Cannon Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I need a recommendation for a good all purpose weight belt. Not a budget belt, or the best out there at any cost--just a good belt at a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Burns Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 http://www.titansupport.com/products/toro-belts/lever-belts/toro-lever-belt.html i have used this belt for over 5 years now and it has given me the support with lifts over 600 continuously... its easy and convient and its strong as heck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I've got a Titan/Toro single pin belt as well. Really like it. I've also got the Rehband strongman belt set which is also good in the right situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGally Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 http://www.bestbelts.net/ are my pick. The customer service is really good and you get free shipping. Each belt it custom made, I needed more holes for gaining/losing weight and he punched them for free. I was going to get this or the Inzer Forever belt but there are many complaints about Inzer's customer service/mailing times. Everyone that had a belt from bestbelts said it was really easy and fast to break in and I found this to be true. I got the 10mm Athletic belt with a single prong. Very happy with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legendofjd3 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Just picked up the Inzer lever belt for about $75 shipped to my door. Super nice belt and very happy with it. Best belt I've owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malice Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I have the 10mm Inzer Forever two prong. I don't use a belt much anymore but I've had it forever and it's still holding up like a champ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 http://www.bestbelts.net/ are my pick. The customer service is really good and you get free shipping. Each belt it custom made, I needed more holes for gaining/losing weight and he punched them for free. I was going to get this or the Inzer Forever belt but there are many complaints about Inzer's customer service/mailing times. Everyone that had a belt from bestbelts said it was really easy and fast to break in and I found this to be true. I got the 10mm Athletic belt with a single prong. Very happy with it What are the pros/cons for choosing single or double pin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Double pins are a pain in the butt and unnecesary to keeping the belt on and tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbe705 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I ordered from inzer and it ook 5 months to get here. another guy at the gym is still waiting. anderson powerlifting shipped to 3 other guys at the gym the same day they ordered. one guy they called back because they missed the friday truck and it would ship saturday. he had ordered it friday. so, I would go with the toro belts from anderson they're super nice belts and the people are top notch. (I have since ordered wrist wraps. ordered monday, here on thursday.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 Brent, like this one from Anderson's site? http://andersonpower...ion=show_detail Or the blue one like Burns recommended above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbe705 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Brent, like this one from Anderson's site? http://andersonpower...ion=show_detail Or the blue one like Burns recommended above? personally I have a lever belt. I don't think I could ever go back to a non lever belt at this point. they're nice and, depending on what you do it might be worth the extra coin. I do highland games and a bit of strongman. no squat rack to help you tighten your belt up in a field. so, the lever is very nice. also, you can do the lever behind you back to keep it out of the way. and, after you do a badass lift you let the lever snap open making a really loud click. very tough guy. so, I would say go with a lever. now, there may be reason to not go with a lever but, I don't know them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 Sounds good. Any recommendation on size? My waist is roughly 32. Small is 25-35 and Medium is 29-39. Small would work because I don't think I'll ever have over a 35 waist. On the other hand, Medium also makes sense becuase I don't think I'll ever have under a 29 waist. Do they stretch as they break in or anything? I actually don't see how I could go wrong with Medium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGally Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Brent, like this one from Anderson's site? http://andersonpower...ion=show_detail Or the blue one like Burns recommended above? You want one like the blue one. The other one is tapered in the front, you don't want that. Some people like the lever belts and some people don't because of the lever breaking or just find cumbersome mess with. Unless you plan using some crazy weights with powerlifting gear, 10mm is good. 13mm might be a bit thick for some because it offers a little too much support. Most high quality belts are the same but most require a break in time and can dig into the hips when you first get them especially with the 13mm ones. I wouldn't spend over 70 including shipping on a casual belt. Here the the belts that I have tried on http://www.bestbelts.net/Powerlifting-Belts/Athlete.aspx The one I have and love http://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/default.asp?m=PD&cid=299&pid=3495 EFS econo belt..Great quality http://www.inzernet.com/detail_belt.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FOREVERBELT_BUCKLE13 Great quality, really stiff though heard the 10mm was good too Ever seen the Spud belts? I hear good things about them unless you have a real thick waist http://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/default.asp?m=PD&cid=299&pid=2840 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Burns Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 you will have no complaints when it comes to a lever belt the only set back is if u lose or gain weight is you ahve to physically move the lever ither in or out but its a minor inconvience for a belt that will hold up to anyhting you put it through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody4474 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Cannon, not sure if you ordered yet or not, but make sure you measure for the belt around your belly button where it will be worn. Also, I called Inzer before I bought my used Inzer belts and the sizing really goes an additional 3" each way for their belts. I own the single prong 13mm Forever belt, $50 used from Chip Tallman (bench specialist from MI) and love it. The great thing about the buckle belt is that you can wear it loose for light sets to help break it in. I also own the 13mm Inzer Buckle belt. The benefits of the lever are the quickness and being able to tighten it anywhere. Initially with the buckle belt I had to use my power rack to get it tight enough. If you have any questions about sizing, call. Titan and Inzer will be able to help more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 Thanks y'alls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I ordered from inzer and it ook 5 months to get here. another guy at the gym is still waiting. anderson powerlifting shipped to 3 other guys at the gym the same day they ordered. one guy they called back because they missed the friday truck and it would ship saturday. he had ordered it friday. so, I would go with the toro belts from anderson they're super nice belts and the people are top notch. (I have since ordered wrist wraps. ordered monday, here on thursday.) Did you order an odd color? If you order a black belt they ship right away, the colors don't get made untill they get the order. BTW my pick is the inzer forever 10mm single prong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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