I use an Eq6 with my 8" f6 and a 80mm refractor on top, gives you plenty to play with in case you want to upgrade your OTA later. EQ6 handles the weight with ease, and you can throw any sort of imaging device or eyepiece in and you don't have to adjust the balance. If you put it on a pier you will absolutely love it.
Here are all the scopes on my pier...
http://southcelestialpole.org.au/for...ach=6714;image