Carving Board: JONES FREECARVER 6000

JONES FREECARVER 6000

Tech Specs

Price: $699.95

Size Options: 150, 150N, 154, 154N, 158, 158N, 162

Flex: Stiff

Profile: Camber

Shape: Directional

Sizing: Rides true to size.

Performance Review

First Impression. From the very first run, the Freecarver 6000 inspired immediate confidence. This board is built with a singular purpose: to carve. I was able to put my full weight into the edge and get as low as I wanted right away. 

Toe vs. Heel Edge Hold

  • Toe Edge: Extremely supportive. When you are on a fresh groomer, this board allows you to trench turns all day long. 
  • Heel Edge: Solid and reliable. It holds through the entire arc of the turn, providing a massive amount of support for deep, powerful heel-side carves.

Edge Transition. Incredibly smooth. It allows you to roll from rail to rail with total support. My only minor critique is that the transition speed between toe and heel could be slightly snappier, but the stability you get in exchange is well worth it.

Drive Out of Turns. The board is designed to “turn and burn.” While it offers insane support through the middle of the arc, the drive out of the turn is consistent and predictable.

Stability at Speed. This board feels most at home in 3rd and 4th gear. It dampens terrain beautifully and stays composed even when you are pushing it.

Fun Factor. Absolute blast. It’s the kind of deck that makes you excited to wake up early for first tracks on fresh corduroy. It is purely focused on the joy of the turn making it one of the most fun carving-specific boards on the market.

The Deep Dive

Overall Impression. A specialized tool that belongs in any serious rider’s quiver. While many boards can carve, few are designed with the strict intention to do so like this one. It allows you to get as low as your body will physically allow. 

Where it shines:

  • Terrain: Fresh groomers and on-piste runs
  • Speed: Medium to high speeds
  • Turn Radius: Primarily short-radius turns due to the 6-meter sidecut.

Who is this board for? The rider who lives for the early morning “corduroy hunt.” If you want to stay low and leave deep trenches in the snow all day, this is your board.