Im kinda with RD on this one. 08 seems a bit easier to reverse, and has a bit more luck than 07 or 06. However, it still takes a variety of moves, and not being so predictable with your moves.
Smythe has came a long way, and from what i hear from bauer, he is pretty damn good at 08. Who knows, maybe he likes the taste of Brown Canadian dick, could be that too.