The 86mm waist of this ski offers support for landings. This ski differs from the lower cost Double Six Skis model in that this ski is for more advanced skiers as opposed to intermediate skiers, has a higher sidecut (121-86-110) to help you carve, and has laminate woodcore sidewalls that help to make the ski more durable. However, this ski lacks the higher cost Ace of Spades model's expert skier focus, larger sizes, and dual titanium core, which helps the ski to be more durable and responsive. There size options available for the Nordica Dead Money park/pipe ski.