Replacement Front Tyre, Help needed

[lazyDAVE]

Hi, I need to replace my ageing Specialized Fear Control front tyre.
The type of conditions that the replacement need to excel in are muddy, rooty and generally loamy conditions. A lot of downhill so needs to offer loads and loads of grip.

Maximum width of 2.1

What do you guys recommend...

[Shibby]

WTB VelociRaptors are by far my favorite 2.1" MTN tire. Descend and corner with confidence, but still have an acceptable weight. I'm not too sure about their mud-shedding capacity, though.

[Ranger]

Servus! ©

(Achtung! The following is a shameless plug for my favorite german tire manufacurer, Continental. Thank you. )

I like the Conti Explorer ProTection in 2.1. for loose, loamy conditions. I leave it on all year, switching my rear depending on conditions.