I loved the look of The Ridge. The marketing really got to me and I wanted to buy it. I was too smart to make that decision and I did not desire it THAT much to buy it though. I looked up alternatives and found this video. Now, I'm planning to make a purchase of one of the products mentioned here. Thank you! This video was really helpful, your personality made it all the while of watching, the content was really helpful, and presented perfectly.
Thank you! I have a ridge for last few years and love it. My son got his DL and needs a wallet, the ridge would be perfect...until I saw the current prices. I threw up a Hail Mary and did a google search for ridge alternative and your video showed up. I'm going with the Rossm as it a ridge clone at a 1/3 of the price or less. Great video and links.
Aviator - with the thumb slot u can slide down one card at a time after u had all of the cards pulled with the pull tab .. 👍🏼 allowing u to check which one u need . Unless u have 12 cards there should be pretty fast + if u are a little organized u will with time memorize which card goes where in the pile of the cards . So u can slide down 2 cards if u need to use the third for example
I think the only wallet missing that would be comparable here is the Code 118 which is much like the Ekster but only $30. Great and very informative review!!
"Don't know why you would want to carry that many".....well there are other items that are the same size as a credit card that these wallets would be useful for. In my case, the company I work for uses something called a "Common Access Card" which are used to authenticate to the network. Many are required for different levels of access. I have more than 15 that I have to keep track of and have been looking for something that would make that easier.
i'm surprised you don't have more subs / viewers, so i sent this to my brother, my dad, my wife, and my best friend. Good luck on growing your channel!
I love the ridge design, I won't lie. Where I live there is a local company that made a rip off version, very high quality, for about a quarter of the price. I have used it since i bought it.
You Remind same Of My Anatomy Professor In Med School… He Didn’t Waste Time On Minutia Either.. lol I Wish I’d Seen This Vid Before Buying The Ridge. However, I Am Satisfied With My Ridge…..
Great video. Noticed you didn’t mention if it block RF signals or is that common because of the material? Wish I would have seen this video before, but I admit the Ridge wallet marketing got me, was mentioning it and my wife got it for me for Father’s Day and I really enjoy it. With all of these it takes some getting used to.
Fantastic review man👍, all the information I need, and so clear and easy to understand. I have liked and followed and even saved! Keep up the great work, and I will definitely be watching your utube channel again 👍😃
I used a 7 dollar ridge knockoff from ebay for while but the metal made my keys dig into my skin. I bought a Dango M1 and been using it for about a year now.
Very useful info. I bought a ridgevwalker early in and really liked it. I decided recently to get another one and was very surprised at how expensive they’ve become. Guess they have to pay for that market saturation somehow. Anyways, great info and thank you!
I watched this one month ago, immediately ordered the Fidelo. I also ordered the Nimalist before I watched this video, surprisingly the Nimalist did show up at my door but I wouldn't trade the Fidelo for anything if any of the others are like the Nimalist. I will be giving the two Nimalist wallets I have as gifts for Christmas. FIDELO is amazing, honestly!
The one thing that ridge can do is stop cheating out on the cash strap and upgrade their straps to a strong silicone strap rather than the cheaper cloth material like Ekster does for their carbon fiber card holder
Great video, although I’ll stick with my Ridge. I’ve got a couple of Forged Carbon wallets and I’m waiting on a 3rd one made out of Damascus Steel. I live the durability and if the elastic gets worn you can buy a replacement for £7. It comes with a screwdriver, spare screws and the last one I got came with the additional money clip. There’s also an optional money tray but I won’t be needing that.
I'm rocking the Ekser Parliament. I've had it for 2 months I like it but it's already rapidly showing wear and the leather is really thin. I don't think I'll ever find a wallet as good as the Andar Pilot. It lasted me 3 years and survived being ran over on a busy street multiple times. Ok hope they bring them back
Sorry to hear that. In my personal experience, the customer support at Ekster has been very responsive and accommodating. You might bring this issue up with them. support.ekster.com/contact/contact-us. And yes, Andar prides itself in its high-quality leather. I'm not sure if all their leather is veg tanned, but it sure smells like it--hmmm hmmm good.
I've been living in a cave, I guess, because I just found out about these minimalist wallets. Glad I found your channel. I like the Ekster because of the switch to push the cards out. I like the Aviator, too, because I like to carry guitar picks around, and the extra tray would be nice. I like the look of the Rossm, too. Tough decision! I love your presentation style, quick and to the point without a lot of talk. Subscribed.
