Yet another bike that has gotten rave reviews from everyone whom I have talked to that's ridden it. Maybe it's just not the bike for you. Maybe it handles the way it's supposed to, but it doesn't fit your style / comfort zone.
The longer travel Prophet, Stumpy, Reign, Dakar XLT and such are probably a little slacker than alot of hardtail people are used to. They are used to steeper, quick turning and snappy rides and expect a 5" travel bike to behave the same way. Hardtail riders would probably be happier on a Rush, Epic, Anthem, Dakar XC shorter travel quick handler with a longer cockpit and laid out like a racer.
The shorter more relaxed cockpit is for bumpin' around the woods doin' small hucks, as is the longer travel and slacker angles.