I've skied both zero G 95, 17/18 season, and rise above 88, 21/22 season. In comparison the rise above has all the kick of the zero G without the jitteriness, so more round skiing. But it for sure is a directional ski, like the zero G if you get a little backseat, it won't let you out of that turn. It's playful as a slalom ski is playful, gives a lot back but you have to be on it. It's what I look for in a ski and I like it. I don't do spinning/switch stuff so can't comment on that, but assume there would be other skis much better for that.