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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.
An honest look at what separates backcountry snowboarding from resort riding in Australia — earning the climb, the terrain we actually have, the gear and skills it demands, the real risks, and the community and training that come before the gear.
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.
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.
Splitboarding in Australia — what it is, where to ride, what gear you need and why the Australian backcountry is more accessible and more rewarding than most people realise. The complete guide from Twelve Board Store.
Splitboarding, snowshoeing and ski touring all access Australian backcountry terrain — but they are completely different experiences. Here is how to choose based on your background, fitness and what you want from the backcountry.
Where to go splitboarding in Australia — the best backcountry terrain by ability level across Victoria and the Snowy Mountains, from beginner-accessible zones to serious alpine terrain in Kosciuszko National Park.
Everything a beginner needs to know about backcountry snowboarding in Australia — what it involves, how it differs from resort riding, what the risks are and how to get started safely. From Twelve Board Store Melbourne.
Avalanche safety for Australian backcountry riders — how avalanches form, what the Australian snowpack is like, how to read terrain, and what to do if someone is buried. The guide every backcountry rider in Australia should read.
Twelve Board Store has been part of the Australian splitboarding community from the beginning. The Let's Split splitboard community was born from our Spring Split event at Mt Stirling. Here is the story and what we offer to splitboarders today.
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.