  Excitation of surface waves on conducting materials provides a near
resistance-free interface capable of a material glissade either by plasmon
forces or optical beam tractors. Analogous to an ice hockey rink, as proof of
principle plasmon assisted optical traction, or hoovering, of water drops on a
gold surface is demonstrated. Variability in thresholds and movement is
observed and can be explained by the presence of significant roughness,
measured by SEM. The demonstration opens a path to directly integrate various
optical and plasmonic glissade technologies. Ways of improving transport and
potential applications spanning configurable microfluidics, antennas,
diagnostics,sensing and active devices are discussed.
