What do you all think about asymmetric snowboard design, optimized for carving? How much benefit does it provide vs. symmetric design?

I'm a large human with size 13s. I can count on one hand the number of production snowboards that would work for me, and even those have compromises.

Especially since I'm older and focused on carving groomers, and powder when I can get it.

No matter. That means I get to order a new custom snowboard each year!

Since I also surf, I really appreciate the experience of getting to know a board builder and dialing in custom board design over many years and boards. I have a few Donald Brink asymm boards that I absolutely love.

I'm on my third custom board from Kindred Snowboards . I've really enjoyed talking with Evan, and riding his boards. Excellent quality too. All my boards have 29 to 30 cm waist width.

What's interesting about asymm snowboard design are two design aspects.

Sidecut offset. The distance the heelside sidecut is shifted backward.…