Hello and welcome to my Jones Dream Weaver snowboard review.
NOTE: The Dream Weaver used to be called the Dream Catcher - it's the same board, but with a new name.
In this review, I will take a look at the Dream Weaver as a freeride snowboard.
As per tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com I will give the Dream Weaver a score out of 100 (based on several factors) and see how it compares with other women's freeride snowboards.
Overall Rating
Board: Jones Dream Weaver
Price: $499
Style: Freeride
Flex Rating: Medium (6/10)
Flex Feel on Snow: Medium (6/10)
Rating Score: 81.5/100
Compared to other Women’s Freeride Boards
Out of the 24 women’s freeride snowboards that I rated:
Overview of the Dream Weaver’s Specs
Check out the tables for the Dream Weaver’s specs and available sizes.
Specs
Style: | Freeride |
Price: | $499 |
Ability Level: |  |
Flex: |  |
Feel: |  |
Turn Initiation: | Medium-Fast |
Edge-hold: |  |
Camber Profile: | |
Shape: | |
Setback Stance: | Setback 20mm |
Base: | Sintered |
Weight: | Normal |
Sizing
LENGTH (cm) | Waist Width (mm) | Rec Rider Weight (lb) | Rec Rider Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
139 | 234 | 90-140 | 41-63 |
142 | 236 | 90-140 | 41-63 |
145 | 238 | 100-150 | 45-68 |
148 | 240 | 100-150 | 45-68 |
151 | 242 | 110-160 | 49-73 |
154 | 244 | 120-170 | 54-77 |
156 | 246 | 120-170 | 54-77 |
* the 139 and 156 are new sizes for the 2023 model
Who is the Dream Weaver Most Suited To?
The Dream Weaver is great for anyone looking for that board that is half way between an all-mountain board and a freeride board. It's a little softer flexing than the average freeride board, but more directional than the average all-mountain board.
Good for anyone from Intermediate to Advanced. Not quite suitable for a beginner though.
The Dream Weaver in More Detail
O.k. let’s take a more detailed look at what the Dream Weaver is capable of.
Demo Info
Board: Jones Dream Catcher 2020, 148cm (240mm waist width)
Date: March 15, 2019
Conditions: The day started off quite soft and a little sticky, but by the evening time, as it cooled down, it started to harden up. The Dream Catcher was the 2nd board that Ash got on and by that time most of the sticky was gone - everything sped up and was quite firm in most areas.
Bindings angles: +15/-15
Stance width: 490mm (19.3″)
Stance Setback: Setback 20mm
Width at Inserts: 253mm (9.96") at front insert and 255mm (10.04")
Weight: 2500g
Weight per cm: 16.89 grams/cm
Average Weight per cm: 16.48 grams/cm*
*based on a very small sample size of just 8 boards. A little over average but in a normal range for sure. On snow Ashly felt that the Dream Catcher felt lighter than the Twin Sister - even though on the scales the Twin Sister was actually lighter.
Rider Height: 5"6" (168cm)
Rider Weight: 130lbs (59kg)
Rider Boot Size: Women's US8.5 Ride Hera
Bindings Used: NOW Vetta, Small
Powder
No powder to speak of on the day, but based on specs, and on getting the Explorer (men's equivalent) of the Dream Catcher in some good powder, the Dream Catcher is really good in there. Not a specialist powder board, but better than most all-mountain boards out there, which is one of the reasons it's a nice in between all-mountain and freeride board.
Carving & Turning
Carving: Ashly felt that the Dream Catcher was nice on a carve. Not an uber-aggressive carver but very good none-the-less.
Maneuverability at slow speeds: Not ultra-agile at slow speeds, but not sluggish either. Just prefers to go faster a little more than it prefers to ride slow.
S Turns and Skidded Turns: Not the easiest to skid turns on but not the worst either - but not beginner friendly in that sense. S turns felt smooth and controlled. Ashly described them as feeling smoother but not as sharp as her own board (GNU Gloss).
Speed
Ashly commented on how good the glide on flats was, which is nice to have. But she also felt really stable on it, when riding at speed.
Uneven Terrain
In undulating terrain and through crud, Ashly really enjoyed the Dream Catcher. She said it was one of the better she had ridden in uneven terrain - better than the Twin Sister she had ridden that day - and better than her board.
Let’s Break up this text with a Video
Jumps
Overall, Ashly preferred her own board for jumps overall, but the Dream Catcher had some aspects that were a little better.
