Mudgirl owns a Rockhopper too.

What I found is that it has a little shorter top tube than other mtb's, so if you plan on doing a lot of downhillin' you might want to opt for a little longer stem. It does corner great, though. It will weigh in about 30 lbs or so. I've been pretty pleased with it thus far. If you can, swing for the disc brakes.
OK, maybe more than you wanted to know.