JONES TWIN SISTER

This board became my new daily driver for the 2024/2025 season. I had outgrown (both literally and figuratively) my Arbor Swoon (Rocker), and it was time to upgrade. The very first thing I noticed about this board is its stability. Compared to my Swoon, the Twin Sister immediately felt more stable. I could feel the stiffer flex and camber working together to keep me tracking straight (it didn’t feel squirrelly or loose when flatbasing or going fast).

I loved laying down large carves. I felt confident in the edge control whenever I initiated a turn. I was locked into a smooth arc, and I easily ankle-steered into the next turn with minimal effort. So much fun! This immediately made me want to go faster—so much so that I found myself putting on the gas. Soon, it was all gas and no brakes, slaloming/carving down the groomers. This made for an incredibly satisfying day on the mountain.

On bumpy, uneven snow, I never felt bucked around or out of control. For the most part, it glided over the top of rough terrain. Now, it's not a dedicated freeride board, so I did have to pay attention and get lower, but in the end, it got me through any rough patch I came across. While navigating the rough patches, I did come across pockets of deeper snow. Unfortunately, it wasn’t knee-deep powder, but I was able to see the potential this board has for powder riding. In these pockets, I found that leaning back (even if slightly), the nose of the Twin Sister popped right up. And that Spoon tech (3D shaping) worked its magic and kept me gliding on top of the snow without nose-diving—all of this without having to put too much effort in. I did have my bindings set back slightly, which helped with float, but even centered, I think this board could handle the average pow day.

As far as playfulness/freestyle capability goes, I had to put a little more effort into nose and tail presses (especially in comparison to the Swoon). However, it is still very doable. As soon as you press past the camber zone and into the rocker, you can really settle into the press. Additionally, I never felt the board to be catchy or hooky when doing flat-ground spins. The rocker and 3D shaping in the nose and tail had my back and prevented any edge catches. This is when I really noticed the torsional flex. The torsional flex felt true to the mid-flexing design—it was responsive when I needed it to be, but also malleable when I wanted. This lends itself to tree riding, where if you know how to turn, you shouldn’t have any issues in the trees.

I’m not a big jumper or jibber. I mainly stay on the small terrain park and natural features on a groomed run. That said, on the small jumps, I do feel like the board has enough pop to get you up in the air. And going back to this board’s stability and catch-free nature, the takeoff and landing felt clean and supportive. You could totally take this board beyond the small park—it definitely won’t hold you back. Although I don’t hit rails, I think it would handle jibbing just fine with the directional twin shape and forgiving design. But it’s not a noodle. Definitely has a middle-of-the-road flex. So it wouldn’t be my first choice as a dedicated jib board—but it could handle a few laps in the park.

It’s hard to say who this board isn’t for, mainly because it’s meant to be extremely versatile—a sort of jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none. I think a beginner could get away with this board if they’re confident and more athletic. It could be a fun option for a more advanced rider looking for a playful and forgiving ride. The ideal customer is an all-mountain rider who wants to shred a little bit of everything (like me).

I would recommend it to beginner/intermediate riders who are looking to take their riding to the next level. The Twin Sister’s stability, edge control, and versatility make it a great option for those looking for a quality upgrade in equipment. Jones packs their boards with some incredible snowboard tech, and you can feel it as soon as you get off the lift. It’s a little higher priced, but you’re definitely getting your money’s worth.

- Carlee (check out my stats in my rider profile)