u/Automatic-Mango-8591

About 2 years ago I got back into the MtB game after decades away (used to race in the mid-90s). I bought a Roscoe 7 and have had a blast. Moved up from local trails to red/blacks in my local bike parks in about 12 months. I am now at what I feel is a hard tail limit (as is my back) and am looking to move up. My main issue having been out of it so long is that there is so much choice. I don’t want a DH rig, nor a XC whippet. I have budget for ONE bike. Been looking at SC Hightower or Bronson but to be honest event the mullet / 29 choice leaves me a bit lost. So honest thoughts or recommendations welcome. Bike parks I use are Bike Park Wales, Dyfi and FoD. Heading to Morzine this summer.