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Lots of deck brands are good and durable i have never had a deck yet that just snapped really easily and ive been skateing for 3 years about 6-7 hours a day every day. i would recomend Girl or...
Go to the store and see how it is.
See if the size fits you, if the concave is good enough for you, etc.It's your board. So be happy with whatever you get.