If any one word best describes the Jackal, that word would be "overbuilt." Featuring a massive hydroformed top tube flowing down onto a 6061 downtube that defies any of the "lightweight" or "svelte" adjectives usually associated with aluminum, the front triangle mates into a set of chain and seat stays that could provide enough raw material for any four lightweight XC rear ends.
It's not some long-range trail bike. It's not forgiving or compliant. It's not gonna get you up the hill any faster. The Jackal is designed to rail turns, whip bar spins and jump. Again and again and again, no matter how many times you come up short, or overshoot, or just plain carcass.
Mmmm, carcass. Jackals love carcass.
*All frames medium/powdercoat