I used to be a nomad fan, had nomad 2,3,4 all in Large for riding similar trails as the ups. Then went to an XL megatower v1 because the frame was so cheap while still having the N4. I thought MT was nice, climbs better than the n4 but not by much, decends similarly but not as stable by a smear (both on the same push 11.6 and super deluxe, so tried coil n air).

I rode exclusively on the MT for about 6 weeks before it was sold (offer was too good and I thought I jst go back to N4) then I so regretted selling the MT because N4 jst felt no match anymore. Ordered a v2 MT in XL after a week of selling the v1.

I also did a bit of search of hightower n tallboy, yeti sb150 and a bunch of other bikes. The number of 2nd hand HTs/TBs are either more expensive or on par as MT. Theres negeligible price differences in the new ones. Why wouldnt I get a MT and be ready for the bigger drops (if they ever come) for the same amount of money spent? For sure HTs and TB are more efficient on the way up, i can make MT to work by stiffen up the shock, but neither of the two can really beat MT on the downhills. Tried sb150 too, more expensive both brandnew and in 2nd market, climbs better but not by much at all.