Hi Gadge
If you only have a few 4 strokes, 30w is definitely the way to go.
Unfortunately, I can't pass up free good condition 4 strokes, so have amassed a fair few. I can see why people go for them - quieter, no fuel mixing, enough power for most. But, they just can't compare in the thick stuff
If I had a lot of time on saturday I would have done a comparison - 2 blade PT V SPFC 160 V 4 Blade Chonda on Honda deck V Masport quickcut with xts50 V Masport quickcut with Quantum 35
I reckon they would finish in that order (best to worst)
Have got 5L of Valvoline 20w50 from a few months ago's special - $9.99. It was ear marked for the Camira, however I grabbed 2x GTX 20w50 last month - again, Autobarn $9.99. Lucky if it does 500km between oil changes though
Last time I used Big Bob, he only had 2 flat blades, but have a pair of low lift blades ready to add for next use. Have to wait for the verge to grow haha. Did your Big bob handles shear?