Ridge had to make it over priced because they knew there was gonna be alternatives to it coming out real quickly. I was able to pick up the Rossm for $15
I really liked the look of the Ridge forged ember model but it's 175 euros... Rossm has an exact same looking model for 30. That's some brand extra right there.
Sadly, I've been looking for a slimmer wallet. Mine looks like that phone book that George Castanza uses in the sitcom Seinfeld. When I first saw/heard about the Edge a few years ago I was excited, but these things seem little more than card holders with money clips. And, I get it, they are stylish and they probably work pretty well for those looking for card holder/money clip combos, but there's a reason why wallets exist. Hmm, I guess I'll stick with my large, leather phone book for now.
You might consider a hybrid solution. Use a minimalist wallet for the few cards you use frequently and keep your old wallet in your car for the stuff you rarely touch. That’s what I do, anyway.
I have the rossm wallet, works completely fine prob the same as the ridge lol. Payed 25 instead of 90 tho 😂. Who would even buy the ridge anymore with all the alternatives that are way cheaper
Unfortunately, no. The outside dimensions of the Ridge are the same size as a credit card. Business cards will fit under the metal money clip but not the cash strap.
Two years ago, I paid $120 for Ridge, and USPS never delivered it to me. After hours of waiting on the phone line, I gave up trying to contact USPS. When I sent an email to Ridge, they simply didn't care. Then I bought the cheapest one on Amazon and I'm still happy with it. AVOID RIDGE!
Sorry for your bad experience. Personally, I've only had good experiences with Ridge in terms of service. And I think they make a great wallet. My only beef is the astronomical prices they charge for them.
@@WalletSurfer Thanks for your reply. You are right, but when you pay an astronomical price, you expect better treatment if something goes wrong. At least better than "f... off, we've got your money and we don't care anymore". I paid the astronomical price to Ridge, then Ridge saved by paying the lowest possible price to USPS and denied any responsibility for transport issues. Don't you see something wrong here?
@@hepgeoff I ordered 6 different models from various producers, in range $8-15, just to test them. And all of them are perfect and I gave some of them to my friends as presents. I've tried to list them here, but every time UA-cam deletes my message automatically, as it looks like the junk ad.
Thumbs up. I got my Rossm wallet today. I mean they advertised the money strap. ..when I got it, it had both the money clip as well as a strap. Extra screws, screwdriver....and all this for $24. Delivered. Same exact thing. The Ridge is obviously made in China. The same damn factory made both. You can't tell me otherwise.
The lifetime warranty doesn't cover wear and tear? So if it's all scraped up after 2 years, I have to spend another 125? No way. Hard pass. I'll definitely get one of these other and cheaper ones.
You could probably shake them out. They’re designed to keep the cards from falling out, but only in typical usage situations. Or rap one edge on a rigid surface like you would dislodge a root bound plant from a pot.
@@WalletSurfer Or not buy a simplicity focused wallet with a mechanical feature that can actually break unlike the two plates on the others. It's definitely not always all about function because the wallets with the most function are the normal leather ones. This is not the main point of the ridge and clone's wallet designs.
I don't mind paying $30 for the RossM instead of $130 for the Ridge. People who have bought the Ridge will always try to defend the price with "Oh well it has a lifetime warranty". Please tell me what is going to fail on your two pieces of aluminium? The lifetime warranty is a scam that is just used as a selling point for gullible customers. The warranty doesn't even cover the band which is the only thing I can see failing. The RossM also comes with a spare band in the box as well as both the cash strap and the cash clip. You dont have to pay extra for the clip like you do with Ridge.
Ridge we don't cover wear and tear... just a lifetime manufacturer warranty on defects of 2 prices of metal that are defective proof! So basically no warranty at all
@@WalletSurfer Well I've not seen anyone mention anything about it prematurely failing. If it did fail (which I suspect wouldn't be until after many years of use) you can just buy a replacement.
When something litterally does the same job but for 100$ cheaper you'd really have to do some serious mental gymnastics to justify getting a ridge wallet absolute scam of a company Rossm sell's the wallet for what its worth.
