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Agreed. I bought a specialized p1 am hardtail last year specifically for downhill. I also use it for freeride and plan to start xc. I think that a having a hardtail makes you a better rider because you compensate for bumps and rocks with your body positioning and by riding loose rather than by just relying on a rear suspension...

I just bought myself a 2010 Specialized P1 All Mountain. I love it. I use it for dirt jumping and riding at 7 springs downhill.