Equipment
Deck
The top surface of the wakesurf board where the rider stands, usually finished with a grippy traction pad.
The deck is the top of the board where the rider stands. To keep footing on the wet board, the deck is typically covered with a textured EVA-foam traction pad rather than the wax used on ocean surfboards. The pad's shape, including a tail kick, helps the rider locate their feet and pop the board for ollies and shuv-its.
Deck and pad layout influence comfort and control, and skim decks in particular are designed to help riders pivot and pop for freestyle tricks.