I yust cudent believe that people buying card holder for 150$ or € and that has different name 15ares ago business card holder , not a walet ,it has not room for bills ,for change ok only thing is card many times you need cash, change exe. And price for sandwich aluminium is crazy simple . But man who developed Ridge is unbelievable smart person. Marketing is eating 40% of profit but 2ares so agresiw marketing that price is so hig to pay and advertise cos wolet fully developed cost feu $
There are plenty of many other videos comparing the Ridge Wallet with its alternatives. They all say they 'look' very similar, but it's the little details and ease of usability where the differences show and the Ridge beats them all. Agreed, the ridge is expensive, but If you buy one with the intent of never wanting to buy another wallet for the foreseeable future, then 99.9% of customers say it's well worth the purchase. For all my items, I like to pay a higher price for something only "1 time" rather than end up spending the same money over time buying replacements when they fall apart. Btw, you totally are hating on The Ridge. You're just doing it in a more passive, sarcastic fashion. 😂 I quote: "The folks at the Ridge have done a bang-up job turning a couple pieces of metal into a must-have accessory. It's just masterful marketing. And they charge you a king's ransom for the 'privilege' of carrying one." It takes more than just marketing for success. You have to ACTUALLY deliver a good product to your customers. The better your product is, the price becomes increasingly less of an issue to consumers.
Hey Adam, thanks for your take on this. I just had a discussion with my wife about your comment and she reminded me that I’m missing the point about designer clothing and accessories. Whether it’s a Ridge wallet or a Burberry jacket, no one buys it solely because of the superior materials, old-world craftsmanship, or outstanding design. They buy it because of the way it makes them feel. I can’t argue with that.
@@WalletSurfer There is that "designer" appeal. But I would add that such a status is earned, and not just given. And that is a difficult status to obtain, let alone maintain. I'm not saying it's "only" because of a quality product, but I am saying it's a necessary part. One of the primary ways to spot a fake Rolex is that their watches are completely FLAWLESS. One minor defect and they yank it off the assembly line. It's not just the little gold crown on the watch face that people pay for (even though they still do that), quality must still be present. And no, I'm not calling the Ridge the "Rolex of wallets." 😂 This was an illustration of my point.
I value the ability to replace something easily with long term aspects, I buy mf walmart bluetooth headphones, they're a brand owned by walmart called "Onn", and they legit sound better than airpods or other expensive headphones, and for me, I use them daily for about 6 months before buying a new pair. Now I get that $20 for headphones every year is crazy, in 5 years that $100, but airpods? A quick google and 2nd gen airpods are $250, screw that. Anyway I took ONE look at ridge wallets and googled this video, marketing is the only reason these companies can charge you so much. probably gonna get one of these instead, my wallet is just a leather one with a chain and It's been 3-4 years since I got it so I need a new one, especially cause it hurts to sit on it.
It's like wearing a seat belt that is connected to the car with wooden bolts. A design fail. Plastic band holding the carbon plates together will die in a few years, even sooner if you sweat a lot into your pants or shirt. Sweat kills everything. It even killed my fav leather belt in 6-7 years. The part of the leather exposed to sweat turned into a cork-like material that breaks into half when you bend it.
The Rossm wallet throws in an extra elastic band and a screw driver to replace it. And since it’s made from aluminum or carbon fiber, leather degradation isn’t an issue. Should last a you a while.
I have yet to come up with a good system for balancing the big three that I carry in my front pockets: keys, phone, wallet. If I put my aluminum wallet in my pocket with my keys, the steel keys will scratch the wallet.
For this type of wallet, that’s tough. Everything on this list (including Ridge) is made in China. The only outlier is the Aviator which is made in Germany.
I don't think any of these replace a traditional wallet. Where do you put things like receipts, auto registration, and proof of insurance? Plus I don't trust putting my bills under the elastic band. And why would anyone carry around so many cards? I carry one credit card, and I use an app like Stocard to store all my punch cards.
Transitioning to a minimalist wallet does take some getting used to. Personally, I keep car registration and proof of insurance in my glove box. Receipts usually go under the elastic band until I get home. I haven’t had a problem with cash falling out. When flying and other multi-day travel, particularly international, I generally switch to a larger wallet.
I hate all of these. Gimme a good ol' fashioned leather wallet. So much easier to access one card at a time instead of exposing all my cash on the outside & having to thumb through all my cards to get to one specific one.