Pop: Ashly felt the Dream Catcher had less pop than her Gloss
Approach: For trickier side-hits it wasn't as nimble as her board, but was more stable at speed - which helps for the approach to larger jumps.
Landing: A more solid landing platform than her board and this would certainly be appreciated on large jumps particularly.
Side-hits: Given it's not as nimble and less poppy, Ashly preferred her own board for side-hits.
Switch
It's a little more directional than most all-mountain boards and that makes it just that little bit less ideal for riding switch. Still more than doable though.
Spins
Ashly didn't enjoy this board for spinning as much as her own board. She said it felt heavier to get around on a spin. Not as good for taking off or landing switch either.
Score Breakdown and Final Verdict
Check out the breakdown of the score in the table below.
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 4.0 | 20/25 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 14/20 |
CARVING | 4.0 | 12/15 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 4.0 | 8/10 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TREES/BUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
JUMPS | 3.0 | 3/5 |
SWITCH | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 81.5/100 |
Overall, the Dream Catcher/Weaver is a great option if you're looking for that in between all-mountain and freeride type of board. Great in powder, really stable at speed and handles uneven terrain and crud really well.
Comes in at a great price too, so also a great option if you want to go freeriding but don't want to spend what you typically would for a freeride board.
More Info, Current Prices and Where to Buy Online
If you want to learn more about the Dream Weaver, or if you are ready to buy, or if you just want to research prices and availability, check out the links below.
If you want to check out some other women's freeride snowboard options, or if you want to compare how the Dream Weaver compares to other women's freeride snowboards, then check out the next link.
Hello,
I am considering buying this board as a gift to my partner, but I am between sizes 148 cm and 151 cm.
Height: 165 cm
Weight: 64 – 65 kg without riding gear
Boot size: EU 38
Weight wise I think that 151 cm would be better, but I heard that the reference stance on the 151 cm board is 55 cm. I checked that her current setup is around 50 cm stance width. Bindings one step closer from the reference would give a 51 cm stance width and it should be doable.
I have no idea how big of a difference it would make not to use the reference stance. On the other hand, If I am right 148 cm board reference stance is 53 cm and would still need some adjusting.
How I see it is that both would probably work, but I would like to double-check from you, in case you see something obvious in this one.
Board would be driven mainly on piste, trees, and occasionally some powder.
Thank you in advance!
Hi John
Thanks for your message.
I would be leaning 148, but neither size would be wrong. I would put your partner’s “standard length” at around 149, so she could go either way. This is a board with less effective edge vs overall length, which means you can typically ride it in a longer size, which would point more towards the 151. However, it’s also wider than average and with EU38 feet, I would err to the shorter size because of that extra width.
In terms of stance width – Jones boards do tend to have a wide reference stance. I almost never ride them at reference because their reference is typically too wide for me. Changing from the reference stance does move where your feet are placed over the camber and changes how much length is outside the inserts, but in my experience moving 4cm different from the reference stance doesn’t make a world of difference – I mean changing your stance that much certainly makes a difference to feel overall because you’re either more comfortable in that stance or not – but moving off reference makes way less difference than riding with a stance width your not comfortable with, if that makes sense. In short, I wouldn’t be too concerned with not being on reference – having a stance width that is comfortable for them is more important than being on reference.
Hope this helps with your decision
Hi Nate,
I thoroughly enjoy the content of your site, I’ve been reading and re-reading many of your pages year after year. I am in the market for a new board and wanted your opinion on size. After reading many reviews you’ve posted as well as your top 10s, I think the dream catcher might be the right fit for what I am looking for. I am a low intermediate rider riding mostly in the east with trips to the west coast when I can. I learned, and continue to ride a (vintage) Burton feather (camber) 150. Last year during a trip a binding broke beyond repair and I managed to get a Burton Stiletto binding with 3D disc to finish out the trip and the year. (I also have all of the other discs for different hole patterns, but the Stiletto was the only option to fit my Feather at the time). If I can keep the Stiletto (sz L) it would be a bonus, but it’s not a deal breaker if I need to replace them.
I wear Burton limelight sz 9
I weigh 58kg
I am 170cm tall
My preference is riding groomers and powder when I can, at the moment I stick with on-piste. I have no interest in park, rails, or jumps.
Also, if you think there is a more appropriate board option for what I’ve described please let me know…
Hi Julie
Thanks for your message.
I think the Dream Catcher would work for what you’re describing.
