Jones Mountain Twin vs. Jones Tweaker: Which is Better for All-Mountain Freestyle Riding?

A decision between Jones Mountain Twin and the Jones Tweaker is going to be pretty difficult because both boards are so similar, and both of these boards just flat out rip. You’re looking at two incredibly versatile all-mountain freestyle snowboards from Jones Snowboards which is a top tier brand.

Both of these snowboards are designed to power through a variety of resort conditions, carve well, and still be able to hit features in the park. That’s what makes the decision so difficult. They have a few similar strengths, but there are a few subtle differences that can help you decide if one will be better for you than the other.

For most of you reading this, the Jones Mountain Twin will likely be your preferred choice. However, if you want some resort-riding versatility, but you also want to take its freestyle performance up a few notches, the Tweaker will be perfect for you.

Jones Mountain Twin – Full Specs

Read Full Jones Mountain Twin Review – Rated 94.0 / 100 – In the All Mountain Category

Jones Tweaker – Full Specs

Read Full Jones Tweaker Review – Rated 92.55 / 100 – In the Park Category

The Comparison Chart

In this chart, I am trying to help you figure out which of these boards performs better in a certain category. The way that you read this is like this. I look at both of these boards across several all mountain categories and one point is awarded if a particular board is a little better than the other in that category. If both boards scored the point, it just means both boards are equally as strong in the category, and there was no clear winner.

The most crucial detail is the columns where one board wins over the other, though. That shows that one board is better than the other in a particular category. Now, that doesn’t mean the other board completely sucks in the category. It just means between these two snowboards, the board that earned the point is the better option for that particular category.

So, let’s compare the Jones Mountain Twin against the Jones Tweaker.

This Chart Shows the Categories Where One Board Is Better Over the Other.

Summary of Results

In our comparison, the Jones Mountain Twin won by one point (10 points total) for its all-mountain versatility, its ability to float in powder, and carve all over the resort.

With that said, the Jones Tweaker (earned 9 points total) is also an incredibly versatile resort board. Its strengths just lean a bit more towards riding in the park than outside of it. This means it is the better board for jibbing, jumping, and buttering over the Mountain Twin.

The Jones Mountain Twin and Jones Tweaker are both great all-mountain freestyle boards. However, they just cater to slightly different riders.

The Jones Mountain Twin is the powerhouse resort board (or all-mountain) option. It excels in making precise turns, floats a little better in powder, and thanks to its slightly longer nose, it’s the more versatile option for all-mountain riding.

The Jones Tweaker is still incredibly versatile as an all-mountain board. However, it shines more so as your park board for hitting jumps, buttering, and hitting rail features. The Tweaker still carves decently well out of the park, too. I’d just steer you more to the Mountain Twin if you’ll be cruising more than lapping the park.

• If you prioritize carving, resort riding versatility, and need a board to cruise through light powder occasionally, the Jones Mountain Twin is the way to go.
  
  
• If you’re looking for a park / freestyle-focused board that excels in jumps and jibbing while still offering strong carving capabilities outside of the park, go with the Jones Tweaker.

Overview of the Jones Mountain Twin

• Versatile All-Mountain / Resort Board: Excels in riding anywhere at the resort and in most types of conditions. It’s the type of your board that is meant to be your one board quiver.
  
  
• Exceptional Edge Hold on Ice: Features High Traction Tech (serrated edges that contain three added ridges for extra grip) for an outstanding level of grip on ice or hardpack.
  
  
• Responsive Yet Playful Freestyle Feel: Combines stability and response with a playful, easy to steer nature for freestyle riding on small features (lighter freestyle features.
  
  
• Lightweight: Designed to be lightweight and easy to maneuver in turns or in the air.
  
  
• Moderately Fast Base: Equipped with a fast sintered base for good glide.

Overview of the Jones Tweaker

• Versatile All-Mountain / Park Focused: A true twin board that excels in park riding (jibbing and jumping) while being capable as a daily driver.
  
  
• Strong Edge Hold on Ice: Features Medium Traction Tech (serrated edges that contain two added ridges for extra grip) for outstanding grip on ice and harder snow.
  
  
• Playful & Pressable Flex: Medium flex (6/10 overall, softer in tips) makes it easy to jib and butter.
  
  
• Excellent Pop: Traditional camber and Master Core provide a noticeable boost of pop for jumps.
  
  
• Lightweight & Durable: Built with eco-friendly materials and a durable sintered base.

