I'm on my fourth Element boards in a row because they are so cheap. I have two more to skate.
I only buy the pro model boards and I always make sure to check the size chart for that particular board before buying. There are two shapes for each width.
Yeah, Element isn't Polar or Quasi or whatever, but the boards are great quality and you can get them for $18-28 shipped compared to ~$60. Their videos are great and I am happy to support Jaakko or Westgate or Madars.