I am looking for a mountain bike that will be light but also durable. Lightweight is very important in my choice. I will be mostly trail riding and jumping so any bike that will handle both of those disciplines would be great. I will be doing average size jumps and also drops, chutes, and climbing hills. If you have any suggestions but they are over 1000$ please let me know and i will check that bike out. Thanks for your suggestions!
For all these requirements you better look at a few years used, you will get much more bike for your buck.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Cannondale-Prophet-600-Mountain-Bike-Extra-Large-/360292813598?pt=Mountain_Bikes
http://cgi.ebay.com/Cannondale-Prophet-600-Mountain-Bike-Large-/150483178474?pt=Mountain_Bikes
The Trek REMEDY, nORCO IhUN,sCOTT VOLTAGE,Giant STP are all excellent dirt jump rigs. Most are sold via Ebay.com ( category-sporting goods-outdoor sports/CYCLING-freeride bikes or dirt jumpers)