Torklift Tiedowns Original Steel or Talon Aluminum

I've had my steel Torklift tiedowns since 2004. I haven't done a thing to them. Absolutely nothing. And there's very little rust. The only issue I had was dirt and gravel getting in the front set and having to dig it out once in a while.

My thought is on steel versus aluminum tiedowns is that the decision is the same as for buying a steel utility trailer versus an aluminum one. And that the constant flexing of an aluminum trailer results in cracks.

If it was me, I'd take the weight penalty of steel.