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Burton Step On is the most asked-about binding system in our store. Here's the honest answer on whether they're worth it, who they suit, and what the actual trade-offs are — from a shop that stocks and rides them.

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.

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.

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 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.

The best electric skateboards available in Australia in 2026 — our actual picks from the boards we stock, ride and service at Twelve Board Store Melbourne. Broken down by riding style and use case.

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.

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.

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.

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.