The Stiletto aren’t ideal, mostly because they’re on the soft side for the Dream Catcher, but they are doable. You could certainly put them on there and see how they go – and maybe ride them for a while on there, but I think ideally at some stage upgrading to something a little stiffer would be preferable.
Size-wise, I would be weighing up between the 148 and 151. Typically I would say around 148 for your specs/ability. But the Dream Catcher is a board that rides small for its size – so you can ride it a little longer. So the 151 definitely becomes an option. Both should be fine width-wise for your boots, IMO. Some things to consider for the sizes:
– The 151 will float better in powder and feel more stable at speed
– The 148 will be more maneuverable at slower speeds and have a slightly more forgiving feel to it
Hope this helps
Thanks Nate. I am glad to hear that you think both sizes would be appropriate. I was leaning more towards the 148, but had heard that it would possibly be too narrow for my boot. However, you do mention that the dream catcher rides small… and I have found a deal on a 151…
Thanks for the input on the bindings, I saw you had suggested both the Burton Lexa or Escapade to a previous poster so I will keep those in mind as options.
I was feeling limited in options due to my boot size, if it’s not too much to ask, would you suggest I check out any other boards?
(Or should I just jump on the deal for the 151?!)
Hi Julie
I think the 151 Dream Catcher definitely works for you, but if you wanted you could check out other boards.
For a US women’s 9, I would go at least 240mm at the waist. In some cases that might bordering on too narrow, depending on the board (width at inserts can vary compared to waist width quite a bit between boards). The Dream Catcher is wider at the inserts than it looks based on the waist width, so I don’t think you’d have any issues width wise on the 148 (240mm waist).
Some other options, if you’re looking all-mountain boards:
– Jones Twin Sister 146
– Rossignol Frenemy 147
– Salomon Wonder 148
– YES Hello 149 (getting on the longer side for your specs, IMO, though)
I wouldn’t go as long as 151 in most boards. The Dream Catcher is just doable in that length just because it rides smaller. But 148 would still be suitable too for the Dream Catcher.
As an illustration, the effective edge on the 146 Twin Sister is basically the same as the 151 Dream Catcher – so a lot of the length of the dream catcher is outside the contact points.
Nate, this is incredible! If you ever wanted to know how effective (and consistent) your content is… the boards you listed are the same ones I have on my list after spending hours on your site!! The only exception is the twin sister, I had eliminated that one based on stiffness, I felt that it was maybe getting a bit aggressive for my abilities.
Thank you for including size recommendations, I guess now all that is left to do is pick one!
I am still leaning towards the dream catcher… the thought of surfing on west coast powder on it may just be too much to pass up!
You’re very welcome Julie. If you think of it at the time, let me know what you end up going with and how you get on once you’ve had a chance to get it out on snow. Happy riding!
Hi, Looking for an upgrade oj my very old Ride snowboard, which has served me well but doesn’t ride well in powder and is very hard worked in the tree area. I’m an “older”(60) rider, but quite experienced, who ride the piste and nearby off piste among the trees. I love powder, and can venture a bit to get where it is. I’m not the most aggressive rider, but like a board that carves well, can handle uneven terrain and occasional ice. At times I want to take it more easy. I’m 177 cm tall, 66 kg and us w size 10/ m 8 in boots ( got nice new small footprints Salomon boots).
I’ve been looking into the Jones Dream catcher or Yes hel yes. I cannot decide between the two, thinking maybe the Yes is too aggressive but gets great rates on stability, edge grip and powder. The Jones maybe a bit more playful. Other suggestions? And what size should I get. My current board is 154.
Thank you!
Hi Fredrika
Thanks for your message.
I think both boards would work, but with the Hel Yes, I think it’s risking being too narrow for your boot size if it’s a Women’s US 10. The 152 is the size I would go with for the Hel Yes for you, but it’s probably too narrow.
The Dream Catcher is a wider board – and it’s also probably even better suited to what you’re describing, so I would go with that one. Size-wise, I’d typically say go a little smaller than 154 for your specs, but the Dream Catcher is a board you can ride a little longer than other boards, so the 154 is definitely an option. The 151 is still an option though, and it will depend. Some things to consider:
– The 151 will be easier to maneuver in the trees and all round just be a little more agile and more forgiving
– The 154 will be more stable at speed and have better float in powder
– Both should be OK width-wise, but if you were concerned about that, then the 154 would offer more leeway in terms of width. But I think if you’re not doing any really big carves where you really lean deep into it, then the 151 shouldn’t be an issue in that respect.
