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Hi Jeremy
I just bumped up from the RC8 to the RC10 Truss (Not too much different in weight from the steel RC10 version)and its quite a bit heavier. Still commissioning it now (Poxy skies)and I dread tinkering with the balance!
With the 2000FL you are at some point going to want to go OAG which is going to extend the imaging train a tad. This means you either need a longer saddle or you will want more wait on the nose to get the balance so more wait on the mount. You want to avoid adding a guide scope..
If you can pick up a bigger spec mount, go for it. Could be pushing the EQ6/EQ6-R a bit.
on the plus side, you will be ready for the 14 you will definitely want next..once yo0u start going up..
The 10" by the way has an increased light gathering capability of 1.67 over the 8" so 2 inches will make quite a difference. Just note that the more recent GSO Truss scopes have the "a" on the end and resolved the focuser hanging off the back of the mirror issue..Dont know if that applied to the steel ones.
enjoy
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