At 98mm underfoot, the HardSide is the narrowest ski built with the Hybritech sidewall construction.  A few short years ago, it would have been considered a powder ski, and it certainly won't disappoint on the deep days.  However, it's designed for skiers who's off piste playgrounds consist more of cut up crud and firm snow than bottomless powder, so we gave it slight shovel rocker for versatility, and a powerful metal laminate construction for precision, stability and edge hold.