iv had a IH Sunday and an M6 as dh rigs in the past. I also had the alu. w/ carbon stays for 2 months and not only did that frame beat the two previous frames in every aspect of riding, it did so with a smile on my face the entire time, so much f*cking fun to ride.
I sold that frame to get this one and yes it was worth it. super responsive, super playful, easy to handle, cant say enough about it. It makes riding more fun than its ever been without having to try. im 135 pounds so i used to have to throw all my weight to put the bike where i wanted it, not anymore. its virtually flawless for my riding style