My speeeds deck was a little smooth to begin with. Just needed a couple of days to wear it in. Some people have various tricks to break it in sooner, but I'm not sure its worth the effort.

Some new pads can be a bit slippery due to dust and various residues collected in the factory.
Just brush them with a stiff brush and soap or mild housecleaning products.

If it is still slippery, try to seek another sunova owner to compare them, to see if your pad is defective, or if you need to adapt your stance: with domed deck, your feet must stay away from the rails, so you must paddle with your feet more close to the center line, which is better for balance anyways.

chucktheskiffie said..
Yep mine is slippery. Not enough to do anything drastic about, but enough to write that it is.

Sometimes i slip off with no real reason, but i have learned to live with it.

Yes I think it is what it is , although I have ridden Speeeds in the past so hoping it gets a bit more grip as time goes on have only been out 4 times in small stuff but next week looks the biz so I can't wait to max the board out might even wax the pad and see how that goes . Thanks for all the responses

my 8.10 speed deck pad was really slippery the first few times but now its all right , as the guys said before i guess its just residues from plant ,packing, dust etc..

TOO much sunscreen or moisturiser perhjaps?
My speeed deck is opposite, going from seated to standing (no knees for me) if i am wearing a shortie or board shorts my knees and legs get carpet burns from the grip.