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Apex wrote: ↑Sat Apr 28, 2018 5:30 am

razr390 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 27, 2018 11:58 pm

Dunno if I can justify $105 just yet. I'd buy your old one off you

I went aluminum and it’s 5/7. Pull the trigger on one.

razr390 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 28, 2018 6:19 am

Apex wrote: ↑Sat Apr 28, 2018 5:30 am


I went aluminum and it’s 5/7. Pull the trigger on one.

Yeah I might justify Aluminum over Titanium.

Apex wrote: ↑Fri Apr 27, 2018 10:06 pm

CorvetteWaxer wrote: ↑Fri Apr 27, 2018 9:03 pm New Ridge wallet showed up today.

I ordered a gray titanium along with a new elastic strap and screws for my old black titanium version. Has been a great wallet over the years and wanted a second to change it up a bit every so often.

I love my Ridge.

Detroit wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 9:51 am I've been thinking about a new walled that's just cards for a while. That burnt TI is right down my alley...

Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 9:49 am

Apex wrote: ↑Fri Apr 27, 2018 10:06 pm

I love my Ridge.

a 100 dollar fucking wallet? seriously?!?!

Apex wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 10:01 am Ridge is 5/7 for front pocket carrying too. Way better than a cheapo bi-fold.

Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 9:49 am

Apex wrote: ↑Fri Apr 27, 2018 10:06 pm

I love my Ridge.

a 100 dollar fucking wallet? seriously?!?!

Apex wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 9:59 am

Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 9:49 am

a 100 dollar fucking wallet? seriously?!?!

I didn't on the TI version. I went aluminum with a discount code and it was like $60?

Getting something that doesn't let me Costanza my wallet has been 5/7.

KYGTIGuy wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 10:22 am

Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 9:49 am

a 100 dollar fucking wallet? seriously?!?!

It's a good way to keep the weight of your wallet low.

Win win

Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 10:47 am

Apex wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 9:59 am

I didn't on the TI version. I went aluminum with a discount code and it was like $60?

Getting something that doesn't let me Costanza my wallet has been 5/7.

60 is a reasonable upper limit for a nice wallet

CorvetteWaxer wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 11:16 am

Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 10:47 am

60 is a reasonable upper limit for a nice wallet

*in your opinion*

I've spent $30-$150 on leather wallets over the years that end up getting thrashed and useless in no time. Not to mention, this one is RFID blocking, small and holds up to 12 cards advertised (I have 14 + a laminated car insurance paper in mine). There is no leather wallet that can do that in this form factor. As mentioned I've run my black Ridge wallet for 4 years and it's nearly perfect other than some minor wear that shows up more on camera than in person and I didn't like the look of the elastic strap, so I spent $7 for a new strap to clean up the look.

If you want nice things that will last, you need to pay for them and I also think you should have more than one of said things in many cases to extend their life.

I am seeing my wife's point about things in some areas.... like shoes. She has shoes that she has had for years because she has many pairs and rotates. I generally wear the same pair until they wear out and buy another pair.

Maybe I like my shoes though, and when they wear out and I go to buy a new pair, they aren't made anymore.. if I have a few pairs and rotate them, not only do they wear more evenly but each pair actually lasts longer because the shoes have time to "recover" before being worn again. If you ask a serious runner, they will have 3-5 pairs they wear and never wear the same pair they wore yesterday because the soles need to rest to regain some of their cushion. Using them daily will mean that in short time the cushion in the shoe is compressed and not giving the support they are supposed to.

CorvetteWaxer wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 11:16 am

Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 10:47 am

60 is a reasonable upper limit for a nice wallet

*in your opinion*

I've spent $30-$150 on leather wallets over the years that end up getting thrashed and useless in no time. Not to mention, this one is RFID blocking, small and holds up to 12 cards advertised (I have 14 + a laminated car insurance paper in mine). There is no leather wallet that can do that in this form factor. As mentioned I've run my black Ridge wallet for 4 years and it's nearly perfect other than some minor wear that shows up more on camera than in person and I didn't like the look of the elastic strap, so I spent $7 for a new strap to clean up the look.

If you want nice things that will last, you need to pay for them and I also think you should have more than one of said things in many cases to extend their life.

I am seeing my wife's point about things in some areas.... like shoes. She has shoes that she has had for years because she has many pairs and rotates. I generally wear the same pair until they wear out and buy another pair.

Maybe I like my shoes though, and when they wear out and I go to buy a new pair, they aren't made anymore.. if I have a few pairs and rotate them, not only do they wear more evenly but each pair actually lasts longer because the shoes have time to "recover" before being worn again. If you ask a serious runner, they will have 3-5 pairs they wear and never wear the same pair they wore yesterday because the soles need to rest to regain some of their cushion. Using them daily will mean that in short time the cushion in the shoe is compressed and not giving the support they are supposed to.

Detroit wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 11:28 am

CorvetteWaxer wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 11:16 am

*in your opinion*

I've spent $30-$150 on leather wallets over the years that end up getting thrashed and useless in no time. Not to mention, this one is RFID blocking, small and holds up to 12 cards advertised (I have 14 + a laminated car insurance paper in mine). There is no leather wallet that can do that in this form factor. As mentioned I've run my black Ridge wallet for 4 years and it's nearly perfect other than some minor wear that shows up more on camera than in person and I didn't like the look of the elastic strap, so I spent $7 for a new strap to clean up the look.

