Another Newbie in need of help!

[Marina]

Hi, I am new here and I have been scoping out long boarding for a while now, I short board quite a bit but I want to get a long board for transport and fun. I live somewhere where there aren't too many hills, but the ones we have are narrow, i guess i am looking for something to ride on the sidewalk and on a few hills too.

I really don't want something too too long, I am only 5'4 and about 100lbs (im done growing)... I am looking for a smooth ride set up with easy turning, I'm not too concerned with price either. I had a look at some custom built decks, does anyone have any experience with this guy? Roggs Custom Made Longboards

Any suggestions would be hugely appreciated.

[RastamanD]

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hopefully that helps... i suggest just choosing your own longboard on your own. you can post your decision and we can tell you if its a good board or not.

[the scapegoat]

Haha yeah the guy who makes the Rogg's boards is a forum member (Loki440). I don't own any of his boards but there are many people here who can vouch for their beauty and performance.

[jlmitch]

Yes, PM Loki440 if you're interested in a Roggs. I dunno if he sells completes yet, but he can still give you advice on what trucks and wheels to get.

[gavmck]

A Roggs mini dancer would be awesome. Loki builds sick boards

[anotherartgeek]

Lots of really good completes at > Mile High Skates <. A good place to start is the > Supercharger <.

Here's a few more.
- NeverSummer > Eclipse <, > Concept <

- Rayne: > Pug <, > Hustler <

- Bustin: > Complex <, > Spliff <

The Complex is my go to board and my first board. Good for commuting and cruising. If you get more stable trucks you can use it for small hills w/o worries, the Gullwing M1's are not a stable as I would like.

[OceaniaAE1]

Loadeds are nice boards. I just bought a 42" vangaurd, although they do make a 38". Its a terrific commuter board. It handles like a dream and very flexy for a nice solid ride.