I've never been on a full suspension bike so I wouldn't really know much about that but I think they would be better. I'll have to give that a shot one of these days though. Full suspension for me is a little ways away, maybe next spring or summer. For now I think I'm gonna stick with a 29er hardtail for now, it's within my budget (probably as used one). I'll keep 26" for now to, maybe sell it one of these days. In the end it's truly what the rider likes and fits them the best, everyone is different. But one thing we all do have in common is "we love to ride and hit the trails."