Originally Posted by hollenjf
that rockhopper is a hardtail.. I have my tail end skidding all over the place, and it doesnt look like that can take jumps too well
what? This bike is plenty capable. Post a pic of the bike you're currently using.
Jumping bikes are seldom full suspension. If they are, it's a DH or FR full suspension rig with 7+ inches of travel front and rear.
Hardtails have better control than FS rigs.