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Jones Solution Splitboard vs Weston Backwoods Splitboard
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Splitboards: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Solution combines a proven freeride shape with split-specific touches like edge traction bumps and a contoured base, and Jones publishes a weight and rider range for every one of its nine sizes. The Backwoods gives you a similar camber-underfoot freeride ride with quality Karakoram hardware already fitted, for a lower list price and a longer warranty.
Jones Solution Splitboard
Buy itA directional, mid-stiff freeride split with High Traction Tech edges, a 3D contoured base and nine sizes from 154 to 169W.
- Freeride CamRock puts camber underfoot with rocker in the nose and a short tail rocker, which balances edge grip with float.
- High Traction Tech adds three bumps per edge, and Jones lists 4 to 8 mm of 3D contour in the nose to keep the tip from hooking.
- Nine sizes, four of them wide, each with a published board weight (2.9 to 3.6 kg) and rider weight range.
- It has the highest list price tier in this group alongside the Never Summer.
- Skins are sold separately; Jones lists a skin group per size rather than including them.
- The page does not specify the clips or hooks, so check what hardware comes fitted before you buy.
Weston Backwoods Splitboard
Buy itA tapered directional freeride split with camber underfoot, Karakoram clips and tip hardware, and a 4-year warranty.
- Karakoram UltraClip 2.0 clips and Karakoram Tip-Loc skin attachment are listed as part of the board.
- Weston publishes weight, waist width, effective edge, rider weight and maximum boot size for every size.
- A 4-year warranty plus the Board Slayer Program is the longest coverage stated in this group.
- Weights climb quickly with size, from 3100 g at 157 cm to 3960 g at 167W.
- Only six sizes, with nothing shorter than 157 cm for lighter riders.
- Skins are not included; Weston lists a recommended skin per size.
Side by side
The 8 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Jones Solution Splitboard Our pick | Weston Backwoods Splitboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Intermediate to advanced riders who want one split for long tours, steep lines and powder days. | Riders of average or heavier build who want a capable freeride split with good hardware for less outlay. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$ · mid-range |
| Profile | Freeride CamRock (camber underfoot, nose and tail rocker) | Freeride camber, rocker nose |
| Flex (maker rating) | 8/10, mid-stiff | Mid-stiff |
| Sizes | 9 (154 to 169W, 4 wide) | 6 (157 to 167W, 3 wide) |
| Listed board weight | 2.9 to 3.6 kg | 3100 to 3960 g |
| Stance setback | 2 cm | 10 mm |
| Base | Sintered 9900, 3D contour | Sintered DuraSurf 4001 |
| Split hardware listed | Splitboard insert pack; clips not specified | Karakoram UltraClip 2.0, Tip-Loc |
| Warranty | 2+1 program, extension on registration | 4 years |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Jones Solution Splitboard if
intermediate to advanced riders who want one split for long tours, steep lines and powder days.
Know before buying: it has the highest list price tier in this group alongside the Never Summer.
Pick the Weston Backwoods Splitboard if
riders of average or heavier build who want a capable freeride split with good hardware for less outlay.
Know before buying: weights climb quickly with size, from 3100 g at 157 cm to 3960 g at 167W.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Jones Solution Splitboard - A directional, mid-stiff freeride split with High Traction Tech edges, a 3D contoured base and nine sizes from 154 to 169W. Choose the Weston Backwoods Splitboard instead if riders of average or heavier build who want a capable freeride split with good hardware for less outlay.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Splitboards: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).