The Red Rocket
I made this one before my mission. It was a way to get to and from work a couple blocks away, mostly. I like it a lot.
It's 8-ply, 2 1/2 or 3 ft. long, and the grip tape is glow-in-the-dark! I need to touch it up a bit, but it rides perfectly. The trucks (Randal 180s), wheels (Sector 9, 76 mm, 78a), and bearings (Reds) are about 8 years old or something, and I love 'em.
My New One
So, I don't have a catchy name for it or anything. I just call it my new one. I've had the wood for it for ages, but was never quite sure what I wanted to do with it. I bought it from the wood shop at Provo High one year through Corey Rowley. This is what I ended up doing.
This one's 12-ply, which is important, because it's something like 4'8'' long, which may be nearly double the length of the Red Rocket. I'm not sure, though, 'cause I've never measured them.
Josie kindly purchased the trucks for me. They're interesting; they've got a spring rather than a rubber bushing. I love the way they handle, actually. There's something that feels surfy to me. It's more what I think surfing might be like than other trucks I've used. The wheels are Orangatang In Heats (75mm/86a). They're grippier 'cause the corners hard, rather than rounded. I like the way they look, too. Always a plus.
I like making longboards. A lot. If only they weren't so dang expensive to outfit with trucks and wheels, y'know? I'd sell 'em.
I should make some to sell. Hmm...