There are lots of good deck makers. They are usually made of wood and the biggest difference is size and shape. Shape is mostly just what a you like, but size in skateboards does matter. The reasons are you want a deck that is the right length for the skateboarder and the right width for the skateboarder's feet and what they like to do.
This is a common chart used for helping people to buy the right skateboard length.
| Height of Skater | Length of Deck |
| Under 4 feet tall | 29 inches or less |
| 4 feet to 4' 10" | 29 to 30 inches long |
| 4'10" to 5'3" | 30.5 s to 31.5 inches long |
| 5'3" to 5'8" | 31.5 to 32 inches long |
| 5'8" to 6'1" | 32 to 32.5 inches long |
| Over 6'1" | 32.5 inches and up |
The width of the deck is usually between 7.5 and 8 inches. If you have big feet you want the wider deck.The other thing to think about is what kind kind skateboarder you are. A vert and transistion skater or spend a lot of time just riding around cruising you will most likely want a wider deck. If you are more into doing tricks then a narrower deck will work better for you.
