PRESS RELEASE, Squaw Valley USA, Professional Big-Mountain Snowboarder Jeremy Jones is proud to announce his latest contribution to the world of snowboarding – Jones Snowboards.
Based in Squaw Valley, CA, Jones Snowboards is the product of Jones’s desire to develop a line of snowboards catering specifically to freeriders.
Drawing on over 25 years in the snowboard industry and the peer proven talent that won him Snowboarder Magazine’s Big Mountain Rider of the Year Award an unprecedented eight times, Jones will combine his passion for freeriding with his vast research and design experience to deliver authentic products that far exceed today’s standards of freeride snowboards.
“I have started Jones Snowboards to develop the highest performance all-mountain snowboards on the market,” says Jones. “Freeride boards that reflect everything I’ve learned both on the snow and in the factory. Every snowboard we produce will be born of my passion and our designs will mirror the performance demands of my riding matched with the environmental demands of my conscience.”
The 125-year-old, family owned Swiss manufacturer Nidecker was chosen to engineer and manufacture Jones Snowboards because of their long-standing reputation as one of the most innovative and technologically advanced snowboard producers in the world.
“Jeremy’s talents have always inspired us here at Nidecker,“ says Henry Nidecker, company president. “We are excited to collaborate with him on this new project and offer Jones Snowboards both the award-winning technologies and the commitment to quality that we’re well known for after 25 years of building boards.”
With prototypes already in production, Jones Snowboards will make their first appearance at SIA and ISPO 2010. Expect worldwide distribution for the 2010-2011 winter season.
Awesome news! Congrats.
F&*%’n sick. I can’t wait to see the product line, no doubt a Jones splitter or two. Congratulations and all the best, this is a huge step, but no doubt you can pull it off. I’m impressed JJ, way to take charge and do it on your own terms!
Congrats. that’s super exiting news man. Best of luck!!!
YES!
Very cool. Show me the prototypes!
Congrats dude, anxious to see what comes along. My guess is boards that would kick my ass.
Awesome!! Will there be any female-specific boards?
Nice work Jeremy! We just tweeted about this, and already people are saying they are keen as mustard for these boards to come out, and will definitely buy them. Waiting to see prototypes!
Congrats!
Congrats on your move and good luck. Any plans to license magne-traction again for your boards? looking forward to seeing the end product and splits as well.
good stuff>? Would you ever consider reverse camber splits? cheers jeremy
Called it! When do we get to see the JONES SPLITS. Congrats JJ, you have earned it. Keep us posted
SO COOL. Glad to see it’s all coming together for you Jeremy. Stoked to see what you make these boards with
love from france, more infos in french:
http://www.fluofun.fr/news/16478-jones-snowboards.html
I’m just wondering how you’ll find time to ride now ;-))))
Good luck, Keep us in touch when board testing will be avialable in europe (and let’s say France).
I didn’t see that coming.
Good look and I look forward to riding one soon.
Sweet……
Would that mean that your splitboards to come would be better available in Europe? Stoked already!!
Stoked for you and for snowboarding! Hope to see you even more in Europe then!
Yes! Can’t wait to see your splitboard. Will definately pick one up.
Theres no doubt im gonna buy your boards
Im super stoked to see the boards!
This was the news I have been waiting for! Can’t wait to check out the line. The wait is going to be killer
Congratulations and best of luck.
awesome, definitley going to buy one when they’re released next season!
Perfect marriage as I have for years admired the build quality of Nidecker, but hated their super short sidecut shapes, and loved my Levitations and Jones boards…please do build some 170+, 26cm+ big mountain boards for sasquatch types! Congrats and good luck!
I will take onen thanks.
Is it too early to ask for an Instructor ProForm? lol
Yeah Jones! Congrats bro, so stoked to see this take off!!!
Right on Jeremy! Although it was short it was great to work with you, good luck on this new adventure! Keep in touch and please, let’s shred when you’re back in UT!
