What about it makes it feel too short in turns? A shorter stem allows for better handling in tight places, like mountain biking. The downside is it can feel a bit twitchy. A longer stem is more stable, but can start to feel like steering a boat. Usually people go with shorter stems rather than longer stems in mountain biking.
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