…. anyone got one and want to share their opinions?

hmmm, not a popular model then!

Don't think many about. Try 29er forum on mtbr.

I have a 26er one, it's absolutely brill. This may not help tho 🙂

Friend of mine has the new 2011 version here in So Cal. He had the 2009, and the seat tube cracked (as you can see he's a big dude)and Kona shipped this as a replacement. Rear bounce is 4" compared to 3.5" last year I think.

New frame is lurrvvllyy. Tappered head tube, lovely crome / pewter finish. I rode it last week, super super stiff. Weighs in at 27lb I think. Really really nice ride.

Wtf is that bloke doing on an XC race bike? No wonder he snapped it, he'd be better off with something beefier I reckon.

i rode on for a test prior to buying my ventana.
frame was very flexy, front end was too low with a 100mm fork
rear suspension seemed unwilling to move much.

i bought a ventana.

rear suspension seemed unwilling to move much.

Couldn't find the pro-pedal lever then? 🙂