what ever forces did that to that bike, could have done it to any bike. if that was a 9.9 session you wouldnt be hating. its 2003, konas arent bad. why does whistler use them as their official bike park bike, its becuase nubes renting can beat the shit out of them and they stay built. its not a new technology, but they are good quality.
bro, with all due respect, whens the last time you rode a kona operator? because 2011 and 12 have been quite a step up for the company. evil bikes on the other hand, i could understand not trusting the frame.