If you want nice things that will last, you need to pay for them and I also think you should have more than one of said things in many cases to extend their life.

I am seeing my wife's point about things in some areas.... like shoes. She has shoes that she has had for years because she has many pairs and rotates. I generally wear the same pair until they wear out and buy another pair.

Maybe I like my shoes though, and when they wear out and I go to buy a new pair, they aren't made anymore.. if I have a few pairs and rotate them, not only do they wear more evenly but each pair actually lasts longer because the shoes have time to "recover" before being worn again. If you ask a serious runner, they will have 3-5 pairs they wear and never wear the same pair they wore yesterday because the soles need to rest to regain some of their cushion. Using them daily will mean that in short time the cushion in the shoe is compressed and not giving the support they are supposed to.

Any issue with the card strips demagnetizing? I guess it's not an issue in the days of chips...

Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 11:46 am

CorvetteWaxer wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 11:16 am

*in your opinion*

I've spent $30-$150 on leather wallets over the years that end up getting thrashed and useless in no time. Not to mention, this one is RFID blocking, small and holds up to 12 cards advertised (I have 14 + a laminated car insurance paper in mine). There is no leather wallet that can do that in this form factor. As mentioned I've run my black Ridge wallet for 4 years and it's nearly perfect other than some minor wear that shows up more on camera than in person and I didn't like the look of the elastic strap, so I spent $7 for a new strap to clean up the look.

If you want nice things that will last, you need to pay for them and I also think you should have more than one of said things in many cases to extend their life.

I am seeing my wife's point about things in some areas.... like shoes. She has shoes that she has had for years because she has many pairs and rotates. I generally wear the same pair until they wear out and buy another pair.

Maybe I like my shoes though, and when they wear out and I go to buy a new pair, they aren't made anymore.. if I have a few pairs and rotate them, not only do they wear more evenly but each pair actually lasts longer because the shoes have time to "recover" before being worn again. If you ask a serious runner, they will have 3-5 pairs they wear and never wear the same pair they wore yesterday because the soles need to rest to regain some of their cushion. Using them daily will mean that in short time the cushion in the shoe is compressed and not giving the support they are supposed to.

Part one: Agree on paying for quality. It's a hard lesson I've learned over years that the needs to be defeated sometimes. re: wallets... 100 bones is alot but hey whatever floats ur boat.

Part two: TIL something new about shoes.

CorvetteWaxer wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 12:34 pm

Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 11:46 am

Part one: Agree on paying for quality. It's a hard lesson I've learned over years that the needs to be defeated sometimes. re: wallets... 100 bones is alot but hey whatever floats ur boat.

Part two: TIL something new about shoes.

Yeah, they are not cheap, but I think this kinda of applies the same way as buying once for something you use often vs always needing a replacement.

I'm all for buying cheap tools at HF if it is something that you won't be using all the time, or if it breaks it won't kill/hurt you. If it is one of those kind of items though, I will always pay the premium for a good, reliable version from another vendor. $14 for a non-critical tool I will use once vs $120 from a known brand? I'll take the HF one. Torque wrench or something that actually matters and I will have a need for it many times? I'm taking the name brand with the good warranty and reputation for quality and reliability.

Detroit wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 10:21 am

Apex wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 10:01 am Ridge is 5/7 for front pocket carrying too. Way better than a cheapo bi-fold.

I haven't carried a wallet in my back pocket in 15 years. Front pocket 4 lyfe.

Johnny_P wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 1:54 pm

Detroit wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 10:21 am
I haven't carried a wallet in my back pocket in 15 years. Front pocket 4 lyfe.

Yep. More secure, fewer back problems.

[user not found] wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 1:27 pm

Big Brain Bradley wrote:
a 100 dollar fucking wallet? seriously?!?!

This is we’re talking about man.

He’s the originator of the true spending.

CorvetteWaxer wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 2:15 pm

[user not found] wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 1:27 pm

This is we’re talking about man.

He’s the originator of the true spending.

is true.

Anyone that is should see my latest post in the whiskey thread where I included a pic of a receipt.

Sure to evoke emotions and some feels.

Apex wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 2:16 pm

CorvetteWaxer wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 2:15 pm

is true.

Anyone that is should see my latest post in the whiskey thread where I included a pic of a receipt.

Sure to evoke emotions and some feels.

I showed wifey that receipt and I got in return.

CorvetteWaxer wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 2:20 pm

Apex wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 2:16 pm

I showed wifey that receipt and I got in return.

You want to know ? My wife was with me and actually talked me into buying the Reflexion bottle on top of the bottle of 25.

For a moment I had serious concerns that she was abducted and replaced with a pod person clone.

CorvetteWaxer wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 2:15 pm

[user not found] wrote: ↑Mon Apr 30, 2018 1:27 pm

This is we’re talking about man.

He’s the originator of the true spending.

is true.

Anyone that is should see my latest post in the whiskey thread where I included a pic of a receipt.

Sure to evoke emotions and some feels.