are the malavita est better than the cartel est for park.

malavitas are worth the extra bucks vs. the cartels. like ryan said, the straps alone are worth it! and the pads on the bottom...made my landings from jumps soft and cush~ but, i've heard nothing but good things about the cartels, too. if you want an all mtn binder, go with the cartels. but if you like the park...i'd get the malavitas. they're pretty sweet.

I have to agree with David on this one. Our styles differ. My perfered choice is the Cartels though. The highback is annoying, but creates alot of leverage for stopping. They also cost a whole lot less. They are durable too. Hope that helps.

The Malavita!!! Trust me, a park kids dream! (I know as its the binder I ride) The straps alone are worth the extra money!!! sick strap that is wider on the outside than inside. Great nose presses but still plenty of room to tweak on the medial side. SEND IT!

I can't answer that for you since we all ride a little differently and have different preferences, but here's a few things to consider: The Cartels are going to cost you about $70 less. The highback on the Cartels is enoooormous - some people don't like this. The Cartel is going to be quite a bit stiffer.