I have been looking intently for a freeride bike, more geared towards a slope­style­ "­style­d" bike. Relatively light, single crown but with a good spec list.

I will be looking within the next few months, my price range is around 1500.00 ish.
At first i was thinking a 2005 Kona Stinky used, but i would be compelled to change way too many parts on the thing, mostly the fork.

I need a bike that i will not have to do this right away, im a stickler for detail, so the bike cannot be a POS.

This is what i have:
Looking for a somewhat spec'd stinky
Rocky mountain switch, probably around 2003
Buy a new bike, and work on it (Howler, something like that)
Brodie Dissendent or something like it

Fork will be something like a fox 36, totem, domain...or even maybe a pike...i will see.

Any suggestions?