An improved slider design with stiction reduction pads is presented along
with a method of making the same. In one embodiment, the bases for the
stiction reduction pads are made first during an etching process for the
air bearing surfaces, then the stiction reduction pads are made higher so
as to prevent unwanted contacted between the air bearing surface and the
disc as well as reducing meniscal forces that can be caused by a
lubricant on the disc.