Boat Carpet
While we had expected boat carpet to offer better traction than most, it was actually the least grippy of any of the deck coverings. The good news is that water does not seem to degrade its mediocre nonskid qualities. Our deck shoe held up to the same angle whether pile carpeting was dry or soggy.

Comments
Most of the water stayed put rather than running off when the angle of the ramp was increased. If you want a carpeted deck, opt for snap-in that’s easy to pull out and dry, or buy a wet-dry shop vacuum.

Pros
Boat carpet retains its nonskid qualities when the deck gets wet.

Cons
Carpeting is slow to dry, leading to wet feet and greater chance of slipping elsewhere.