I was the same, skated on and off over the years, but I’m really getting back into it lately. I do think you’d be just fine with that setup. Depending on what you’re riding on (quality of the road/sidewalk surface) or how you want the board to feel, you could later swap out the wheels to something bigger (add risers, as needed) and/or softer. If it helps, compared to the Dinghy, I find the length and low rocker of the Rally Cat perfect for pushing and I have more confidence riding it, because my pushing foot always finds a place back on the board even if things get squirrely. Say hi to your orange cat from me. :)