The big problem with asymmetric stances is riding switch, and an asymmetric stance will prevent you from learning the right skills to ever ride switch. In other words, if you're thinking about setting up asymmetric now, it probably means you are a bit of a one trick pony right now, and going asymmetric will take your more difficult switch side today and make it even harder. I would only go asymmetric if you never plan on learning even basic switch moves.
All bets are off if you have some kind of physical issue that might dictate asymmetry, like the residual impact of an injury, one leg longer than the other, etc. I suppose there could be certain physical conditions were an asymmetric stance might actually improve your ability to ride switch.
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