Overpriced nonsense. I aim to purchase 10 blank card and 1 meter of elastic ribbon and make my own. I figure for around £10 I can make 5 of them. That's only £2 each. (I could use 4 cards, 2 on each side, and sandwich some aluminium foil between the cards)
You say they are "variations on the ridge" as if ridge were the first of it's kind... They just copied earlier designs of minimal wallets with slight variations in materials or details. The ridge doesn't appeal to me partly because of that fact, but I also prefer wallets that cards go in and come out on the short side. Frankly, It's aggressive marketing making these seem popular, but I do not know one single person who has one. Including myself. I've been using minimal wallets for at least 20 years now and I own and have tried a pretty big number of minimal wallets. Currently, I'm using the Modern Carry leather card sleeve. THIS is a true minimal wallet and under 10$. You could make your own for practically nothing. New wallet companies are popping up all over with the exact same designs (metal box with a lever on the bottom holding 5 cards). Those have also been around for well over a decade and the one you showed here is probably the worst iteration I have seen to date. I have no idea why it is SO long... I have a couple that are just barely longer than the elastic band type minimal wallets (barely longer than the cards themselves). The first one of this type that I am aware of was the Secrid wallet kickstarter, although I'm not sure they still exist. Of this type currently available I would recommend the Bando wallet... They have launched several successful kickstarters. Their products are priced well and function properly.
Every youtuber goes on the hate train by mentioning that the warranty of Ridge does not cover the wear and tear of the wallet… wtf… it’s warranty, not assurance… 😅
Thanks, watched 3 times and checked out the links. Ended up asking my daughter to get the following for Father's day: Fidelo Minimalist in black Crazy Horse.
Love your production style. Watched a second time just for the entertainment value. Glad to find this before dropping coin on ridge. Stay focused my friend.
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I created a written post about these 7 Ridge wallet alternatives: www.walletsurfer.com/7-inexpensive-ridge-wallet-alternatives/
I found 1:1 to a ridge on Aliexpress by writting dropship, I got lucky and received something well done
Straight to the point and super informative. That McLovin ID had me laughing out loud.
Same here🤣🤣
I DID find this video helpful actually. The "McLovin" ID gave me a giggle. :P
Glad it was helpful.
I laughed so hard
I loved the look of The Ridge. The marketing really got to me and I wanted to buy it. I was too smart to make that decision and I did not desire it THAT much to buy it though. I looked up alternatives and found this video. Now, I'm planning to make a purchase of one of the products mentioned here. Thank you! This video was really helpful, your personality made it all the while of watching, the content was really helpful, and presented perfectly.
Glad you found it helpful!
which did you end up going for and how is it holding up now?
Thank you! I have a ridge for last few years and love it. My son got his DL and needs a wallet, the ridge would be perfect...until I saw the current prices. I threw up a Hail Mary and did a google search for ridge alternative and your video showed up. I'm going with the Rossm as it a ridge clone at a 1/3 of the price or less. Great video and links.
Thanks! Glad it was helpful to you.
Aviator - with the thumb slot u can slide down one card at a time after u had all of the cards pulled with the pull tab .. 👍🏼 allowing u to check which one u need . Unless u have 12 cards there should be pretty fast + if u are a little organized u will with time memorize which card goes where in the pile of the cards . So u can slide down 2 cards if u need to use the third for example
I’ve had the Ridge for years and never once had the cards shoot out like he said the Ridge will do from time to time.
I think the only wallet missing that would be comparable here is the Code 118 which is much like the Ekster but only $30. Great and very informative review!!
"Don't know why you would want to carry that many".....well there are other items that are the same size as a credit card that these wallets would be useful for. In my case, the company I work for uses something called a "Common Access Card" which are used to authenticate to the network. Many are required for different levels of access. I have more than 15 that I have to keep track of and have been looking for something that would make that easier.
You may have just stated the first legitimate reason to carry that many cards!
i'm surprised you don't have more subs / viewers, so i sent this to my brother, my dad, my wife, and my best friend.
Good luck on growing your channel!
Much appreciated!
By far my fave wallet video online. I've been looking and this was the most captivating. McLovin ID got me laughing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent review, it’ll be the Ekster for me. 👍🏻🍻
best wallet review video out there. thank you Mr. wallet surfer
Ekster and Aviator are tempting alternatives but on a budget I'll get the Fidelo
Great content and quality, exactly what I was looking for
Good to hear!
I love the ridge design, I won't lie. Where I live there is a local company that made a rip off version, very high quality, for about a quarter of the price. I have used it since i bought it.
I ended up picking up the Rossm! It’s awesome!
Cool!
You Remind same Of My Anatomy Professor In Med School… He Didn’t Waste Time On Minutia Either.. lol
I Wish I’d Seen This Vid Before Buying The Ridge.
However, I Am Satisfied With My Ridge…..
Nothing wrong with the Ridge except the price. 😳 It’s a great wallet with many beautiful designs and more introduced on a regular basis.
Great video. Noticed you didn’t mention if it block RF signals or is that common because of the material? Wish I would have seen this video before, but I admit the Ridge wallet marketing got me, was mentioning it and my wife got it for me for Father’s Day and I really enjoy it. With all of these it takes some getting used to.