_POUCH
Jeremy Jones and Nidecker!!!! like beer and pretzels or spaghetti and meatballs… super stoked to see the line, gonna have to retire the NDK Legend and grab a JJ Special edition…
PS Dump in Steamboat Last night!
congrats…can’t wait to see what you and nidecker come up with…the welded wood technology is prety incredible…..prototype board tester for hire here in BC…ha….cheers…
Sweet news Jones.. I have no doubt your quest for an unparalleled freeride stick will prevail… like my brethren Jeff noted above, please don’t forget those who share a strand or two of Sasquatch DNA!..looking forward to snagging one fresh off the press.. good luck bro.. db
Jer,
Love the blog and all the spine shots, particularly the POV of sexy spines. Wardo, Sunny, and I skied the first descent of that and I took the same line you did - niiice. It’s nice to see it again from the same angle. Congrats on the new business venture! That’s awesome.
photos of the prototypes or it did not happen….lol
agree with you all, good to see nidecker and jj after YES. project. riders are back !
Just want to wish you luck in your endeavor! Any chance of a discount on a deck for those of us that have 3 or more of your pro models…?? Seriously though good luck dude!
Congrats from Revelstoke, can’t wait to see and test these products especially if there are any split boards
Nice work! Can’t wait to ride one in JH!
Congratulations Jeremy! We are all excited for you. Don’t forget about boards for us girls!
Hope to see you riding in BC soon.
wow that not at all what I was expected but nice job. what kind of board will be featured in deeper
I think we have all been waiting for something like this for quite a while - cant wait to see what you come up with, especially with the build quality and tech Nidecker have at your disposal - just make sure we can buy em in the UK!
Yes! Way to go man, can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Traslation into spanish of your web presentation page. Add this, if you wish to english and french presentation.
JONES
SNOWBOARDS
Translated by Félix Martínez
Hipnotizado, embrujado y atraído por las montañas desde 1983, he escrito la historia de mi vida alrededor del snowboard. Lo aposté todo desde el principio por el snowboard, cuando tenía 9 años pateaba en las estaciones de esquí que no permitían el snowboard, para hacer mis primeros virajes. Cuando estaba en el instituto, conducía noches enteras para pillar la primera cabina de la temporada en Jackson Hole. También recuerdo las pateadas que hacía por la noche para dibujar al amanecer las pimeras huellas del día. Convertirme en un snowboarder profesional jamás fue una opción, ni algo premeditado con antelación, solamente sucedió.
Han pasado 26 años desde que me pusé mi primera tabla en los pies, me siento privilegiado de haber podido tener todas las oportunidades que se me han presentado. Desde andar en las montañas más salvajes del mundo, hasta bautizar líneas en montañas que nunca habían sido bajadas hasta entonces. Aparte he colaborado en el desarrollo y creación de innumerables productos para el snowboard. Personalmente, para mí ha sido un honor ser parte de la evolución del snowboard. Durante todo este tiempo, me he centrado en el desarrollo de todos los materiales que utilizaba en mis tablas. El cómo intentar mejorar una tabla, buscar los cantos más resistentes o reducir el peso de las tablas sin sacrificar su durabilidad.
Después de 10 años trabajando con los equipos de I+D en nuevas tecnologías y diseños, he podido aprender cómo querría que fuera la tabla de mis sueños. Y ahora es el momento de realizar estos sueños.
Para la temporada 2010, estaré orgulloso de poder agradecer al snowboard todo lo que me ha dado, presentado al mercado la marca Jones Snowboards. He creado mi propia marca de snowboards, Jones Snowboard, para hacer las mejores tablas para el freeride all mountain, éstas serán un reflejo de todo lo que he aprendido tanto en las montañas como en las fábricas. Cada tabla que realicemos, será el fruto de mi pasión y su diseño será el reflejo de mi forma de ridear. Además, tendremos en cuenta en el proceso de producción, mi compromiso con el medioambiente.
Jones Snowboards es una evolución natural para mí. El snowboard es mi vida, no mi trabajo. Venid a disfrutar de esta progresión, ¡ridear conmigo!
