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Australian resorts open in June. If you're pulling your gear out of storage now, here's what to check, what to fix and what to get done before you arrive at the mountain — so you spend your first day riding instead of dealing with problems you could have sorted in Melbourne.

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.

Heat moulding creates a custom fit between your snowboard boot and your foot. We do it free with every boot purchase at Twelve Board Store. Here's what the process involves, what it fixes, and why it makes a real difference on the mountain.

Australian snow is wetter, heavier and more variable than almost anywhere else riders commonly use as a reference point. Here's what that actually means for your board choice, boot flex, outerwear waterproofing and wax — written by people who ride Victorian resorts every season.

Frosty's in-house workshop at Twelve Board Store handles snowboard waxing, edge tuning and base repair year-round in Melbourne. Here's what each service does, when you need it, and why getting it done before the season matters more than most riders think.

What is and is not legal for electric bikes on Victorian roads, shared paths and bike lanes in 2026. The difference between EN15194 certified bikes and off-road unrestricted builds — and why it matters before you buy.

Not on real snow, not at an Australian resort — the season's done when the resorts close. But there are real options: indoor centres, a second season in NZ, Japan powder with Mint Tours, and the off-season training that actually makes you better by June.

Thredbo is the better mountain, Perisher is the bigger resort. Here's the honest breakdown — terrain, parks, backcountry access, lifts, Skitube and Ikon vs Epic — so you can pick the NSW resort that actually suits your riding.