DC Control vs Jones Mountain Twin

101 facts in comparison

Based on 591 Reddit opinions. Close raceβ€”Mountain Twin edges ahead.

591 opinions
Mountain Twin leads by 4pts
DC
DC Control
79%
B
Based on
594 Redditors

DC Control

~$9.99
239 opinions

tldr; Medium-stiff all-mountain camber board. Carves well and holds edges. Generic but solid - the rental fleet of pro-model boards.

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Reddit's Pick
Jones Mountain Twin
83%
B+
Based on
765 Redditors
Winner

Jones Mountain Twin

~$258.96
352 opinions

tldr; Stiff true twin for advanced park and all-mountain. Not forgiving - demands proper technique but rewards with pop and precision.

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Flex & FeelTerrain SuitabilityDurabilityComfort & FitEdge Hold
⭐FLE
⭐TER
πŸ”§DUR
❀️COM
🎯EDG
75
Points
74
Points

Score by Category

Flex & Feel
0%46%
Terrain Suitability
β€”95%
Durability
50%23%
Comfort & Fit
100%100%
Edge Hold
β€”79%

Why is Jones Mountain Twin better than DC Control?

  • Higher Reddit score (83% vs 79%)
  • Directional twin shape with camber
  • Stiff flex (7/10) - intermediate-advanced
  • Good pop and edge hold for jumps
Based on 1,359 Reddit opinions
Too Close to Call

Reddit prefers the Mountain Twin

Winning by 4 points (83% vs 79%)

Directional twin shape with camber
Stiff flex (7/10) - intermediate-advanced
Good pop and edge hold for jumps
High confidence (1,359 mentions)

πŸ’¬Reddit Sentiment

Based on 1,359 Reddit mentions

Overall Rating

DC Control
7.9/10
594 mentions
Mountain Twin
8.3/10
765 mentions
DURABILITY
DC Control5.0/10
Mountain Twin2.3/10
COMFORT
DC Control10.0/10
Mountain Twin10.0/10
FLEX
DC Control0.0/10
Mountain Twin4.6/10
VALUE
DC ControlN/A
Mountain Twin10.0/10
EDGE HOLD
DC ControlN/A
Mountain Twin7.9/10
TERRAIN
DC ControlN/A
Mountain Twin9.5/10
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Head to Head

Head to Head

DC Control: 1|Mountain Twin: 4
DurabilityDC Control
DC Control50%
Mountain Twin23%
Comfort
DC Control100%
Mountain Twin100%
FlexMountain Twin
DC Control0%
Mountain Twin46%
ValueMountain Twin
DC ControlN/A
Mountain Twin100%
Edge HoldMountain Twin
DC ControlN/A
Mountain Twin79%
TerrainMountain Twin
DC ControlN/A
Mountain Twin95%
DC Control79%
Mountain Twin83%
Close race - Mountain Twin edges ahead by 4 points

Key Specs

SpecDC ControlJones Mountain Twin
Flex Rating
4/10 (Medium-Soft)
Mid-stiff (6/10)
Lacing System
Dual BOA Fit System with H4 Coiler Dial and Zonal Closure
β€”
Liner
Response II Liner (Heat-moldable EVA memory foam)
β€”
Outsole
Contact UniLite Rubber Outsole
β€”
Insole
Molded IMPACT-ALG Insole
β€”

Key Highlights

DC Control
πŸ‘Ÿ Medium-stiff flex (6/10) - all-mountain focused
🎯 BOA system for quick adjustments
πŸ›‘οΈ Good ankle support and heel hold
⚠️ Some durability concerns reported
πŸ’° Mid-range pricing around $250-300
Jones Mountain TwinWinner
πŸ›Ή Directional twin shape with camber
πŸ’ͺ Stiff flex (7/10) - intermediate-advanced
🎯 Good pop and edge hold for jumps
⚠️ Can feel catchy until dialed in
πŸ”οΈ All-mountain and park capable

