Polaris General XP 1000 owners, listen up! The stock 'skid plate' is basically a thin piece of plastic that barely protects your expensive undercarriage. This Seizmik kit is the heavy-duty armor you actually need. It's made from 1/2-inch thick UHMW polyethylene - a super tough plastic that's way better than aluminum because it won't dent, gouge, or rust when you slide over rocks and stumps. It's nearly 4x thicker than stock! The kit includes integrated rock sliders (also called tree kickers) to protect your rocker panels from side impacts. Installation is designed to be easier, using existing OEM mounting points where possible and special frame clamps to minimize drilling. They even cut maintenance access points and extra drain holes so you can still service your machine. Made right here in the USA (Cairo, GA). If you ride hard on rocky trails, this investment can save you thousands in repairs to your fuel tank, transmission, and differentials. Protect your ride!