Quote Originally Posted by wil86
Where i live, everyone uses a small piece of rolled up card which is what we call the roach.

I dont actully think ive ever seen anyone roll a joint without one (but i know its different in the US).

Not only does it allow you to smoke all the weed inside without burnt lips but it also gives the roller something sturdy and solid enough to wrap the paper over and start rolling the joint resulting in an almost perfect cone shaped joint every time.
i just recently started rolling my joints with a piece of note card in the end and i don't think i'll ever roll one without it for the reasons stated.