Topic Battles

DC Control: 1|Tied: 1|Mountain Twin: 3
⭐Flex & Feel
Mountain Twin wins
DC Control
0%
Mountain Twin
46%
⭐Terrain Suitability
Mountain Twin wins
DC Control
β€”
Mountain Twin
95%
πŸ”§Durability
DC Control wins
DC Control
50%
Mountain Twin
23%
❀️Comfort & Fit
DC Control
100%
Mountain Twin
100%
🎯Edge Hold
Mountain Twin wins
DC Control
β€”
Mountain Twin
79%

Based on Reddit sentiment across 5 categories

πŸ“ˆWhere They Rank

πŸ’¬What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Jones Mountain Twin

Best Praise
+52 pts
β€œPuzzled by the amount of people recommending the Great Xtrm to you. Mountain Twin would be my suggestion for your level.”
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Top Criticism
+5 pts
β€œMy brother has the twin pro and his main complaint is the stiffness. It is way too stiff for an amateur rider and it takes a lot of strenght to flex the board.”
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What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for DC Control

Best Praise
+1 pts
β€œDc controls have been my go to for a nice soft comfy feel”
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Top Criticism
+1 pts
β€œ\+1 for Burton, my DC control https://preview.redd.it/0g69wywmi0je1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7e926c7670f3d3f84499dbb7671ab6c95df269e7 boots completely shattered the heel cleat off both boots while buttering. I posted pics on fb in the step on group so people would know what was possible with the system. Burton immediately reached out to me and sent me a shipping label for my dc boots so I could s nd them to them for inspection. I’ve had these boots for years and they’re well out of warranty. They then shipped me out a brand new set of on of this years newest boots the waverange x in the unreleased next years colorway! Burtons sick!”
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πŸ“ˆHistorical Price Data

DC Control
Jones Mountain Twin
$100$200$300$400Aug '25Aug '25Oct '25Nov '25Nov '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Apr '26Low: $9.99Low: $258.96Current: $9.99Current: $258.96
DC Control
All-time low: $9.99(2023-08)
Jones Mountain Twin
All-time low!
$29 below 90-day avg

Which is Better?

Jones Mountain Twin Wins
83%
Twin
vs
79%
Control

Close race, but Jones Mountain Twin edges ahead by 4 points based on 1,359 Reddit opinions.

Why Mountain TwinWinner
  • πŸ›Ή Directional twin shape with camber
  • πŸ’ͺ Stiff flex (7/10) - intermediate-advanced
  • 🎯 Good pop and edge hold for jumps
Why DC Control
  • πŸ‘Ÿ Medium-stiff flex (6/10) - all-mountain focused
  • 🎯 BOA system for quick adjustments

❀️The Love/Hate Breakdown

Sentiment Breakdown

39%Positive
Positive
39%
Neutral
54%
Negative
7%
Based on 765 Reddit opinions

Sentiment Breakdown

32%Positive
Positive
32%
Neutral
60%
Negative
8%
Based on 594 Reddit opinions

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Jones Mountain Twin or DC Control?
Based on 1,359 Reddit comments, Jones Mountain Twin has a slight edge with 83% positive sentiment vs DC Control's 79%. The difference is small, so both are solid choices.
Should I buy Jones Mountain Twin or DC Control?
Both have similar approval ratings (83% vs 79%), so focus on specific features, pricing, and what matters most to you.
What do Redditors love about Jones Mountain Twin?
Reddit users highlight: Directional twin shape with camber. Stiff flex (7/10) - intermediate-advanced. Good pop and edge hold for jumps. With 765 mentions and 83% approval, it's a well-regarded choice in the community.
What do Redditors say about DC Control?
Reddit users highlight: Medium-stiff flex (6/10) - all-mountain focused. BOA system for quick adjustments. Good ankle support and heel hold. With 594 mentions and 79% approval, it remains a popular alternative.
How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?
This comparison analyzed 1,359 Reddit comments: 765 about Jones Mountain Twin and 594 about DC Control. Data was sourced from Snowboarding Gear community discussions.
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Well-discussed products with many mentions tend to have more reliable scores than niche items with fewer data points.
Why trust Reddit over professional reviews?
Reddit users bought products with their own money and have no incentive to mislead. You're seeing hundreds of real opinions across different use cases, not just one reviewer's take. This crowdsourced approach surfaces both common praise and recurring complaints.

591 Reddit opinions analyzed Β· Last updated 7/26/2026