Hope this helps
Thank you for good advice. So Dream Catcher seems to be the one. It’s a difficult choice of length. Maybe I just go for the 154 to get the stability at speed. I do enjoy to charge down fast at times.
What bindings do you recommend? I’ve been looking at burton lexa x or escapade or maybe union legacy. Leaning towards escapade.
Hi Fredrika
All 3 of those bindings would certainly be a match, but I would probably be leaning Lexa X or Legacy for the Dream Catcher. Mostly because they are a slightly better match flex-wise to the board. The Escapade is still certainly a good match though, so if you’re really keen on that it certainly works. The Legacy is probably the best match overall, but all 3 would work, IMO.
Sorry, didn’t see I posted that twice.
Thank you for your comment above.
All good. And you’re very welcome.
Hi Nate. I have a dream catcher and just purchased an arbor cadence rocker. I have burton scribe bindings and am wondering which board I should pair them with and am hoping that you could give me binding recommendations. I live in Minnesota and most of my riding on the cadence will be on my small local hill. A couple of times a year I will be taking the dream catcher out west. I don’t ride too aggressively.
Hi Rachel
Thanks for your message.
I think I would put the Scribe on the Cadence and then go with something like the Union Trilogy, Union Legacy, Burton Lexa, Burton Escapade or Flux GS on the Dream Catcher. Unless you feel like you want something softer flexing to match with the Cadence, then you could certainly still match the Scribe with the Dream Catcher and go with something like the Union Milan, Salomon Nova or K2 Meridian on the Cadence.
Both options work, depending on how playful you want to go on the Cadence.
Hope this helps
Hi Nate!
I am an intermediate rider looking for a new snowboard, something that is great with turns in the trees, speed, and powder, but also allows me to play in the park every so often. I’ve heard great things about the Dream Catcher, but am wondering your thoughts on what size I should get. I currently ride a 147 Capita Space Metal Fantasy and have ridden Capitas for the past ten years, so I’m used to something fun. I am 5’6 and weigh 121 pounds and I’m a size 8 in boots.
I’m stuck between the 145 and 148.
Thanks so much!
Hi Ana
Thanks for your message.
The Dream Catcher will certainly be a step up in terms of speed, carving and powder, over the Space Metal Fantasy, and a stiffer flex. The Space Metal Fantasy better for the park, but you can certainly still ride the Dream Catcher in the park – and overall I think it’s a good option for how you describe your riding.
Size-wise, it’s a tight call between 145 and 148 for the Dream Catcher, so I can see the debate there (and those are the size I would certainly be debating between). Neither size is wrong, but hopefully this will help you decide.
– Typically I would say 145 for your specs, rather than 148, but the Dream Catcher is a board you can ride a little longer, so the 148 does come into play.
– The 148 would give you, subtly but noticeably, better stability at speed and more float in powder and better for big arcing carves.
– The 145 will be more agile, better for trees, better in the park (unless you’re hitting really large jumps, in which case longer can sometimes be better), be more buttery and have a softer flex feel comparatively
– Both boards are good in terms of width for your boot size. It does run a little wider than average, so if you wanted to be fussy with width, then the 145 is a little better
I don’t think there’s a wrong choice between those sizes and it kind of depends on what you want to optimize between those things. If I had to choose, I would be leaning 145, just because it would temper the flex a bit (it’s not an ultra-stiff board by any means, it’s medium, but stiffer than what you’re used to in the Space Metal Fantasy) and is just that little better width-wise, IMO. But 148 certainly not wrong and if you wanted to optimize speed/powder, then that would be the better choice.
Hope this gives you more to go off for your decision
Hello Nate!
I am intermediate rider who lives in Las Vegas. I go to Mammoth a lot. I ride mostly groomers. I would love powder but it’s elusive. I am 5 ft tall, 117 lbs 6.5 US boot size.
I am debating between Jones Dream Catcher 142cm and Jones Twin Sisters 140cm. The waist width of the (140cm)Twin Sisters is 23.8cm, too wide for my boot size? While the waist width (142cm) Dream Catcher is 23.6cm. Which one I am going to buy? So confused 🤷♀️ Thanks for your help.
Hi Lulu
Thanks for your message.
