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There is some talk about hemp having the same thermal expansion as bamboo and so being better in terms of longevity, but I am confident that the difference is minimal. Carbon has a higher tensile strength, and I think it makes cleaner looking joins. Not much in it to be honest, but I prefer the carbon look :)
Not sure about weight to be honest, but I've never really been a weight weenie. Although the forks I have there are 422g, and if I use light components it should be respectable.