Rocket Longboards

Overview

Rocket Longboards is a Swiss manufacturer of handmade longboards, specializing in high-performance models for downhill skateboarding. Operating from a small workshop in the Swiss Alps, it produces boards using materials like Canadian maple, carbon fiber, and glass fiber, targeting riders from beginners to professionals. The company has grown from a one-man operation into a family business known for in-house production emphasizing lighter and more durable boards.¹²⁴

History

Rocket Longboards began as a one-man company in Switzerland around 2009, evolving into a family business run by approximately four people. It focuses on handmade longboards crafted in its own workshop in Steinen SZ. Key offerings include professional downhill models developed in collaboration with riders like Bumpy Hales and Antoine Carlotti.¹²⁴⁵

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Manufacturing

All Rocket Longboards are handmade in the company's own workshop in Steinen SZ, Switzerland, in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Production uses SFI-certified Canadian maple combined with carbon fiber, glass fiber, and ABS topsheets. The in-house process results in lighter and more durable boards compared to competitors.¹²⁵

Notable Products

• Leon V2 Antoine Carlotti Pro - 36.5-inch downhill board with elliptical concave, micro drop, and variable wheelbase for racing.
• Excalibur Bumpy Hales Pro - 36.5-inch deck with 9-inch width, carbon reinforcements, designed for unique freeride performance.
• Simplex - 30.7-inch board with variable width and wheelbase, suited for technical downhill.

Reputation

Rocket Longboards is regarded by skateboarding enthusiasts for its Swiss-made quality, handmade construction, and collaborations with pro riders like Bumpy Hales and Antoine Carlotti. Strengths include durable, lightweight boards tailored for downhill and freeride. Limited information on widespread criticisms, though its small-scale operation may restrict availability outside Europe.³⁵