The Xi2 is one of the best Salt water rods I have ever fished with, with the 8 weight, I have landed Coho in BC, Striped Bass in Cape Cod, Red fish in Florida , Bone fish in Cuba, GT'S in Belize and South Africa and will take it to Australia next month to throw at God knows what!
So in a nut shell if you are thinking of buying one - make sure it has Titanium rings and guides (sage ones rust) and a Titanium Struble seat, goes a long way to finishing it off nicely.
All the best
Mike