Great video thank you for taking the time to upload and share this content with us. I found it to be very informative.
I bought 4 Ekster Cardholder and I Give it away, I kept 1 Carbon Fiber Ekster Wallet and my Favorite wallet of all time
Whatever works!
Fantastic review man👍, all the information I need, and so clear and easy to understand. I have liked and followed and even saved! Keep up the great work, and I will definitely be watching your utube channel again 👍😃
Glad it was helpful!
I used a 7 dollar ridge knockoff from ebay for while but the metal made my keys dig into my skin. I bought a Dango M1 and been using it for about a year now.
Very useful info. I bought a ridgevwalker early in and really liked it. I decided recently to get another one and was very surprised at how expensive they’ve become. Guess they have to pay for that market saturation somehow. Anyways, great info and thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Hey, Thanks for this video!
No problem!
I watched this one month ago, immediately ordered the Fidelo. I also ordered the Nimalist before I watched this video, surprisingly the Nimalist did show up at my door but I wouldn't trade the Fidelo for anything if any of the others are like the Nimalist. I will be giving the two Nimalist wallets I have as gifts for Christmas. FIDELO is amazing, honestly!
I never tried the Nimalist. I like all the Fidelo wallets, though. They’re a good value.
i love wallet surfer he is the best and so funny and just awsome in so many ways and so is his wife
thank you. I have been looking at reviews for thr ekster.
Love your video and character here
Thanks!
i love this video!
The one thing that ridge can do is stop cheating out on the cash strap and upgrade their straps to a strong silicone strap rather than the cheaper cloth material like Ekster does for their carbon fiber card holder
Thx for the video kind sir. Love your vibe
I appreciate that!
Best wallet reviews on UA-cam. Funny, informative, and straight up useful 🤌
Glad they’ve been helpful.
Thanks for this
Grandpa you are doing great 🙂👌
Thank you!
Great video, although I’ll stick with my Ridge. I’ve got a couple of Forged Carbon wallets and I’m waiting on a 3rd one made out of Damascus Steel. I live the durability and if the elastic gets worn you can buy a replacement for £7. It comes with a screwdriver, spare screws and the last one I got came with the additional money clip. There’s also an optional money tray but I won’t be needing that.
I hope you beat their Jan. 2022 price hike. 😳
@@WalletSurfer I’ve just bought my third one off eBay, brand-new sealed in the box black Damascus wallet for £100.
Thank you for a great review
Glad it was helpful!
I'm rocking the Ekser Parliament. I've had it for 2 months I like it but it's already rapidly showing wear and the leather is really thin. I don't think I'll ever find a wallet as good as the Andar Pilot. It lasted me 3 years and survived being ran over on a busy street multiple times. Ok hope they bring them back
Sorry to hear that. In my personal experience, the customer support at Ekster has been very responsive and accommodating. You might bring this issue up with them. support.ekster.com/contact/contact-us. And yes, Andar prides itself in its high-quality leather. I'm not sure if all their leather is veg tanned, but it sure smells like it--hmmm hmmm good.
ridge wallet is awsome i 100/10 recommend this wallet by wallet surfer
I've been living in a cave, I guess, because I just found out about these minimalist wallets. Glad I found your channel. I like the Ekster because of the switch to push the cards out. I like the Aviator, too, because I like to carry guitar picks around, and the extra tray would be nice. I like the look of the Rossm, too. Tough decision! I love your presentation style, quick and to the point without a lot of talk. Subscribed.
Ridge also sells a coin tray that’s sold separately. The Ridge tray also fits the Rossm perfectly. And yes, it also stores a couple guitar picks!
Ridge had to make it over priced because they knew there was gonna be alternatives to it coming out real quickly. I was able to pick up the Rossm for $15
I really liked the look of the Ridge forged ember model but it's 175 euros... Rossm has an exact same looking model for 30. That's some brand extra right there.
That's for sure.
Sadly, I've been looking for a slimmer wallet. Mine looks like that phone book that George Castanza uses in the sitcom Seinfeld. When I first saw/heard about the Edge a few years ago I was excited, but these things seem little more than card holders with money clips. And, I get it, they are stylish and they probably work pretty well for those looking for card holder/money clip combos, but there's a reason why wallets exist. Hmm, I guess I'll stick with my large, leather phone book for now.
You might consider a hybrid solution. Use a minimalist wallet for the few cards you use frequently and keep your old wallet in your car for the stuff you rarely touch. That’s what I do, anyway.
