A quality skateboard should be durable, have good concave and pop nicely.

It shouldn't chip so easy, but if it does don't worry.

Just buy from a trusted brand such as Baker, Deathwish, Girl, Toy Machine, Element, Real, Chocolate, Creature, etc.

GET SOMEBODY TO HIT YOU OVER THE HEAD WITH IT. IF IT HURTS THEN IT IS A REAL SKATEBOARD.

It wont break after 1 use :p

if you can skate