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Board sports is more than just something that we do, it's a lifestyle, and our job is to provide you with the best advice, the best products, the best brands and of course the best price. We’re passionate about the products we supply and aim to create the best possible shopping experience for our snowboard, longboard, skateboard and electric skateboard customers. Our business is continually evolving to meet the changing trends of the industry and to satisfy the needs of our diverse customer base. Now it’s your turn, and our goal is to make sure you have the best experience possible. For the very best service plus free and fast shipping Australia Wide, choose Twelve Board Store.
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How To Buy Your First Longboard
Now that summer is almost here, it is getting to longboard/skate season! Nothing better than a beach cruise with a buddy on your new board.
To own the Summer cruise look, you'll have to develop a certain attitude and adopt the style. Most importantly, you're doing this for yourself and it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. Getting a good board also helps a LOT! Here are my tips when buying and riding your new board!
- Start off with a good longboard. No cheap ones from Rebel Sport. Although they are $50 dollars and can be tempting, don't buy one there. Get one from a good skate store. ( AHEM! *Cough* Twelve Board Store) We ladies tend to focus on what the board looks like, and how pretty the board looks, but have you considered how it feels under your feet??... Come into store and dont be afraid to say, "Hey, I'm new at this stuff and I was wondering..." and take into consideration the advice given. Step on boards and try it out! Every board is different! Brands mean allot. From the quality of the components like bearings and trucks to the manufacturing story and use of sustainable materials can be a deciding factor. Take Landyachtz, they hve a 1 board 1 tree policy. For every board they make they plant a tree. I buy them because I love to support not only a cool product but ideals that align with me.
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Get some safety gear. A helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, etc! Especially when you are a beginner. This is your experiment stage. Who cares if you look “silly” with a helmet on! Why risk your own head or road rash for looks when you could suffer major permanent damage or scars.
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Get good skate shoes. Suede and leather are more durable than canvas. Emerica, Etnies, Vans, Globe all make good skate shoes.
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Start off slow. Cruise around until you are comfortable. Also, you might want to figure out your stance. Regular is riding with your left foot forward and pushing with your right foot. Goofy is riding with your right foot forward and pushing with left foot. Pushing Mongo (with your front foot) is a bad habit to get into, because you don't have as much balance, and it takes longer to get into a cruising stance from a pushing stance.
- Get some skate friends. Once you know a thing or two about skating, find some friends who are willing to join you. It's definately more fun to be skating with others! Sunset Skate Sessions is Melbourne’s Longboard Crew and sessions are all the time.
So come into store, get your new longboard and go skate
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From the Yearning For Turning video series with Korua Shapes now to Scan, we could watch Antti all day. SCAN is Antti Autti's latest all-splitboard documentary-style film where he explores familiar zones in northern Norway with a fresh set of eyes and no specific goal other than to spltiboard as much as possible. Antti's progression as a freeride snowboarder and splitboarder has been impressive to watch. The drive that allowed him to rise to the top of the freestyle competition scene is now directed towards exploration and human-powered missions. You should get yourself a splitboard, really you should.
Loaded x Unlimited Available In Australia
The Loaded x Unlimited range is here now. Turn almost any skateboard into an electric vehicle. Unlimited Engineering and Loaded Boards, Inc. have partnered to bring you premier electric skateboard conversion kits and complete electric skateboards. The process is super simple but if you just want to step on and go we also carry the Loaded x Unlimited Omakase which comes with the Unlimited Solo Kit. Check the video out below and CLICK HERE to check them out. Super limited get in quick.