MELBOURNES MOST ICONIC SNOWBOARD STORE

Start with where you ride and what you want the board to do. A forgiving board for learning turns, a freestyle twin and a dedicated powder shape each have a different job. Your weight, boot size and preferred feel help narrow down the size, width and flex.

Tell us what you ride now, what you enjoy about it and what you want to change. That gives our crew a useful starting point for comparing boards. Our Snowboard Buying Guide explains the main differences.

Bring the socks you ride in and, if you have them, your current boots. Tell the fitter about pressure points, heel movement or discomfort, along with the terrain you ride and how much support you like.

Your usual shoe size is a starting reference. Comparing boot shapes and checking how your foot sits in each model helps us find a more suitable fit. Shopping from further away? Contact the crew before ordering so we can work through your measurements and options.

Your existing jacket and pants may still do the job, but the layers underneath deserve a closer look. Destination, time of year and how much you move all influence the warmth and weather protection you need.

Tell us where you’re heading and what you already own. We can help you work out where a warmer midlayer, suitable base layers or an outerwear upgrade would be useful. Our Layering Guide explains how those pieces work together.

Bring your current setup or tell us what you’ve been skating. Deck width, wheelbase, nose and tail shape, and concave all contribute to the feel, and comparing them in person helps make those differences clearer.

For shoes, try your size with the socks you normally skate in and compare the fit and feel underfoot. Our Boronia shop also carries skate apparel to browse while you’re here. Call ahead if you’re making the trip for a particular model or size.