Ridge Wallet VERSUS Ekster! Which is better?!

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@BeastMadeReviews 2 жыл бұрын

So which is the best? BUY HERE (affiliates): (Coupon: BEASTMADE) 1. Ridge: amzn.to/3SyTaAc 2. Ekster Aluminum: bit.ly/3mJ5yU6 3. Ekster Parlaiment: bit.ly/3MOKVk1 4. Tracker card: bit.ly/3mQxxRD

@Cesar-Avila Жыл бұрын

I want a ridge with the ekster push out mechanism. That’d be perfect. Also love the minimal branding from ekster

@sr7olsniper 10 ай бұрын

yeah this. I like the aesthetic of the ridge but unfortunately its kind of ass as your cards are hard to retrieve and they WILL get dented on the sides. Esker or Code 118 do a better job with ease of access to your cards and they will be covered by the metal casing. If ridge was able to add that mechanism somehow to their wallets it would be the best of both worlds.

@dekunutsocarina 8 ай бұрын

Ridge wallet does take time to get use to. Hold the ridge with your left hand push out the cards from the notch with your thumb. In one smooth motion use your right thumb and index finger to pinch, pull, and fan out your cards as if you’re playing a card game. Easy peasy unless you have arthritis = / keep your most used cards in the front or back for quick access.

@guhalakshmiratan5566 7 ай бұрын

Ditto! I got the Ridge as a gift and I've been using it since. The money clip is fab - my cash never falls out. Plus I also like the various colour/schemes offered by Ridge. I think I'll still try out the Ekster and see which one I like better...

@Sille751 6 ай бұрын

The closest wallet I’ve found that kind of has this functionality is a Focx wallet.

@TheSixthSLoT Ай бұрын

Why don't you just get an Ekster Cardholder then? I mean, it basically is a Ridge with a push button mechanism. Does the branding NEED to be Ridge? Cause that's really the only difference.

@xXDarkHolidayXx 2 жыл бұрын

I can vouch for Ridge. I’ve been carrying a Ridge with a cash clip for about 5 years. I’m a frequent flyer so I’m in my wallet numerous times a day getting in and out of hotels and spending money. In 5 years the elastic is still as tight as the day it arrived. I’ve also never had cash fall out or off of the clip. I even use it for some of the hotel keycards that are bigger than a normal bank card. All in all, Ridge makes a great wallet. FYI @2:33 you’re never gonna get the cards in because you’re putting them in backwards. Cards go in the side opposite of the thumb hold.

@BeastMadeReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for comment! Glad to hear about your long-term experience with Ridge. It's a great wallet. As for the video clip, you're right. I have a lot of video footage, and for whatever reason, I chose that portion for the video.

@ZR1Terror 11 ай бұрын

😄😄😂😂

@carloshidalgo3298 7 ай бұрын

Do the cards scratch by being all together and is it easy to access every single 1 ?

@jimschuler8830 Жыл бұрын

I've used a Ridge wallet every day for going on seven years, so I can address your concerns: The elastic that holds the wallet together has no visible wear on it. I did originally have a cash strap and the elastic on that did wear out. Both are replaceable. I replaced the strap with a money clip. Both hold cash securely. The one issue I did have is with the screws, which would work their way out and I'd find them in my pockets. After a year or so I got a replacement set and haven't had an issue since. A big feature of the Ridge is it has the greatest chance of fitting comfortably in a watch pocket. You might not think being a little bigger in the height or width department matters, but it can rule that carry option out.

@ThurgoodJenkinz 5 ай бұрын

Id just buy some low strength thread locker, or put 1 small wrap of teflon tape around threads.

@greggarcia7737 2 жыл бұрын

Great review! I started with the Exster Parliament wallet, I think it’s a great design, but I started running out of room fast because I have to carry a lot of cards on me five just for work(drivers license, ambulance license, medical examiners, EMT license and then a door card key) then an ATM and credit card and then a couple of other cards that I have to carry. So the Parliament started to get fat fast and was hard to close even without cash inside of it, also only held six cards inside the case part with the ejection button. I then switched to the ridge with the money strap, because of the amount of cards I have to carry. I agree I think these are the best two options and you have to decide which one best fits your needs! Oh, one more thing, Exster has a great return policy so if you decide after a few days it doesn’t fit your needs then they will take it back as long as you save the packaging and it doesn’t look like there’s damage to the wallet.

@Hydrophish 4 ай бұрын

I’ve had the Ekster for a couple years now and I still love it. My only complaint is the elastic strap wears out over time and you have to keep adding cards to keep them tightly secured. I wish they had a user-replaceable mechanism for this.