How to Think About the Similarities Between Both Boards

Both the Jones Mountain Twin and Jones Tweaker are highly respected Jones boards that are designed for their versatility across the entire resort (with the Mountain Twin being the more versatile of the two). Both of these boards are capable of performing well on groomed runs, cruising in light to mid-level powder, and can be ridden either casually or aggressively on groomers, slush, and even icy terrain.

They share similar constructions with durable yet lightweight wooden cores, and they both also feature moderately fast sintered bases. Neither of these bases is the fastest nor the slowest base out there. However, that’s why Jones features Pro upgraded versions for both of these boards. While this comparison is for the standard non-Pro versions, either of these boards is available in a Pro version with a ridiculously fast base upgrade for an additional $120.

Overall, both of these snowboards feel stable and relatively simple to ride. They both offer an above average level of edge hold, offer an easy turn initiation, and are designed to keep you locked into your turns. In other words, both of these snowboards are designed to help you improve your riding by inspiring confidence to push yourself a little harder while you’re on hill.

Here are the highlights of how the Jones Mountain Twin and Jones Tweaker are similar:

• The Guts of the Boards Are the Same – They both have the same core construction, laminates, topsheet, sidewalls, sidecut, and base.
  
  • 50/50 Wooden Cores – Both boards feature wooden cores that are 50% Poplar and 50% Paulownia. The combination of durable and light wooden stringers alternates vertically from tip to tail throughout the core. The benefit of having a dual wooden core is that it makes the board maneuverable, strong, and gives it an extra boost of pop.
    
    
  • They Use The Same Laminates: Both boards use Biax Fiberglass (dual-direction, dual-layer, stitched fiberglass for a fun, forgiving, and snappy ride).
    
    
  • They Both Have BComp Carbon and Flax Stringers to Add Pop – Both of these boards feature BComp Carbon / Flax Stringers (eco-friendly carbon fiber for pop, flax for chatter absorption and reduced CO2 emissions).
    
    
  • They Have the Same Sidewalls: Both boards use Recycled ABS in their sidewalls, highlighting Jones’ commitment to sustainability.
    
    
  • They Have the Same Topsheet: Other than different graphics, both of these boards have Jones’ Premium Topsheet, which is durable and scratch-resistant.
    
    
  • They Both Have a Progressive Sidecut: Both utilize a Progressive Sidecut for smoother turn initiation and exit.
    
    
  • They Have the Same 3D Contour in Tips: Both boards feature the same level of 3D Contour Base, which is a spoon-like beveled shape to the nose and tail. The spoon-shaped tips help these boards initiate their turns and float easier in deeper snow as the curvature allows for less friction / better glide and for the snow to pass through the sides of the tips rather than pile on top of it (which makes it hard to steer in deeper snow).  
    
    
  • They Have the Same Base: Both come with a Sintered 8000 Base, a super durable material made from Ultra High Molecular Weight polyethylene and carbon. (And for an added $120, both of these boards come in a pro version with an upgraded, faster Sintered 9000 Base.)
    
    
• Both Grip Well To Ice: Both boards feature Jones’ Traction Tech built into their edges. These are extra serrated bumps that allow the board to cut into ice and harder surfaces better than most boards. (Jones Mountain Twin has “High Traction Tech” while the Tweaker has “Medium Traction Tech” this means the Mountain Twin has one additional contact point the Tweaker doesn’t have.)
  
  
• Both Are Designed to Be Eco-Friendly: Both boards are built with Bio Resin (bio-based, renewable epoxy) and contribute to Jones’ “1% for the Planet” eco-friendly mission.

The Primary Differences of These Boards

While these boards are so similar in their construction, here are the most notable differences.

Their Profile: Mountain Twin’s Camrock vs. Tweaker’s Camber

The camber profile on both of these boards is similar, but different enough to give them distinct personalities.

The Mountain Twin features a hybrid camber between your feet, rocker in the tips profile.

The Jones Tweaker is a tried and true traditional camber board.

This is an important destinction because it means the Jones Mountain Twin is the easier, and more forgiving, of the two boards to ride. So if you’re a little more laid back with your riding, you’ll likely prefer the Mountain Twin over the Tweaker.

The Tweaker has the snappier pop, while the Jones Mountain Twin is the more versatile and forgiving feeling ride.

Their Shape: Directional Twin In Mountain Twin vs. True Twin in Tweaker

The Mountain Twin features a directional twin shape, which gives it a bit of an all-mountain versatility advantage for riding all over the resort when compared to the Tweaker’s true twin (completely symmetrical) shape.

Here’s why.

