Best Skate Shoes Australia 2026 — Vans, Globe, Lakai and More
Best Skate Shoes Australia 2026 — Vans, Globe, Lakai and More
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The best skate shoes available in Australia in 2026 — vulcanised vs cupsole, brand comparisons and our picks by riding style. From the team at Twelve Board Store Melbourne who wear what we sell.

Carver CX vs C7 Trucks — Which System Should You Choose?
Carver CX vs C7 Trucks — Which System Should You Choose?
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Carver CX vs C7 — the most asked question in surf skating. Here's the straight answer on how each system rides, who each one suits, and how to decide without overthinking it.

Best Surf Skates Australia 2026 — Carver, YOW and OBFive Compared
Best Surf Skates Australia 2026 — Carver, YOW and OBFive Compared
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The best surf skates available in Australia in 2026 — Carver CX vs C7 vs YOW vs OBFive compared from a shop that stocks and rides all of them. Who each brand and truck system suits.

Longboard vs Cruiser vs Surf Skate — What Is the Difference?
Longboard vs Cruiser vs Surf Skate — What Is the Difference?
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Longboards, cruisers and surf skates all look similar but ride completely differently. Here's how to tell them apart and work out which one suits what you actually want to do.

Best Longboards Australia 2026 — Cruisers, Commuters and Carvers
Best Longboards Australia 2026 — Cruisers, Commuters and Carvers
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The best longboards available in Australia in 2026 for commuting, cruising and carving. Our picks by riding style from the team at Twelve Board Store Melbourne — brands we stock, ride and back.

How to Choose a Skateboard Setup — Deck Size, Trucks and Wheels Explained
How to Choose a Skateboard Setup — Deck Size, Trucks and Wheels Explained
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Deck width, truck sizing, wheel hardness — how to put together a skateboard setup that actually suits how you ride. Straight advice from the team at Twelve Board Store who skate what they sell.

Quick-Entry Snowboard Bindings — Step On Alternatives Worth Knowing About
Quick-Entry Snowboard Bindings — Step On Alternatives Worth Knowing About
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Burton Step On gets all the attention but it's not the only quick-entry binding system worth considering. Nidecker Supermatic and Fase offer genuine alternatives — here's how they compare and who each one suits.

Burton Step On — What It Is and Are They Worth It?
Burton Step On — What It Is and Are They Worth It?
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How Burton Step On works, what is genuinely good about it, the real trade-offs, and who should and should not buy it.
Snowboarding for the First Time — What to Hire vs What to Buy in Australia
Snowboarding for the First Time — What to Hire vs What to Buy in Australia
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First time snowboarding? Here's the honest answer on what's worth buying versus what you should hire for your first season — from a shop that would rather give you the right advice than sell you gear you don't need yet.

How to Get Snowboard Boots Fitted Properly in Melbourne
How to Get Snowboard Boots Fitted Properly in Melbourne
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Getting snowboard boots fitted properly in Melbourne means more than picking a size and hoping for the best. Here's what a proper in-store boot fitting looks like at Twelve Board Store — what to bring, what we check, and what leaves with you.

Best Fat Tyre Electric Bikes Australia 2026 — Our Picks
Best Fat Tyre Electric Bikes Australia 2026 — Our Picks
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The best fat tyre electric bikes available in Australia in 2026. Our actual picks from the bikes we stock, demo and service at Twelve Board Store Melbourne — with honest notes on who each one suits.

Evolve vs Onewheel — Which One Should You Buy?
Evolve vs Onewheel — Which One Should You Buy?
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Evolve and Onewheel are the two most popular electric boards we sell. They are completely different products. Here is how to choose between them based on what you actually want to do with your board.