Carbide recommendations

Shape: 
The shaper bar carbide has a concave profile and is the choice for snocross racing and aggressive riders. 
The round bar carbide is great for trail/mountain riding and will also work for racing. 
Length:

I ride on flat land, short track NO studs: 4" - 6" Carbide
I ride on flat land, short track with studs:  6" + Carbide
I ride on flat land, long track NO studs: 4" - 8" Carbide
I ride on flat land, long track with studs: 8"+ Carbide

Mountain and Powder riders use minimal carbide length: 4-6" is plenty.