I like my Super 8 and wouldn't trade it for anything else. I also have a Super 10 and like it too. For anything bigger that requires an 8 weight I don't think you can go wrong, but I don't know if I'd buy a Super 5 or smaller because the drag setting will change if the reel gets wet. Not a big deal when you're using heavy tippets, but for light stuff like 5X you might find that those changes in drag setting bother you. Is it worth the price tag? To me it is, you could always buy one and if you don't like it you could sell it on Ebay where they sell for near retail all the time.

I've seen Ross, Lamson and lots of Bauers crap out when they were needed most and far from home I wouldn't be able to rely on them like an Abel or Tibor.