The Jones Mountain Twin has a nose that is 1 cm (.39 of an inch) longer than its tail. The extra length of the nose is such a subtle difference, but it comes with a few key benefits.

• It helps the board float in powder. The longer nose combines with the spoon-like (3D Contour) nose and tail that Jones built into this board. The 3D shape helps these boards float by allowing snow to channel effortlessly past the tips, while the longer nose stays up and out of the snow for easy steering when the conditions get deeper. This contouring acts like a boat’s hull navigating through water (in this case, snow), rather than a flat piece of plywood simply plowing through it.
  
  
• It helps the board get its power for carving. While the Mountain Twin has a versatile, centered stance, it also has a slightly shorter tail that focuses more of your weight over a smaller surface area (than the front of your board). The shorter tail allows you to drive through the end of your turn with more power and stability while keeping you locked into your turn.

On the other hand, the Jones Tweaker is a true twin-shaped board. This means everything about the nose’s dimensions, tail’s dimensions, and where you stand on the board is all perfectly symmetrical. That gives you a few different advantages.

• The Tweaker’s shape is ideal for park and freestyle riding because if you land switch coming off a jump or rail feature, your board rides the same with either foot pointing forward. The perfectly equal dimensions on either side give the board a balanced feel and make it easier to jib and spin with off jumps.
  
  
• Balanced Feel Out of the Park – With the board being perfectly symmetrical, it carves the same with either foot forward. While most riders will ride this in their dominant stance, it allows the board to carve the same switch outside of the park, too.

Their Flex Pattern: 6/10 vs. 4/10

The Mountain Twin is the slightly stiffer board at a 6/10 flex while the Tweaker has a softer, more jib-friendly, 4/10 flex pattern.

Both of these boards can press and butter with some effort. Neither of these options is a complete noodle. It’s just a little easier to press the Tweaker over the Mountain Twin.

Their Composite Layer Is Configured Differently

Both of these boards have been upgrade to include BComp carbon (a flax based-eco-friendly carbon fiber alternative) and flax stringers built into their design. This gives both boards an extra boost of pop while also helping to dampen their ride.

The main difference is how the BComp carbon is placed in these boards to compliment their different riding style strengths.

In the Mountain Twin, the BComp carbon and flax are laid as a straight line running through the tips until just after the contact point. The BComp carbon configuration in the Mountain Twin looks like this, with the darker vertical stripes in the tips.

This allows the tips to remain rigid longitudinally (from nose to tail) while the center of the board is free from any added resistance points. With the center being free between your feet, the Mountain Twin can twist torsionally (from toe to heel) easily.

The benefit of this BComp carbon configuration is that the board has some extra power and pop off the nose and tail for hitting jumps and side hits. This power also helps with giving the board some response for carving and dampening for absorbing vibrations as you ride, all while allowing you to still be able to twist and steer the board underfoot whenever you need to change direction quickly.

Now, the Tweaker’s BComp carbon and flax stringers are laid in a “V” shape where the tip of the V is just after either contact point. Here’s what it looks like with the darker “V” like sections being the darker shape shown in the tips.

This allows the nose and tail to keep their softer longitudinal and torsional flex to help you press and lock into rail features, while still giving the board some dampness, rigidity, and power underfoot to support popping off jumps and turning.

Basically, these configurations add pop and dampen the board, but they help configure the board to lean further into its strengths. For the Mountain Twin, the BComp carbon configuration is meant more to benefit the board for all-mountain purposes like turning and boosting off jumps, while the Tweaker’s configuration is more for pressing into rail features while still giving the board some power and rigidity for turning out of the park.

How These Boards Compare Categorically

Now that you see how the tech helps each of these boards in their own areas, let me explain how they felt under my feet when comparing both of them in each riding category. I’ll call out which board was the better one in the category to help you decide between the two boards.

For Groomed Resort Riding: It’s a Tie

Both the Jones Mountain Twin and Jones Tweaker perform exceptionally well on groomed resort runs. The Mountain Twin offers slightly stronger edge hold and a more versatile feel for cruising thanks to its directional twin shape, while the Tweaker provides a stable, damp, and balanced-feeling ride thanks to its twin shape. The Tweaker also has an above-average level of grip thanks to its medium Traction Tech. The Mountain Twin has just a hair more because it has the High Traction Tech. In other words, the Tweaker has two serrated bumps built into its edges to help it grip, as opposed to three in the Mountain Twin’s.

So, the Mountain Twin wins out on its level of edge hold, but both of these boards are more than capable, even awesome, for cruising all over the resort on groomed terrain.