I have the rossm wallet, works completely fine prob the same as the ridge lol. Payed 25 instead of 90 tho 😂.
Who would even buy the ridge anymore with all the alternatives that are way cheaper
No ill stick with the real deal with the lifetime warranty. Oh and the 24k gold plates are a nice touch too.
Just a heads up. the Ekster wallet is 20% off for mothers day, making it $63.00 and has free shipping.
Ekster is always running some sort of sale, it seems. Next up: Fathers Day!
Failed to show price of the EKSTER. Was that by design?
I had it labeled as $76, though I just checked the Ekster website and it's up to $89 now.
You should review some of the new OpenSea leather wallets by Michael Bluth. They are fantastic.
I'll take a look.
Great review! I'm sure the Ridge wallet is a great product but a person has to be out of his mind to pay +100$ for two slabs that holds some cards.
I'm out of my mind but I buy only once.
I still like the Ridge the best. It’s worth the money too.
I never liked any of the "sandwich" style wallets. The accordion type is the only ones I use. Any reviews on those?
Other than high capacity wallets (20+ cards), the only other minimalist accordion wallet I have evaluated is the Ogon Stockholm V2.
My biggest concern is business cards. The standard size is a little longer than a credit card. Would they fit in the ridge?
Unfortunately, no. The outside dimensions of the Ridge are the same size as a credit card. Business cards will fit under the metal money clip but not the cash strap.
Titan X wallet another alternative
Two years ago, I paid $120 for Ridge, and USPS never delivered it to me. After hours of waiting on the phone line, I gave up trying to contact USPS. When I sent an email to Ridge, they simply didn't care. Then I bought the cheapest one on Amazon and I'm still happy with it.
AVOID RIDGE!
Sorry for your bad experience. Personally, I've only had good experiences with Ridge in terms of service. And I think they make a great wallet. My only beef is the astronomical prices they charge for them.
@@WalletSurfer Thanks for your reply. You are right, but when you pay an astronomical price, you expect better treatment if something goes wrong. At least better than "f... off, we've got your money and we don't care anymore". I paid the astronomical price to Ridge, then Ridge saved by paying the lowest possible price to USPS and denied any responsibility for transport issues. Don't you see something wrong here?
Which wallet on Amazon did you get?
@@hepgeoff I ordered 6 different models from various producers, in range $8-15, just to test them. And all of them are perfect and I gave some of them to my friends as presents. I've tried to list them here, but every time UA-cam deletes my message automatically, as it looks like the junk ad.
Thumbs up. I got my Rossm wallet today. I mean they advertised the money strap. ..when I got it, it had both the money clip as well as a strap. Extra screws, screwdriver....and all this for $24. Delivered.
Same exact thing. The Ridge is obviously made in China. The same damn factory made both. You can't tell me otherwise.
I think the Rossm is a great alternative. They have an AirTag wallet now, too.
The lifetime warranty doesn't cover wear and tear? So if it's all scraped up after 2 years, I have to spend another 125? No way. Hard pass. I'll definitely get one of these other and cheaper ones.
Woth the rossm amd rhe shevrov, do you think they do the trick just as well as the ridge?
With*
Totally.
@@WalletSurfer thanks! I watched some more of your videos, keep up the good work!
how would you remove cards from the pop-up wallet if the mechanism broke?
You could probably shake them out. They’re designed to keep the cards from falling out, but only in typical usage situations. Or rap one edge on a rigid surface like you would dislodge a root bound plant from a pot.
@@WalletSurfer Or not buy a simplicity focused wallet with a mechanical feature that can actually break unlike the two plates on the others. It's definitely not always all about function because the wallets with the most function are the normal leather ones. This is not the main point of the ridge and clone's wallet designs.
I don't mind paying $30 for the RossM instead of $130 for the Ridge. People who have bought the Ridge will always try to defend the price with "Oh well it has a lifetime warranty". Please tell me what is going to fail on your two pieces of aluminium? The lifetime warranty is a scam that is just used as a selling point for gullible customers. The warranty doesn't even cover the band which is the only thing I can see failing. The RossM also comes with a spare band in the box as well as both the cash strap and the cash clip. You dont have to pay extra for the clip like you do with Ridge.
Totally agree.
Wish I could afford a ridge wallet
Check out Rossm. They're a fraction of the price for a very similar wallet.