@JamundoArt 7 ай бұрын

I have both. Trust me when I say Ekster wallet is better than Ridge wallet.

@jacobseraphin685 3 ай бұрын

Although I’m somewhat satisfied with my ridge wallet, I can say it is not worth the $100 price tag. If you don’t mind me asking, how well does the Ekster hold up over time?

@LoganX00 Ай бұрын

Bought a ridge on black friday. Pulled it out of the box, immediately and I mean immediately hated it. I can just imagine trying to get a card from the middle of the stack. Talked to a friend who bought a ekster 3 years ago and he said it was holding up great, so I just ordered an ekster "wallet".

@TheSixthSLoT Ай бұрын

@@LoganX00 I just got an Ekster Cardholder Pro for black friday, and I love everything about it. I got it in Marine Blue, and it's like a work of art. Almost makes me feel like I need a protective case for my wallet. I Had the Ridge for about 3 years prior, and what made me swap to Ekster was the same thing you pointed out, being that pulling out cards was a pain in the ass. Zero such issues with the Ekster.

@datl3afn1nja9 Жыл бұрын

I’m enjoying my esker so far but I will say the ridge is also very nice. I have the ridge with the cash strap and I’ve played around with different amounts of bills. For the 2 years I’ve had it I’ve never lost any cash using just the strap. Esker is a lot easier to get to your cards and looks more sophisticated. If you have any extra cards they can go under the plate.

@truenorth0-j1m 2 жыл бұрын

I remember watching your videos a few years ago and WOW did the quality improve by so much! Keep up the good work man!

@BeastMadeReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏻

@d9_1056 3 ай бұрын

Ive had a ridge around 5 years and its held up pretty goodnni have zero difficulties with it, and the elastic band hasnt even frayed yet. Its in my pocket every day. My only issue that ive also had with different wallets is dirt getting between the cards and scratching them.

@GodlikeJCMS Жыл бұрын

Card storage on the ridge is super awkward, in order to get any middle cards you have to fiddle with the outer cards to even get to it. The Ekster allows for easy movement of any card position because the fanning allows enough exposure to pull any card, plus having your most used card at the back is insanely intuitive with how fast you can take it out

@Drizzt1Fan Жыл бұрын

You just have to pinch the bottom at the corner by the finger cut in and it spreads the cards out.

@Millertimez16 Жыл бұрын

The pinch method makes this argument invalid

@crazymixture57 Жыл бұрын

My reasoning for going with the Ridge other than it's sworn testimonies from others is a bit niche and personal to my tastes because I love a certain look/pattern to any kind of wallet I own. But as much as I'd loved to have given my business to other minimalist wallet companies...Ridge is the only metal minimalist wallet company that made their design in realtree camo (or albeit the most current iteration of the pattern). Probably something silly to others but that's my own personal taste and hence why there's so many options for everyone. I do think though the fanning card feature with Ekster is a very nice touch and improvement over the Ridge. Also their leather wallet looks great in quality.

@BeastMadeReviews Жыл бұрын

You love what you love! No shame in that! As I said, I think Ridge is an excellent wallet. There's a reason so many people like it.

@MrPazuzu 17 күн бұрын

Good video 👍 I don't like those big elastics on the outside, can we use the wallets without?

@nickdesanto6119 Жыл бұрын

Looking at it i like the parliament. Those flap pockes i can use to hold souvenirs i keep in my old wallet. And a money strap and a nifty card system

@TheIgnoredGender 2 ай бұрын

Been using Ridge for several years. Never was a fan on the ease of use aspect. Recently got a cardholder pro and key organizer from Ekster. Should arrive in a few days.

@LowkeyBreCollects Ай бұрын

I ordered the bright yellow one! How is it? Have you received it yet??

@TheIgnoredGender Ай бұрын

@LowkeyBreCollects not yet

@a.nobodys.nobody 4 күн бұрын

How is it?

@satoapendragon1257 Жыл бұрын

Had a knock off Ridge for 4 years with the money clip. Only issue I've had is a screw came loose and lost it. Otherwise the knock off has done real well for $20.

@joebiker5992 11 ай бұрын

I've owned a ridge now for 5 years. I can vouch for the cash strap, and the rest of the straps on the wallet. I've carried anywhere between $5, and $2500, and it's held up great. I am a very active person who enjoys many different powersports such as atv, snowmobiling, adventure riding, and motorcycling. I just decided to go away from my ridge because it DESTROYS cards. This could be because of my hobbies, but having been through several debit and credit cards, I decided to choose a wallet with a divider for each card.

