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You're actually better off with a bit of compression on the up hills as it allows power to transfer to the ground instead of spinning the wheel. You can get plenty shocks with lockout but you're probably better off going with a really well damped shock.
I tried a Manitou McLeod recently and frikking loved it. Felt much more progressively damped then the Factory Float I was eyeballing and much cheaper to boot.
If you can find one, Trek Slash's from past few years made fantastic all rounders.
Chak
Howard
I think I may have decided to get new F&F and swap all the bits off my 26" hard tail, I can't imagine I'd ride it much if I got a full sus enduro type thing.
Any thoughts on a suitable frame?
Is there such a thing as a locking rear arm for the uphill bits?