Thanks guys, I actually used to do some off road biking on a Norco force one years ago with my dad. I know I may not be the most experienced but the trails in my area aren't intense or anything, they're homegrown for the most part.

I'm only looking at this as a recreation, not competitively so i don't understand why I would need 10+ years experience? I'm not new to going fast, I do a lot of snowboarding and go pretty fast on trails if that matters. I know they're two different animals, but I'm just trying to say I may not be as poorly suited as some of you think I am.

I really appreciate the suggestions and will try to raise my price point. Are there any other tips/pointers/suggestions?