adglife;
I suggest that you give them a try. They aren't expensive. I think you will enjoy them, especially being new to the sport. I find them much easier to fish with. Kinda like using a hybrid club on the golf course, makes your shot a lot better than you thougt lol lol.
There are a lot of members of FAOL that make them. I'm sure if you would ask, you will get replies. I make some, but haven't had furling board out in some time, and the ones I have now, I'd like to keep.
Just inform them of weight line, and type of fishing you need them for.

YOU HAVE NO IDEA THE JUMP YOU MADE WHEN YOU STARTED FF lol lol lol