floorboard

I’ve got a 2021 1000-5 & have been looking at different skid plates & metal floor plates. Was wondering if anyone has the metal floor plates & if so how much do you trust them compared to the skid plates? Also if I go with skid plate, do you like the steel or uhmw material?

Has anyone removed the front floorboard in a 1000? If so can it all be done from the inside or is there anything underneath that has to be removed? Looks like the plastic up the door hinge area has to come off also.