blunted_nose

I noticed that some models have full aluminum ratchet, while the higher end models have a mix of aluminum and plastic. Is there a reason behind it?
I can see it being more durable since with plastic on plastic versus aluminum on plastic, but other then that should i go with the higher end ratchets like cartel one's?

CheeseForSteeze

The ratchets on my Malavitas are butter smooth. I experimented mixing and matching buckles and ladders and I have concluded it's because of the sharpness (or lack thereof) on the teeth. This makes them release and ratchet smooth. Keep in mind that all the actual ratchets wheels are aluminum and that is the part of the ratchet in contact with the ladder teeth. The ladders basically mold injected high density nylon. So the ratchet wheel and ladder wear is going to be the same across all their bindings. I believe the mix of plastic on some of the ratchets is just to reduce weight. They are tough, they will survive plenty of L-XL sized biffs in the terrain park. Personal testing proved this.

I'd say go with the Cartel or Malatvita ratchet/ladders. Beware, I found the Burtons to be a little worse than Flux and K2 at ratcheting up tight and staying there when wet snow got packed in the ladder teeth and ratchets.

Happy shredding.

blunted_nose

Well i checked out my triad ratchets and they are a mix of aluminum and plastic, but the ratchet wheel is plastic not aluminum. Im wondering because i want some Stiletto ratchets because they look cool :P
Anyways im going with Genesis ratchets that are redish.