@a.nobodys.nobody 4 күн бұрын

What did you go with

@joebiker5992 3 күн бұрын

@a.nobodys.nobody i went back to a ridge. I use a different wallet when I do my hobbies now

@Patrioticmonkie 2 ай бұрын

The only thing I don’t like about my ekster wallet is the AirTag clip moves around a lot and it’s really annoying. When I’m putting it in my back pocket because it slides up I have to push it back down.

@professorirelia7730 2 ай бұрын

Comparing Ridge to Ekster is like conparing soda to juice. They're both good for different reasons. Ridge should be be compared to Rossm and Ekster should be conpared to Code 118.

@BeastMadeReviews 2 ай бұрын

I have two videos that talk about this exact thing.

@enjoyenglish1721 6 ай бұрын

Parliament seems like a great one to get into minimalism one wallet at a time. Thank you for this well made comparison.

@BeastMadeReviews 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Exbackzack 23 күн бұрын

Bad thing of tracker cards is they are not as accurate as AirTag. I had a tracker card said my wallet was somewhere far and couldn’t figure out where it is. If you are just worried about losing your wallet in your house it may be a good idea but if someone steals it and it’s far forget it.

@Philouimette_ 7 ай бұрын

I’ve had my Ekster Aluminum Waller for 2 and a half years and I have had absolutely no issues with it since I got it. The card pushing mechanism is a blast to just sit there and play with. I usually keep about 6 cards in there and no more than 5 bills in terms of cash carrying. But overall I’ve loved Ekster and recommend it to anyone who wants to try a minimalistic wallet.

@ggregorio777 10 ай бұрын

So I have no issues with the cash falling off the money clip. It's so tight I'm having a hard time taking the cash off.

@Sarge_71 Жыл бұрын

I have the Ekster Aluminum and I love it. Plus it was 62 dollars on the Ekster site. I’m gonna run this wallet til it breaks..then maybe I’ll try something else. Very impressed with Ekster.

@alecbuxton7634 11 ай бұрын

With me back in 1980s i used a money cilp but by the 1990s when the average person had at least half a dozen plastic cards of one sort or another i was forced to carry a bifold leather wallet for the cards then near the end of 2022 when i was looking for a new wallet i was hearing about the ridge wallet's but was put off buy thier price but found more affordable copies although they are tiny in size they are awkward to use especially when the card you want is in the middle but since june2023 ive used what is my favourite wallet which is an ekster style wallet made by vulkit that has a top loading cardcase in the centre and a leather trifold wallet on the outside for extra cards and cash and you can still stick in a front trouser pocket as it is only a little bit bigger in size than a credit card while being about twice as thick as a ridge style with about 9 cards and and a few notes in it. Ive found out it all comes down to personal choice or needs because on a day to day basis i prefer an ekster style wallet but if i am going out for an evening when i won't need to carry all my cards but just a few select ones and a bit of cash then i prefer a ridge style for the smaller form factor and convenience of accessing the cash

@ChannelWright Жыл бұрын

I'm definetly a parlament guy! Thanks for this excellent review!

@BeastMadeReviews Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@pattimachugs1945 2 ай бұрын

So far my favorite is the Ekster wallet with trigger for fidget people, I actually bought a knock off from Temu or Ali like it but I think I like the cash elastic bands better than the money clips. But I also like the Cappla Wallets because of the color choices.

@VersedNJ 2 жыл бұрын

Just ordered a Carl Fredericks. Exster is good too. Like traditional wallets with some modernization .

@ThurgoodJenkinz 5 ай бұрын

I think nothing beats a magnetic money clip wallet. Room for 5 cards and has a see through ID slot on the back and has no problem holding $300 in 20s

@Drizzt1Fan Жыл бұрын

You just have to pinch the ridge wallet at the corner by the finger cut in to spread the cards out after you push them out. It may not be as easy as the button but I got ridge for the durability as much as a smaller wallet.

@f00fightrs Жыл бұрын

Eksters biggest flaw is metal/titanium cards tend to slip out when you turn the wallet upside down, which is how some ppl will place it in their pocket. Try it!

@fcsthememe7987 2 ай бұрын

But the plastic plunger breaks honestly on the Ekster. Im currently with a Ridge because of that

@a.nobodys.nobody 4 күн бұрын

I got a ridge for my birthday. Don't care for it at all. Its a pain in the ass, literally, to sit on. Just not comfortable at all. I leave it at home all the time and just carry two cards and some cash. Now that's minimalist.

