I was on the DMR, dont trust the hardrock to do anything over 2 and a half foot, just feels sketchy, i really like my DMR now, it designed as a jump bike, but i think it fits into many roles, not sure if thats because im just versatile with bikes or not, but the bike handles all sorts of trails well, fast, technical, steep, flat, up hills on a single speed, jumps, drops WHATEVER!! ive fallen in love with this bike