Ridge we don't cover wear and tear... just a lifetime manufacturer warranty on defects of 2 prices of metal that are defective proof! So basically no warranty at all
Yes, but they’ll replace the screws if you lose them! 🌦
Why do you need one? There is basically nothing to go wrong. It's not like there are any mechanical or electronic parts.
@@Bungle2010 The elastic that holds it all together is the weakest part. One thing I like about the Rossm is that it includes an extra set of elastic.
@@WalletSurfer Well I've not seen anyone mention anything about it prematurely failing. If it did fail (which I suspect wouldn't be until after many years of use) you can just buy a replacement.
Hey, where did you get the Mclovin ID from?
From a street vendor in Kathmandu. 😉
2:23 😂👌
This guy kind of looks like Walter white
I was looking for this comment
When something litterally does the same job but for 100$ cheaper you'd really have to do some serious mental gymnastics to justify getting a ridge wallet absolute scam of a company Rossm sell's the wallet for what its worth.
I yust cudent believe that people buying card holder for 150$ or € and that has different name 15ares ago business card holder , not a walet ,it has not room for bills ,for change ok only thing is card many times you need cash, change exe. And price for sandwich aluminium is crazy simple . But man who developed Ridge is unbelievable smart person. Marketing is eating 40% of profit but 2ares so agresiw marketing that price is so hig to pay and advertise cos wolet fully developed cost feu $
There are plenty of many other videos comparing the Ridge Wallet with its alternatives. They all say they 'look' very similar, but it's the little details and ease of usability where the differences show and the Ridge beats them all. Agreed, the ridge is expensive, but If you buy one with the intent of never wanting to buy another wallet for the foreseeable future, then 99.9% of customers say it's well worth the purchase. For all my items, I like to pay a higher price for something only "1 time" rather than end up spending the same money over time buying replacements when they fall apart.
Btw, you totally are hating on The Ridge. You're just doing it in a more passive, sarcastic fashion. 😂
I quote:
"The folks at the Ridge have done a bang-up job turning a couple pieces of metal into a must-have accessory. It's just masterful marketing. And they charge you a king's ransom for the 'privilege' of carrying one."
It takes more than just marketing for success. You have to ACTUALLY deliver a good product to your customers. The better your product is, the price becomes increasingly less of an issue to consumers.
Hey Adam, thanks for your take on this. I just had a discussion with my wife about your comment and she reminded me that I’m missing the point about designer clothing and accessories. Whether it’s a Ridge wallet or a Burberry jacket, no one buys it solely because of the superior materials, old-world craftsmanship, or outstanding design. They buy it because of the way it makes them feel. I can’t argue with that.
@@WalletSurfer There is that "designer" appeal. But I would add that such a status is earned, and not just given. And that is a difficult status to obtain, let alone maintain.
I'm not saying it's "only" because of a quality product, but I am saying it's a necessary part.
One of the primary ways to spot a fake Rolex is that their watches are completely FLAWLESS. One minor defect and they yank it off the assembly line. It's not just the little gold crown on the watch face that people pay for (even though they still do that), quality must still be present.
And no, I'm not calling the Ridge the "Rolex of wallets." 😂 This was an illustration of my point.
I value the ability to replace something easily with long term aspects, I buy mf walmart bluetooth headphones, they're a brand owned by walmart called "Onn", and they legit sound better than airpods or other expensive headphones, and for me, I use them daily for about 6 months before buying a new pair. Now I get that $20 for headphones every year is crazy, in 5 years that $100, but airpods? A quick google and 2nd gen airpods are $250, screw that. Anyway I took ONE look at ridge wallets and googled this video, marketing is the only reason these companies can charge you so much. probably gonna get one of these instead, my wallet is just a leather one with a chain and It's been 3-4 years since I got it so I need a new one, especially cause it hurts to sit on it.
A minimalist front pocket is definitely the way to go. I sat on my wallet for decades and paid the price in back problems.
POG
i definitely am a ridge hater, made in china yet they tout themselves as an american company, i chose the akeeni xsto its the best wallet ive had
I own the Akeeni XSTO. Really like it, too.
Every single person I've talked to that owns a ridge wallet don't recommend it and would never purchase it again
Saddleback leather wallets are the best and WAY better than ridge. (In my opinion)
That may be true, but I only considered metal and carbon fiber wallets in my review. I'll take a look at Saddleback wallets at sometime in the future.
they seem wanky, I have the powr and it's fully metalic enclosed and cards slide at the top only.
