OR & ORP composite factory skid plates: how useful?

[MaximumBob]

Has anyone banged up the skid plates on an OR or ORP? Obviously metal would be tougher, but are the composite ones completely useless? Is there some range of terrain/difficulty where they are actually a good solution?

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[xraytekca]

Has anyone banged up the skid plates on an OR or ORP? Obviously metal would be tougher, but are the composite ones completely useless? Is there some range of terrain/difficulty where they are actually a good solution?

I was thinking the same thing I think they used it for weight reduction, but they seem kind of strong. I haven’t hit the trails yet with them, but I’m interested in the rival plate and the TRD plate.