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A powder board works by planing across snow rather than cutting into it. Eve...
Electric bike laws across every Australian state — the EN15194 road-legal standard versus unrestricted bikes, where you can ride each, and what happens if you get it wrong.
You are about to jump on a plane on your trip to Japan to get stuck into that famous Japan powder. So what do you need to take? Here is a basic c...
The best snowboards available in Australia in 2026, broken down by riding style. All-mountain, freestyle, freeride and powder picks from the brands we actually stock and ride — with Australian conditions in mind.
Mint Tours are our official travel partners — 20 years of snow travel out of Queenstown and Japan. Here's who they are and where they can get you riding.
With Mt Hutt just scoring a massive 1.2 metres of snow, it’s official — New Zealand’s 2025 snow season is ON. And the best part? Booking a snowboar...
What to look for before buying a fat tyre electric bike in Australia — motor, battery, range, build quality and the legal side. From the crew who service them.
The best electric skateboards available in Australia in 2026 — our actual picks from the boards we stock, ride and service at Twelve Board Store Melbourne. Broken down by riding style and use case.
An honest breakdown of what fat tyre electric bikes cost in Australia — what each price tier actually gets you, total cost of ownership and how the maths compares to a car or public transport.
How to hot wax your own snowboard at home, step by step — the gear you need, the process, and how often it actually needs doing.
Buller if it is your first trip. Falls Creek for the best all-round week. Hotham if you can already ride. Terrain, drive times and crowds compared.
Australia's six major resorts compared — Buller, Falls Creek, Hotham, Baw Baw, Perisher and Thredbo. Which one suits your riding, your group and your trip.