Waduino wrote:

Why is it that the 4, and to some degree the 3a get rave reviews but
I've
hardly heard anything about a LS-6, 8, etc. Are they not as "good" or
are
they just a lot more expensive, since they are newer?


You answered your own question. The 8 is the most popular standard
class ship in the world right now at the competition level. The 6 is
also well loved by its pilots though there aren't as many around. Of
course these ships are more expensive and aren't in the 1st glider
market like the 3 and 4 are.