News
Reading time: 12 min | Category: Buying Guides
The short version
A powder board works by planing across snow rather than cutting into it. Eve...
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.
What size skateboard for a 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 year old. Deck width by age and by shoe size, and why shoe size is the better guide.
The best skateboards available in Australia in 2026 — broken down by riding style. Street, park, transition, beginner and cruiser picks from the team at Twelve Board Store Melbourne who ride what we sell.
Everyone goes to Niseko and Whistler. We go to Myoko and Revelstoke. Where we actually ride overseas, what it costs, and what we would put in the bag.
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.
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.
Where to buy a snowboard in Melbourne — what to look for, what to avoid, and why the shop you buy from matters as much as the board you choose. From the team at Twelve Board Store Richmond.
How to choose a splitboard for Australian backcountry terrain — sizing, shape, camber profile and what brands to look at. The buying guide from Twelve Board Store, authorised Jones dealers and Melbourne's splitboard specialists.
Size by weight, not height. Full size chart, width by boot size, style adjustments, and why Australian resorts change the answer.
Expect 40 to 80km. Here is the maths behind it, real-world numbers by rider weight, and what actually drains the battery.