For Powder Performance: The Jones Mountain Twin Wins

The Jones Mountain Twin takes the lead in powder performance. Its directional twin shape (longer nose than tail), combined with its spoon-shaped nose and tail, helps it float better in deeper snow. While the Tweaker also has spoon-like tips to help in float, too, the Mountain Twin’s shape offers better powder performance. It just takes less effort on the Mountain Twin to steer in deeper snow than it does in the Tweaker.

With that said, the Tweaker also features the same 3D contoured nose and tail to help it float in powder, too. It just doesn’t feature the longer nose that takes its powder performance up a few notches. So, it can technically float better in powder than most other freestyle twin snowboards, but of these two boards, the Jones Mountain Twin is the better option for riding in powder.

Now with that said, neither of these boards is going to be the right fit for extremely deep snow of say two feet or more. (So if you’ll be riding in Japan, these would work, but they wouldn’t be the best.) If you’ll be riding in extremely deep snow, take a look through my dedicated Powder Board recommended list.

For Carving: The Jones Mountain Twin Wins

The Mountain Twin is the better board for carving. It’s got a forgiving CamRock profile, a slightly longer (directional) nose, and a stronger level of edge hold thanks to the extra contact points from the High Traction Tech. The profile and directional shape pair well with the spoon-like tips to give the board an easier turn initiation, all while the Traction Tech keeps you locked into your turns. All in all, the Mountain Twin is a board that feels stable underfoot, and you can lay into your turns and carve it somewhat aggressively if you want to.

With that said, both of these boards are designed more for the casual resort rider than the aggressive freerider. Either of these snowboards will perform well for making the short and medium-sized turns that a typical resort rider would need to make as they ride. While either of these snowboards can make the occasional long, drawn-out trench of an aggressive carve, it’s not what they do best. So if you are an aggressive rider looking to lay trenches, you might want to consider a stiffer, more freeride-focused board over either of these.

For Responsiveness: The Jones Mountain Twin Wins

I ultimately chose the Mountain Twin’s response over the Tweaker’s level of response because of their flex patterns. The Mountain Twin has the stiffer 6/10 flex compared to the Tweaker’s 4/10 flex. That’s really what gives the Mountain Twin the more responsive feel.

It’s so close, though, that you likely wouldn’t notice, and this category should be a tie. Both of these boards are nearly identical, other than their shape, camber profile, and flex.

Ultimately, the slightly stiffer flex in the Mountain Twin gives it a more responsive feel as you connect your turns.

For Speed: It’s a Tie

Both boards feature Jones’ Sintered 8000 Base. It’s got a noticeably quick glide that works well across the entire resort in all types of conditions. I wouldn’t say either is the fastest base I’ve been on, and they certainly aren’t the slowest. It’s more than enough for the casual resort or park rider.

Now, if you’d like to take the speed up a few notches, consider buying either the Jones Mountain Twin Pro or the Jones Tweaker Pro. Either of those options come with the faster upgraded Sintered 9000 base. The upgraded bases are noticeably faster in the flatter sections.

For Ice and Poor Conditions: It’s Close, But the Mountain Twin Wins

Both of these boards have Jones’ Traction Tech for an extra level of grip on ice. Traction Tech means Jones adds extra, saw-like serrated teeth into the edges of these snowboards. The Mountain Twin features Jones’ “High Traction Tech,” with three serrated teeth per edge, while the Jones Tweaker has “Medium Traction Tech,” with two serrated teeth per edge.

The Mountain Twin wins in this category because it gets six additional contact points that help it grip to ice, as opposed to the four additional contact points on the Jones Tweaker. While the Tweaker’s four points are still outstanding compared to most boards’ ability to grip ice, the Jones Mountain Twin offers a better grip when compared to the Tweaker.

For Switch Riding: The Tweaker Wins

The Jones Tweaker is the more balanced board that rides switch better. It’s a fully symmetrical twin, so regardless of which foot you have in the front, it feels the same.

Now, that’s not to say the Mountain Twin doesn’t ride well switch, it absolutely does. The Mountain Twin just has a slightly longer nose that will take a session or two to get used to riding switch with.

For Jibbing: The Tweaker Wins

The Jones Tweaker is the stronger option for jibbing. Its softer flex allows it to mold around features better, which makes it feel easier for your board as you slide. This is because the board’s flex pattern and BComp carbon construction aren’t working as hard to rebound or snap back your board back into its original shape. The Tweaker simply holds its press (without fighting you too much) and then still offers a little extra snap to help you pop out of your trick.  

