Specialized Epic or EVO

Hi Guys.

I’ve been riding and racing Cross Triathlon and hour long MTB races on a hardtail for several years now.
My strength is climbing and flat sections, but I loose so much time on the down hill sections down to lack of confidence/skill.

Is an Epic or Evo full suspension going to make me quicker and if so, I guess the Epic is going to suit me better than the Evo as all of my races are short and sharp and I don’t really do longer slower more technical type riding.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Pat.