Lightweight, comfy, and worry-free right out of the box
The Carved is the preferred way to go for comfort and weight reduction. Really comfortable right out of the box and you don't need to fret about the sweat or rain ruining your pricey saddle. And for those who don't like the looks of the hold in the middle, you never see it anyway unless you're looking top down, which would be for a second or two before you mount the saddle. So no brainer, go Carved!