Both are wider than ideal for 6.5s. The Dream Catcher very subtly narrower overall, but pretty similar in terms of width. I think those lengths are spot on for you. I think I would be leaning Twin Sister in this case. A very close call though. If you were seeing powder more often, I would probably be leaning Dream Catcher, but if you only see if rarely, then the Twin Sister is still good in powder, so that’s the way I would be leaning. But do note, that it will be wide for your boots.
Hope this helps
Hi Nate,
Is there much of a difference between the 19/20 and 20/21 versions of the Jones Dreamcatcher or are the graphics the only change? The 2021 version is highly regarded as a top choice for women’s boards but the 2020 version didn’t get as much praise. Thanks in advance!
Emily
Hi Emily
Thanks for your message.
As far as I can tell the only change (apart from the graphic) from the 19/20 to 20/21 is that the 20/21 model got an upgrade base (from sintered 7000 on the 19/20 to a sintered 8000 on the 20/21). That’s going to be a very subtle difference, so if you can find the 19/20 model at a good price it’s a good bet, IMO. Assuming you can find it in your best size. If you have to compromise on size to get the 19/20, then I would go 20/21 version instead.
Hope this helps
Thanks that does help! I am 5’4” and 140-145 lbs and a solid intermediate working toward getting more comfortable on harder black terrain and wanting to go faster than I do. I’m confident on blue terrain and got onto groomed black runs last season but am still the slowest one in my group (all the others are advanced.) My current board is a 149 Burton Deja Vu Flying V and while it’s been a great board to learn on it feels a little unstable at high speeds and very unstable on flats making long steep catwalks quite scary (long and flat = spin out and chattery, unstable feeling underfoot). I love the back bowls at Vail but the journey to get there on my current board is anxiety provoking! I want a board that will be playful on powder, be quick and responsive with turn initiation on steep terrain, maneuver through the trees easily, feel stable riding the catwalks, and help feel more in control at higher speeds. I don’t go to terrain parks and the jumps I do are mostly unplanned fun flying off little bumps. I’ve found the 19/20 board in a 148 but the new one is available in a 151. I think the 148 would be ok but wanted your opinion before I pull the trigger! Thanks in advance.
Hi Emily
The Dream Catcher, IMO, should definitely be more stable at speed and on cat tracks than the Deja Vu Flying V, so I think you’re good there.
Size-wise, typically I would say that around 147-149 would be a good way to go for your specs and how you describe your riding. Which would put the 148 Dream Catcher right in the middle. The Dream Catcher is a board you can ride a little longer though – it rides small for it’s size. So, that would bring the 151 into play as an option. Certainly doesn’t make the 148 wrong though. But ordinarily I would say 151 is probably too long but in this case, you could definitely consider it. Between the 148 and 151, there are some things to consider – depending on which you want to prioritize:
– The 148 will be more nimble, particularly at slower speeds – something you’ll probably enjoy more in the trees.
– The 151 will be more stable at speed and float better in powder. One thing to note is that the 148 Dream Catcher will still be a good bit more stable at speed, IMO, versus the 149 Deja Vu, but you’d get that bit more stability, at the cost of a little maneuverability, on the 151.
Hope this gives you more to go off
Thanks for review!
I’m stuck between 145 and 148, maybe you can help?
I’m 58 Kg and 165 cm tall with 8 US Burton shoes (39 EU), low intermediate rider, like to play in freeride/trees near slopes, not very agressive and prefer maneuverability over stability at high speed (because now I don’t ride at really high speed yet)
Should I get 148 to have more opportunity in the future? (if i decided to learn carving, for example)?
I saw that Dream Catcher has effective as ordinary 145-146 boards and also not too wide, so looks like 148 would be ok, but I’m still not sure
Hi Sofia
Thanks for your message.
It’s true this is a board that you can ride a little longer because of the effective edge. However, I would be leaning towards 145 for you, for this board. For a couple of reasons. Firstly, because you mention that you like to ride trees a lot and prefer maneuverability over stability and secondly because the Dream Catcher is a little wider than it appears. The width at inserts is quite wide compared to the waist width. So on waist width alone it doesn’t look that wide, but it’s wider than you think. Not so wide that it’s too wide for you, but it’s on the wider side, so going a little shorter is a good idea, IMO, particularly given that you’re looking for that extra maneuverability.
Hope this helps
Thanks a lot, Nate!
This helps a lot and I will go for 145 🙂
You’re very welcome Sofia. If you think of it at the time, let me know how you get on, once you’ve had a chance to get it out on snow. Happy riding!