for itself as a backcountry stalwart. A board company built on freeride and hike-to lines. Its splitboards are virtually unparalleled in reputation throughout the industry. In fact, Jones has almost come to define the directional freeride snowboard, like the Flagship, a stiff, floaty stick for big lines and big air in variable conditions, if you have that in your bag.

But what about more playful models from Jones? Boards that can be taken a bit less seriously – boards you can jib around on with a twin tip and just have fun, ollying, spinning, and popping your way to a good time, but still draw floaty lines in powder? The Jones Tweaker ($530) is that board and then some. This full-cambered ride features a wood core and feels wonderful under your feet. I rode the Tweaker in a 156 (there is also a “Pro” version, which is stiffer). Here’s a disclaimer you may have already guessed: I like softer boards for all-mountain rides, so I may be somewhat biased in my opinion of this deck. That said, this is a severely underrated option in the Jones lineup.

Bottom Line: Jones has long been one of our favorite snowboard brands, but the Jones Tweaker is too often overlooked. The board is a true quiver-killer for riders who lean all-mountain freestyle in their on-mountain interests. This deck excels on groomers and in the park, but still has plenty of powder chops for total versatility. Better yet, at $530, it’s a premium feeling board at a more approachable price.

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The Jones Tweaker and Jones Rally Cat are both softer all-mountain boards that boast versatility. Photo: Colter Hinchcliffe//The Inertia

Testing The Jones Tweaker

Here’s the catch (in a good way): The nose and tail shape on this board borrows design cues from other Jones’ freeride offerings. Basically, that translates into a stick that allows for total fun in powder, and surprisingly so. I used this deck in the backcountry a bunch, with a variety of snow conditions — from soft pow to wet spring snow — using Drift approach skis. The board was a blast regardless of where I rode it. I then took the Tweaker to the resort a handful of times, and had an absolute hoot with it — in early season with soft groomers as well as light park riding. It is truly an overlooked and versatile board in the Jones arsenal.

Who Is This Snowboard For?

If you’re into rails and general park riding where airs are on the menu, the Tweaker is well adept for all of it. I love the Tweaker riding switch, and its lightweight design allows for easy butters and jibbing. Yes, you can really get this thing around and have a ball on side hits, or any kind of features you want. Park rats will love this board.

The soft feel to the Tweaker may deter the hard-carving groomer hound. But there still wasn’t much chatter. Fun fact: the board’s steel edges are made from recycled German steel, fitting in nicely with Jones’ sustainable ethos.

The Jones Meteorite Bindings pair perfectly with the Jones Tweaker. Photo: JC//The Inertia

The Jones Meteorite Binding

Quick sidenote, I used the Jones Meteorite Bindings with the Tweaker, and they fit really well together. The Meteorite is a comfortable, workman-like binding for all-mountain riding and a lower-impact, surfy feel. The highback on this binding provides just enough leverage to power around the board, but really maintains a “flexy” feel. If you want something stiffer and more responsive for big lines, this isn’t your binding. But if you’re seeking something fun for your local hill that isn’t overly constricting, then the Meteorite is the jam.

Jones Tweaker

Sizing: 146, 149, 151, 154, 156, 157W, 159, 160W, 162
Riding Style: All-Mountain Freestyle
Profile: Camber
Shape: True Twin
Flex: 4-5/10

Pros: Approachable ride that works well everywhere, from jibbing in the park to powder turns
Cons: A bit soft for heavier or more aggressive riders
Best For Riders Who: Want a softer do-it-all freestyle board that holds up just fine in the deep stuff.

What I Loved (and Didn’t Love) About the Tweaker

The Tweaker is the kind of board that makes for an easy daily driver. The affordable stick ($530) does a little bit of everything, and does it well. It’s playful, has pop in that full camber, and still allows for really fun turns in powder, given that legacy shape from Jones. It’s available in nine sizes from 146 up to 162, including two slightly wider versions for the big-footed among us.

This true twin design works well in the park and all over the mountain. Photo: JC//The Inertia

Versatility

Plenty of brands have done away with true twin shapes in their “all-mountain” boards, instead opting for directional twins or tapered decks. With that in mind, it’s cool to see a full-camber board with a true twin shape, which in the Jones Tweaker combines for a versatile ride. That softer flex (about a 4 or 5 out of 10) means that this board is playful and pretty forgiving, but that full camber maintains a good deal of pop for airs, etc. It’s lightweight, too, and because Jones is a big-mountain board maker, the Tweaker is still capable of a steep line in the backcountry — while it might not be our first choice for that, it’ll still serve you when the going gets deep, or steep.

Soft With Some Limitations

Now, if you’re looking to do side-hikes and out-of-bounds lines all day where you’re riding pure pow and/or variable snow on big-mountain lines, you can find a more specific model in the Jones line (think directional). And some riders may really not like the soft feel of the Tweaker, but hey, you can opt for the Tweaker Pro if you need a stiffer deck. For my money, it’s easily one of the most underrated boards in the Jones line and actually deserves the spotlight more. Feel free to yell at me if you disagree.

The Burton Process is worth a look if you want a similar all-mountain freestyle deck. Photo: Will Sileo//The Inertia

Other Boards To Consider

If you need a comp from other companies, I would consider the Burton Process, another all-mountain board that rides similarly with comparable versatility. It’s important to note that Jones has added the Tweaker Pro to its lineup. Essentially, the brand added stiffness to the Tweaker for high-end riders who really pine for less flex. But most reviewers have said that the Tweaker Pro has maintained the model’s all-around feel. Jones also has the Rally Cat, a directional twin board with a similarly soft flex, which suits beginner and intermediate riders looking for a versatile deck (it was also one of our top-pick women’s snowboards).

This board may be overlooked, but we think you should check it out. Photo: JC//The Inertia

Final Thoughts

It’s not often you find premium construction, a sustainable ethos, and a shred-worthy board at a great price, but the Jones Tweaker should get more shine. It might not be Jones’ most popular or flashy board, but it excels as an all-mountain freestyle deck with a softer flex. If you need a one-and-done option and tend to jib in the park, or like to make groomers fun, the Tweaker is a fantastic choice. Plus, with Jones’ legacy of freeriding, this board still holds up just fine in the deep stuff.

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The Jones Tweaker: One of the Snowboard Brand’s Most Underrated Boards