What type of longboard should I get?

It follows what you want to do. A cruiser suits general riding and getting around, a drop-through makes commuting and distance easier with a lower stable ride, a pintail is for surfy carving, a downhill board is a stiff specialist for speed, and a dancer is for freestyle footwork. Most people want a cruiser or drop-through.

What size longboard is best for commuting?

For Melbourne commuting, a mid-length cruiser or drop-through in the 38 to 42 inch range with soft 78a to 80a wheels is the sweet spot: stable, manoeuvrable on shared paths, and soft enough to roll over rough footpaths and tram-track gaps.

Why do longboards have soft wheels?

Larger, softer wheels (78a to 83a versus 99a on a street skateboard) roll over cracks, gravel and rough concrete comfortably and hold speed. On Melbourne footpaths they are what makes a longboard smooth rather than rattly, and they are the upgrade beginners most often overlook.

Is a longboard good for beginners?

Yes, often better than a standard skateboard for someone who wants to cruise and commute rather than do tricks. The larger deck and soft wheels make it stable and forgiving. The key is matching the shape to your intent, since a downhill or dancer board is not a beginner cruiser.

Which longboard brands do you stock?

Landyachtz, Arbor, Loaded, Sector 9 and DB. Each has strengths across cruising, carving, distance and downhill, and we stock them because they hold up and ride well. Come in and we will talk you through the differences.

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Longboards

Longboards cover a lot of ground, literally and figuratively. Cruisers for commuting, drop-throughs for pushing long distances with less effort, pintails for carving, downhill shapes for speed, dancer platforms for freestyle. Each serves a genuinely different purpose, and the right board depends entirely on what you want to do with it. Not sure? Tell us how you want to ride and we will match you.

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08/25/2026

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Purchased from TBS and had an issue with the product I received. Antony went all out to ensure that I was satisfied and that purchasing from Twelve was a happy experience, organizing replacement product in time for my trip. Thanks heaps Antony & crew for going the extra mile with customer service. Much appreciated!!

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08/24/2026

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Sean E

08/22/2026

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Rebecca Edwards

08/20/2026

Bang Bang Crate

Fits perfect on my Fatboy Scrambler, comes with mounting screws. Very happy

Stuart Murray (fastwrxau)

08/12/2026

Burton step on bindings

These were great to use. Forget about ratchets and spend more time going down hill rather than down on your bum tightening your bindings.

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08/11/2026

Burton Men's Step On Snowboard Bindings 2026 | Black

Great customer support

I ordered 2 sets of bearings and only one arrived after contacting them they sent out second set straight away with express delivery so all good in the end

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08/11/2026

10/10 recommend

I'll definitely be buying through twelveboard store again, quick easy delivery and great sales! Very happy with the service and the snowboard

Corrie Schuhmann

08/10/2026

Dudes are always super helpful

Dudes are always super helpful.

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08/10/2026

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08/09/2026

Slappy ST1 Skate Tool

Perfect. best t tool I have owned. Left my last one at the skatepark, so had to get a replacement. Do not regret getting the Slappy ST1 Skate Tool.

Casey Daw

08/06/2026

The boots are great, super comfortable and best of all they have kept my foot warm in the snow.

Shout out to the team at the Twelve Board Store for being super helpful when i went in to pick the boots up

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08/05/2026

Vans MTE Standard Waterproof Boot 2026 | Black/White

Fantastic customer service and great items

Fantastic customer service and great items. Super happy with my experience.

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08/03/2026

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08/02/2026

Purchased new set of tyres for electric skateboard

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07/28/2026