What is GORE-TEX? Waterproofing Ratings Explained for Snowboarders
What is GORE-TEX? Waterproofing Ratings Explained for Snowboarders
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GORE-TEX, 20K, 10K, HyVent, DryFlight — outerwear waterproofing ratings and technology explained in plain language. What the numbers mean, what actually matters, and how to choose for Australian snow conditions.

How to Layer for Snowboarding — Base, Mid and Outer Explained
How to Layer for Snowboarding — Base, Mid and Outer Explained
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The three-layer system for snowboarding explained — base layer, mid layer and outer shell. What each layer does, what to look for, and how to build a setup that handles the full range of Australian mountain conditions.

Best Snowboard Brands Australia 2026 — Our Honest Take
Best Snowboard Brands Australia 2026 — Our Honest Take
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Every snowboard brand claims to make the best boards. Here's our honest take on the major brands available in Australia — what they do well, who they suit, and how they compare from a shop that has stocked and ridden most of them for years.

How to Choose Snowboard Boots — The Complete Guide for Australian Riders
How to Choose Snowboard Boots — The Complete Guide for Australian Riders
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Snowboard boots are the most important gear decision you will make. This guide covers flex, lacing systems, sizing across brands, and what a proper fit actually feels like — written for Australian riders by the team at Twelve Board Store.

So You Want to Buy an Ampd Brothers — Here's What You Need to Know
So You Want to Buy an Ampd Brothers — Here's What You Need to Know
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Reading time: 6 min | Category: Brand GuidesAmpd Brothers is an Australian brand built in Burleigh Heads, Queensland. The Ace X Plus Series 4 has...
Are Fat Tyre Electric Bikes Worth It? An Honest Answer.
Are Fat Tyre Electric Bikes Worth It? An Honest Answer.
AustraliaTwelve Board Store
Reading time: 5 min | Category: Buying GuidesWe get asked this in store regularly, usually by someone who has been looking at fat tyre electric bik...
Fat Tyre Electric Bike vs Regular Electric Bike — Which Should You Buy?
Fat Tyre Electric Bike vs Regular Electric Bike — Which Should You Buy?
AustraliaTwelve Board Store
Reading time: 5 min | Category: Buying GuidesThe two most common electric bike categories people choose between are fat tyre and standard electric ...
Why We Only Stock The E-Bike Brands We Do
Why We Only Stock The E-Bike Brands We Do
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We stock four e-bike brands: Fatboy, Amp'd Bros, FlightRisk and Super73. Here is how a brand earns a spot on our floor, and why the one that matters most is the one nobody talks about.
Freestyle vs Powder Snowboards: What's the Difference and Which Should You Ride?
Freestyle vs Powder Snowboards: What's the Difference and Which Should You Ride?
2027Twelve Board Store
Reading time: 6 min | Category: Buying GuidesTwo of the most searched snowboard categories — and two of the most frequently confused. Freestyle a...