# Surf-Inspired Snowboards The Jones Storm Chaser Snowboard Takes on the Slopes with a Surfers Edge By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-10-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jones-storm-chaser-snowboard References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/jones-storm-chaser-snowboard/) & [jonessnowboards](http://www.jonessnowboards.com/Storm-Chaser.html) It can be difficult to find just the right board out there when it comes time to hit the slopes, so the [Jones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jones-ranger-share-bag-cooler) Storm Chaser Snowboard is here to help give snowboarders a different take on the classic design. Featuring a design aesthetic that's inspired by a surfboard, the Jones Storm Chaser Snowboard is the work of surfboard maker Chris Christenson and Jeremy Jones. The sleek design of the Jones Storm Chaser Snowboard allow it to act more like a surfboard than a snowboard, allowing riders to coast over fresh powder rather than sink straight down. Ideal for racing or tricksters who simply want more agility on the slopes, the Jones Storm Chaser Snowboard is made in Austria and also goes to benefit "1% for the Planet" and "Protect Our Winters (POW)." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Surf-inspired Snowboards:** Snowboard makers can benefit from collaborating with surfboard makers to create innovative designs. - **Agility on the Slopes:** There is a growing demand for snowboards that provide greater agility and mobility on the slopes. - **Eco-friendly Snowboarding:** Consumers are increasingly interested in purchasing eco-friendly snowboarding equipment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sporting Goods:** Sporting goods companies can capitalize on the trend towards innovative snowboarding gear. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Outdoor recreation companies can benefit from creating sustainable snowboarding products. - **Collaborative Design:** Collaborative design approaches between surfboard and snowboard makers can lead to disruptive innovations in the snowboarding industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Performance-Ready Snowboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardiff-snowcraft-the-lynx.md) - [Candy Bar-Branded Snowboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twix-doughboard.md) - [Two-Wheeled Surfing-Inspired Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-skateboard.md) - [Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battboard-electric-surfboard.md) - [Riproaring Electric Snowboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-snowboard.md) - [Fashion House Snowboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-snowboard.md) - [Adaptable Nine-in-One Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newave-modular-surfboard.md) - [Ruggedized Electric Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruggedized-electric-surfboard.md) - [Social Good Ski Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordica-unleashed-outreach.md)