Glenn, This is what I've been discussing with Dave at STM after reading what you have said on the matter in the past. I'm going to let him send me what he feels will be best to run.
I don't think anyone is arguing that they may need a revalve as well.
The more I think about it the more I realise there's more than one way to skin a cat. You can go light on the springs and then valve firmer, or you can go heavier on the springs and lighter on the valving.
Daves theory makes perfect sense though. If the spring is firmer it will do more of the work, allowing the valving to do what it has to without blowing through its stroke too easily. The only issue is if the springs are so firm that you can't compress them.
Alternatively, the lighter springs will feel plusher initially, however are more prone to blow through the stroke and then the firmer valving in the mid/top will be harsher than expected (unless valved perfectly).
1+3=4 / 3+1=4 ..Same but different.
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