The Mountain Twin is decent to jib with, but the Tweaker is the clear winner for the category.

For Jumping: It’s a Tie

Both of these boards work so well for hitting most small to medium-sized jumps. However, if you’re looking to hit jumps larger than 60 feet, I would say neither is likely the best option for that.

Both of these boards have a few unique jumping benefits:

• The Tweaker Is Better for Jumping Switch – When it comes to hitting jumps, cab or switch stance, the Tweaker has an edge over the Mountain Twin due to its twin shape.
  
  
• The Mountain Twin Offers More Forgiving Landings – The Mountain twin has small rocker sections in its nose that make it more forgiving to land with if you’re slightly off axis. It’s also got a slightly stiffer flex that can help to prevent you from washing out if you land a little too heavy over your tail.

Otherwise, both boards offer a similar level of pop and feel equally maneuverable in the air.

For Durability and Quality: It’s a Tie

These boards are identical construction wise. Jones is known for its high-quality construction and eco-friendly materials. Both of these are built to last, and both boards also come with a 3-year warranty.

For Buttering & Flat Ground Tricks: The Tweaker

The Tweaker is the easier board to butter with. It’s softer flex still tries to rebound back into its original shape, but it won’t fight you as much. The Tweaker has a nice balance point that locks into a press while the 3D spoon-like tips make it feel easy to swivel your butters with.

With that said, the Mountain Twin is relatively easy to butter with, too. It’s just that the Tweaker is the easier of the two to press.

Which of These Is the Better Board for Mountain Freestyle Riding?

Both of these boards will work well for you if you are looking for an all-mountain resort board that is right at home in the park, too. The main difference is what you do more of. If you want a board that’s better for cruising outside of the park while still holding its own in the park, that’s the Jones Mountain Twin.

As for the Tweaker, the opposite is true. If you spend more of your time in the park than outside of it and want a board that still holds its own, the Tweaker is for you.

So Which Is Right For You?

If you’ve read this far and you’re still trying to decide between these boards, just know that if you pick one, you’ll love it. They’re both so similar and truly remarkable at all mountain freestyle riding.

I’d just steer you more towards one or the other based on your carving performance preferences. If you want a board that prioritizes versatility and turning more than performance on rails or jumps, go with the Jones Mountain Twin. Otherwise, if you’re looking for an all-mountain board that will take your park game up a few notches, check out the Jones Tweaker.

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Here are some additional frequently asked questions about both of these boards.

Are these boards suitable for beginners?

Both boards are primarily designed for intermediate to advanced riders due to their camber-dominant profiles. If I were a beginner that was dead set on these and had to pick one, I’d point you more to the Mountain Twin due to it having rocker in its tips, and that’s what makes it more forgiving out of these two boards.

Which board is more budget-friendly?

The Tweaker is a cheaper board by $50. The 2026 Mountain Twin costs $579.95 vs the 2026 Jones Tweaker at $529.95.

Do I need a specific binding for these boards?

No, both the Jones Mountain Twin and Jones Tweaker are compatible with standard snowboard bindings using the 2×4 or 4x mounting patterns.

Which bindings do you recommend with these boards?

I recommend the Union Force or Jones Meteorite bindings for the Mountain Twin, and then the Union Ultra for the Jones Tweaker.

Can I use these boards for backcountry riding?

No, these boards are for resort terrain and not backcountry or freeride terrain.

If dedicated backcountry riding, deep powder touring, or extreme terrain outside the resort is going to be your primary focus, you would benefit more from a specialized freeride board.

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Steve Weber

Steve Weber is the passionate snowboarder, skateboarder, and author behind Board of the World. He understands that most gear reviews focus on having the perfect snow conditions, but his testing methodology is different. Living in Pennsylvania, Steve describes exactly how a board performs when the conditions aren’t perfect. His reviews cover performance on ice, hardpack, and flat-out brick conditions. In other words, he reviews boards for the conditions that East Coast riders actually face.
Bringing 27 years of East Coast snowboarding and 21 years of skateboarding experience, Steve is a 42-year-old intermediate park rider. His recommendations are informed by decades of battling icy conditions, ensuring every review accounts for the board’s performance on the roughest of terrain.
For the last five years, Steve has poured his passion into writing in-depth, unbiased reviews that help riders make informed decisions about the gear they’ll use. He also works part-time at a snowboard shop in Northeastern Pennsylvania, which gives him a direct line to learning about the new gear tech months in advance. When he’s not writing reviews, Steve is often found riding at Montage Mountain and testing out new boards.
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