There is an advantage to a longer frame, the longer (i think it's) wheelbase (gap from rear axle to bottom bracket) gives you extra leverage hence a higher hop. also the frame is quite light, pleasse bear in mind that getting a zoo python or simmilar frame won't turn you into craig lee scott it just helps alot of the videos you see will have riders that are prety decent regardless of thier frame and general spec, although the length does help