I am located in Missoula, Mt currently. The skid was made by Relentless Fabrication out of Reno, NV. The shipping isnt too bad, it came to me with just a UPS label stuck to it. I would guess ~50 or less for shipping. 1/4" is about the minimum most use for skids. The aluminum skids are a lot lighter but need to be thick to take any hits.
Let me know your zip and I could get a shipping quote.