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What size snowboard should I ride? That's usually the first thing people ask when they walk into the store. Choosing the right snowboard size can b...
One constant with your snowboard new or old is you need to keep your board waxed. You should wax your board every 4 to 6 full days riding but really its up
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The complete splitboard kit for Australian touring — board, bindings (Spark vs Karakoram), skins, the non-negotiable avalanche three, pack, outerwear and essentials — plus the training that has to come before the gear.
How avalanche beacons, probes and shovels actually work — the 15-minute survival window, the three-phase beacon search, the full companion rescue sequence, AST training in Australia and where airbag packs fit.
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Honest picks from the YES range — Basic, Standard, PYL, Sender and Hel Yes — reviewed for Australian riding conditions by Australia's largest YES dealer.
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.
Opening weekend is a public holiday, not a weather event. Here's what Australian snow history says about June vs July — why a patchy start is normal, and how to get your gear sorted for when it really dumps.
Published: 10 July 2027 | Reading time: 6 min | Category: Snow Travel
For most of us, New Zealand is the move when Australia's season takes a s...
Getting your snowboard size right is the single most important decision you'll make when buying a board. Too long and you'll be fighting the board all day. Too short and you'll feel unstable the moment you pick up any speed. Neither makes for a good day on the hill.
Published: 10 July 2027 | Reading time: 10 min | Category: Buying GuidesWe say it to every single customer who walks through our door: boots ar...