A slider design is presented including a first structure that extends
between the rails of the slider body and over at least the first third of
the slider body. A second structure having a depth lower than the depth
of the first structure is disposed adjacent to the first structure and
between the rails. The present slider design provides a stiff air bearing
that has a near-constant flying height over various radii of the moving
recording medium. The present slider design also provides exceptional
lift-off in a ramp unloading operation.