i have one. use it every day and it's still great. I've personally never seen anyone I know break one, I think everyone complains about durability. I think people complain about the shape too but they're designed for city riding (most of them) and they're perfect for that and great at everything else. Plus at the end of the day, it's still just wood under your feet, if you can't control it you won't fare any better on a different board.