@a.nobodys.nobody 4 күн бұрын

Oh, and taking cards out is a pain in the ass as well. Often just have to pull them all out and fumble with them. This Ekster looks interesting. But need a leather one that feels nice in the back pocket

@BeastMadeReviews 4 күн бұрын

Ekster has some leather models. :)

@jadan2000 Жыл бұрын

great review, and I like your background music.

@707greenlantern Ай бұрын

had the ridge wallet for less than a week. Didnt like the fumbling around to get into my card. Ekster came out, and it was like click done. 3yrs and no issues. If Ridge place this mechanism in their wallets, they would dominate.

@alexdickinson8193 Жыл бұрын

I like my Ekster wallets only negative usually a little over a yr the button mechanism will break

@TheSixthSLoT Ай бұрын

I think they know that themselves, which is why the include a lifetime warranty.

@pandaguan Жыл бұрын

Ekster for elegance. Ridge for minimalism.

@jimr880 2 жыл бұрын

I've tried several of these new age (aluminum, platinum, titanium, whatever) minimal wallets at high-end boutiques. I thought were leaps and bounds ahead of a tradition wallet...but I say, I still prefer my Jackson Wayne minimalist wallet. There's just something that feels right about carrying a high-quality leather minimalist wallet - it just feels like comfort. Moreover, based on how my Jackson Wayne wallet looks and feels after 5-years...pretty sure this wallet may outlive me. We shall see. I would buy another Jackson Wayne wallet or two...but I just don't need another. LOL! However, I think I'm going to start passing 'em out as gifts. Enjoyed.

@BeastMadeReviews 2 жыл бұрын

I use a Saddleback Leather ID wallet (minimalist in style) and it’s been my go-to for years. I agree, I prefer leather as well. But I know there are many people who love these wallets, and I think for good reason. But that Jackson Wayne wallet is hard to beat!

@youravgjoe42 Жыл бұрын

Can an Eckster tracking card go in any wallet from any company? Can it be purchased solo?

@BeastMadeReviews Жыл бұрын

Yeah it can

@jasonscherer1972 Жыл бұрын

I want the Ekster Parliament Wallet. That is a nice wallet. Can it fit cash inside it? I'm very fussy when it comes to adding cash inside a minimilist wallet.

@BeastMadeReviews Жыл бұрын

Yes it does! The Parlaiment has the cash strap, and it also has a little pocket on the inside if you want to put cash there.

@steezmeh 9 ай бұрын

Loved the ridge and carried it for a long time but it has wrecked card after card....

@TE_53349 Жыл бұрын

i have NEVER had any money fall out the ridge wallet and you were putting the cards in the incorrect way. the thumb hole is on the bottom and you load the cards from the top

@BeastMadeReviews Жыл бұрын

You COULD use the Ridge that way. But that doesn’t mean that one way is correct and the other is incorrect.

@Vladimir-JT Жыл бұрын

i have had my ridge for 6 years or so and the elastic is perfectly strong still

@Jglabel262 Жыл бұрын

I just hate the idea of having cash out side of the wall it where people can see that I carry cash.

@SourStrawberrys Жыл бұрын

ridge has a money tray option. You can put it inside there.

@jonathanpalermo6166 2 жыл бұрын

Is the Ekster tracking card Android/Google tracking or just Apple?

@BeastMadeReviews 2 жыл бұрын

It tracks through the Chipolo app, so I assume it’s good for both.

@TheSixthSLoT Ай бұрын

Two different cards for each platform.

@markamerson9338 Ай бұрын

ekster........does it come with magnet to attachment to cell phone

@carloshidalgo3298 7 ай бұрын

Guys does Ridge scratch or destroy cards can anyone that has one tell me before I purchase one??

@Millertimez16 Жыл бұрын

My cards fall out of the Ekster just by turning it upside down. Hate that, deal breaker for me

@BeastMadeReviews Жыл бұрын

not in my experience

@Millertimez16 Жыл бұрын

@@BeastMadeReviews definitely my experience

@Bronco2Cj Жыл бұрын

@@BeastMadeReviews Any experience with the code 118?

@BeastMadeReviews Жыл бұрын

@@Bronco2Cj Not yet! But it's on my list!

@TheSixthSLoT Ай бұрын

@@Millertimez16 I have a cardholder pro, and I can't even imagine how that's even possible given how it's made.

