I'll be the first, but not the last, to tell you what I prefer. Skid plate--basic Altrider. I don't need heavy duty, and I like the design, and where/how it bolts up. Crash bars--Mastech. Compact, allows battery access w/o bar removal, mounts to where the OE skids do, and much more affordable than other brands. It's still going to come down to what
YOU want/need. Enjoy.