R&G Footboard SlidersFoot Board Sliders R&G Footboard sliders are designed to reduce damage to the side of maxi scooters in the event of a slide. Mounting directly onto a specially designed tread plate (where required) with a rubberised boot grip insert. The slider is made from the same material as all R&G crash protectors: High density polyethylene (HDPE) This type of plastic is used as it isnt brittle and has the ability to wear in a way that helps slow down a sliding