It's like wearing a seat belt that is connected to the car with wooden bolts. A design fail. Plastic band holding the carbon plates together will die in a few years, even sooner if you sweat a lot into your pants or shirt. Sweat kills everything. It even killed my fav leather belt in 6-7 years. The part of the leather exposed to sweat turned into a cork-like material that breaks into half when you bend it.
The Rossm wallet throws in an extra elastic band and a screw driver to replace it. And since it’s made from aluminum or carbon fiber, leather degradation isn’t an issue. Should last a you a while.
It's simple. American made vs Chinese.
Phone and Ridge= dont put Them together. Then no problem.🤣😂🥳
I have yet to come up with a good system for balancing the big three that I carry in my front pockets: keys, phone, wallet. If I put my aluminum wallet in my pocket with my keys, the steel keys will scratch the wallet.
Buy Made in USA
For this type of wallet, that’s tough. Everything on this list (including Ridge) is made in China. The only outlier is the Aviator which is made in Germany.
I don't think any of these replace a traditional wallet. Where do you put things like receipts, auto registration, and proof of insurance? Plus I don't trust putting my bills under the elastic band. And why would anyone carry around so many cards? I carry one credit card, and I use an app like Stocard to store all my punch cards.
Transitioning to a minimalist wallet does take some getting used to. Personally, I keep car registration and proof of insurance in my glove box. Receipts usually go under the elastic band until I get home. I haven’t had a problem with cash falling out. When flying and other multi-day travel, particularly international, I generally switch to a larger wallet.
I hate all of these. Gimme a good ol' fashioned leather wallet. So much easier to access one card at a time instead of exposing all my cash on the outside & having to thumb through all my cards to get to one specific one.
Overpriced nonsense. I aim to purchase 10 blank card and 1 meter of elastic ribbon and make my own. I figure for around £10 I can make 5 of them. That's only £2 each.
(I could use 4 cards, 2 on each side, and sandwich some aluminium foil between the cards)
Yes, that works. But what about style?
Not a fan of these wallets.
Mother of triplets…lol 😅
These are garbage. Go with Zero Foxtrot's No Quarter wallet. You'll thank me later.
Interesting, but I’ll stick with a real wallet.
I just got me one for 20 bucks.
Thanks a bunch! When I saw the price of a Ridge wallet, I said to myself, "yeah that's fucked."
Luckily, there are alternatives.
You say they are "variations on the ridge" as if ridge were the first of it's kind... They just copied earlier designs of minimal wallets with slight variations in materials or details. The ridge doesn't appeal to me partly because of that fact, but I also prefer wallets that cards go in and come out on the short side.
Frankly, It's aggressive marketing making these seem popular, but I do not know one single person who has one. Including myself. I've been using minimal wallets for at least 20 years now and I own and have tried a pretty big number of minimal wallets. Currently, I'm using the Modern Carry leather card sleeve. THIS is a true minimal wallet and under 10$. You could make your own for practically nothing.
New wallet companies are popping up all over with the exact same designs (metal box with a lever on the bottom holding 5 cards). Those have also been around for well over a decade and the one you showed here is probably the worst iteration I have seen to date. I have no idea why it is SO long... I have a couple that are just barely longer than the elastic band type minimal wallets (barely longer than the cards themselves). The first one of this type that I am aware of was the Secrid wallet kickstarter, although I'm not sure they still exist. Of this type currently available I would recommend the Bando wallet... They have launched several successful kickstarters. Their products are priced well and function properly.
I got a leather wallet with a money clip ten years ago at a flea market in Quartzsite AZ it cost me $4.00 and it's still holding up well
Every youtuber goes on the hate train by mentioning that the warranty of Ridge does not cover the wear and tear of the wallet… wtf… it’s warranty, not assurance… 😅
Thanks, watched 3 times and checked out the links.
Ended up asking my daughter to get the following for Father's day: Fidelo Minimalist in black Crazy Horse.
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I’ve had the Rossm for two years now and I have no complaints. It is an excellent minimalist wallet.
I’m glad to hear your feedback about how well it’s holding up over time!
You Sir earned a like and a comment. Good vid!
I DON'T KNOW WHYYY I LOVE YOUUU LIKE I DOOO. Thank you for uploading this.
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i love cooky adults who tell it like it is
I wish that I saw this sooner q_q
I love the ekster wallets.
Thanks, an insight I didn't know I'd want.
I might check out one of those Rossm Wallets. They look pretty solid.
Love your production style. Watched a second time just for the entertainment value. Glad to find this before dropping coin on ridge. Stay focused my friend.
these types of card holders are duumb, subbed to u man. I didn't know that there are actually wallet enthusiasts.