As I am a basically skill-less mountain biker, I like a low bottom bracket.

I have had Vassago frames and liked them very much.
I now have a felt and the bb is a little lower which can bandaid a bad rider( I think I go faster on the felt,weight?).

Be sure and check this dimension when comparing frames if stability is a concern.

I would go to Outspokin and check out their inventory. From what I know, they are good with 29ers and carry Jamis, Niner, and Specialized (I hear their 29er is pretty sweet). I may be wrong here but I thought they had Viscious 29ers and can probably get Salsa, too. It would be worth the trip over there.

ah, Very true. That makes complete sense.