@justinchasemullins 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! What wallets do you use? I use Anson Calder and Bellroy

@BeastMadeReviews 2 жыл бұрын

My go-to is a Saddleback Leather ID wallet. So far I can’t find a better one for me. 😊

@MonkByte 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought both, good vid

@PinoyRNPNW Жыл бұрын

Ekster here all the way! 😊

@ermal6157 Жыл бұрын

As much as I hate the Ridge the Ridge wins in this battle. Ekster mechanicsm seem to wear out overtime. Secrid wallet is much better.

@allenrifenburg7868 Жыл бұрын

My ekster stopped working after year

@yagam1 2 ай бұрын

Actually the fan trigger look very damn cheapskate which is why i get the other 2 design the ridge and the one like a business card holder

@nlmaster9811 Жыл бұрын

Not a fan of ridge, good size but access is a pain. Mechanical wallets are far better.

@alecbuxton5515 2 жыл бұрын

The big drawback to the ridge is the price although the design's are nice and the wallets being compact personally for me I find it better to get something similar to the ridge but at a cheaper price but a ridge is a good choice if you can afford one the ekster wallet is a bit to much like a slightly simmer chunky wallet also at a to high a price point and thier are cheaper ones out their the way I see it is why carry a wallet that costs way more money than you carry around you might just end up being mugged for your wallet rather than the cash and in it

@SourStrawberrys Жыл бұрын

The cheapest ridge wallet is literally the same price as the ekster wallet

@MisterTee Жыл бұрын

I’ve tried both. I find the Easter superior on all levels.

@ExcavationNation Жыл бұрын

Ridge is a joke. 2 pieces of aluminum costed me 120 dollars. For me to get a specific card out I must take all the cards out.

@takenusername Жыл бұрын

One mistake you made was when you compared the thickness of the Ridge to the Parliament, the ridge was empty. Unlike the Ekster, the Ridge gets thicker as you load cards.

@BeastMadeReviews Жыл бұрын

That’s true! Thanks for that!

@triple_lei Жыл бұрын

Came real close to getting an Ekster wallet but moving parts means eventual breakage, which is not something I want to risk with money and cards. More importantly, I'm not a fan of the cash trifold that both the Ekster and the Ridge want us to do; it's ugly, bulky, and ATMs just won't take bills folded like that. But at least a Ridge with cash strap can securely hold bills folded in half. Sure, a bit will stick out on both sides but you can carry more bills that way and it's still minimalistic.

@AngeloR674 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely wrong!

@annekedebruyn7797 Жыл бұрын

One thing I hate about Ekster is how shit it is for European customers. Charging half the price of the product is insanity. Especially since their HQ is Amsterdam based and that the wallet comes in a super small and light package.

@Jstvr1702 Жыл бұрын

Battle for 2nd place. Secrid is the #1 wallet. No discussion.

@BladderProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Not a fan of sandwich style wallets. Ekster hands down.

@Rika-sensei 11 ай бұрын

This video in a nutshell: Both wallets have their pros and cons, I don’t think one is better than the other……. BUT Ekster is better😂

@BeastMadeReviews 11 ай бұрын

😂😂

@asherpangu Ай бұрын

Your image on thumbnail for Ekster is leather cardholder. Ffs I wasted time watching this video half way

@BeastMadeReviews Ай бұрын

The image in the thumbnail is the same model.

@doylestatus 9 ай бұрын

I bought a Ridge wallet thinking it was Ekster. 😂 Such a fail

@Rehunauris 10 ай бұрын

I have used all kinda "minimalist wallets" but always end up going back to my good old 10 year old leather wallet.

@strykerballcrush4650 Ай бұрын

Ekster for the win.

@rbeysrl7 Жыл бұрын

DO N O T BUY EKSTER. Received "Parliment Wallet" last week, have been trying to return it since. "Return Portal" is a piece of garbage like the wallet that boasts "fits 1-12 cards" I could barely get 8 in. Had it engraved, cam BARELY SEE the engraving. DO N O T BUY EKSTER, NO MATTER WHAT, is my advice. Support and CSR are the WORST...

@ohratts Жыл бұрын

Wow, what a surprise that the company is giving you a hard time returning a wallet that you had ENGRAVED... lmao

@Tundra0128 11 ай бұрын

Thats cap. I have Ekster and have been using it for years. It can fit a solid 5 to 6 cards in but it also has extra card slots on the inside of the wallet when you open the flap part.

@richardbriley4477 8 ай бұрын

My Ekster wallet doesn't want to hold the cards anymore they just slide out 😢

@AngeloR674 7 ай бұрын

If all your cards are embossed cards!! (Raised cards) then yes 8 is realistic!!! You will not get in 12 cards!! If they are all embossed! Know your facts before you open your mouth!