Nice man…I’ve been waiting to get a splitboard and now I know why. Can’t wait to pick up a JJ splitter and shred some tahoe backcountry. Congrats on this new venture and post prototype pics!!!
Awesome news~
Congrats~!!!
Hope to see U riding in BC…
I just got my new megalight today..true story..It’s been dumping here alot already, pow slashes and mini jibs at targs.I had heard wisperings of this project from around the block,i.e. ogden, yer bro, etc and now that it’s live…..man am I stoked..For you, you’re family, nidecker, and well, snowboarding in general.I could not be more proud of decisions you have made to consistantly move beyond the conventional boundries of the “snowboard industry”. Be it with the terrain, or the interpretation of,, the approach, method, equipment, brand, sponsor etc, etc etc,;it is both commendable and admirable to the fullest.
Looking to the future; Nideckers weatlh of manufacturing experience, coupled with Ratiguet’s knowledge box of snowboard shape/design/construction, and you’re equal(25+ yrs) shredding, is going to produce some of the cleanest freeride boards the world has ever seen. Believe this.Hit me back and i’ll relay an encyclopedia of what I know/learned all those years waving the Ndk flag.
Thank you once again for taking these steps toward something different, isn’t that what snowboarding is all about???
PS, best of luck with the little ones, maybe we’ll see you guys around christmas @ targs..
pps. R u riding bent boards???i.e. camrock
Congrats on the venture, wish you all the best and I just want to let you know that I am going to put off buying a new board this season to wait until your line comes out for the 2010-2011 season.
I can’t wait to demo your boards in Wasatch Pow!
Sweet, Jeremy, best of luck in this new venture! And don’t take any shit from those soda makers.
Finally, a new line of boards that are specifically built for shredding big, steep Chamonix rails - stoked!
Nidecker’s an amazing factory. Looking forward to seeing the product.
OMG and I never type OMG lol that shyt is BANANAS I got to get the hell out of Brooklyn sun. East coast ain’t cutting it!
Such great news! If you need any help selling or promoting out here in Colorado just let me know. I have a feeling it’s time to retire the old NS Titan split next year.
Yes please, I want one. Need more woodwork?
Hey Jeremy,
Do you plan on using recycled materials and energy efficient building methods to make your boards as enviro friendly as possible? Will Nidecker work with you on this, where Rossignol wouldn’t?
Ian
I have worked for Rossignol in Finland for few years now and I am sure that Jeremy has had very strong, positive influence on all Rossignol snowboards. For example, previous model of Jones (especially longer ones) was one of the best board I’ve ever riden! Too sad this year model is magne traction..
I really hope Jones Snowboards will have importer in Finland and it would get lots of attention in media. Are you gonna produce only big mountain boards or will you have some freeride models too?
Jeremy,
Good news, I have hoped you would take this step for yourself and all of us who will benifit from it. Also any plans for a long board, like a 190? The tall chargers (like myself) would love to see a board like that.
Robert
Congrats on the new boards Jeremy.
I’ve been riding the 174 NDK Legend for the last two year and love it. Looking forward to your input on an already awesome product! Don’t forget to hit us up when you’re back at Pow Mow.
If you make snowboards with half the passion you put into riding them………..you can’t help but succeed. Good luck!
JJ. The Jones experience is going to be sick. Big boards, big style, love em. Keep shreddin’ those big mtns and pushing the limits. I cant wait to get my feet onto one of these new boards. peace bro. MD
Hi i am waiting to try on deep powder! Ciao from Italy
Jeremy! Just ordered some snow gear from Backcountry.com and noticed you are teamed up with them…any way I found this website and I see that you are up to some new stuff…congrats! Hope all is well in Truckee…maybe I’ll get a chance to come see you guys sometime soon.
Can’t wait to see what comes of this…
Are you going to make a board that is over 175cm in length? there are only a few companies making long boards these days and for people like myself, who are tall and ride deep dry powder length really helps float us on top.