Dirt jumping mtb

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For years I stuck with BMX over MTB because I didn't ever think of mtb as a form of dirt jumping... but it is really seeming to get more and more popular.

If I wanted to get into mountain biking, but mostly for the dirt jumping aspect, what would you suggest I look for in a bike? How much should I budget to spend? I'm about 195lbs, 5'10". I have some friends who mtb a lot, but I get bored on trails without jumps, so I never got into it... I'm just thinking I could finally join them if I can find a good dirt jumping location and a good dirt jumping bike.


I think there was a question mixed into that rambling somewhere... :eek: