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How Backcountry Safety Gear Works — Beacon, Probe and Shovel Explained
How Backcountry Safety Gear Works — Beacon, Probe and Shovel Explained
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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.

What Gear Do You Need to Start Splitboarding?
What Gear Do You Need to Start Splitboarding?
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The complete gear list for getting into splitboarding — splitboard, bindings, skins, safety gear and everything else explained. What you actually need versus what is optional, from Twelve Board Store Melbourne.

AST Qualifications for Splitboarding — Why You Need Them and How to Get Them in Australia
AST Qualifications for Splitboarding — Why You Need Them and How to Get Them in Australia
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AST avalanche safety training for splitboarders in Australia — what AST 1 and AST 2 cover, why they are non-negotiable before backcountry travel, and how to find courses in Australia. From Twelve Board Store Melbourne.