[Ole Skl]

I need some help with choosing a decent belt, the paper thin leather belts at my gym arent cutting it anymore and im not too sure of what to look for in a "good" belt, im not looking to spend more than $50 bucks but dont want to sacrifice quality... any help would be greatly apreciated

[RenegadeRows]

i just bought a sheik belt yesterday. it's a nylon one, and shaped so it doesn't dig into your obliques. thats what i never liked about the traditional leather ones

[Ole Skl]

where did you order it from? and what kind of latch/buckle is it?

[RenegadeRows]

Originally Posted by Ole Skl

where did you order it from? and what kind of latch/buckle is it?

I bought it from my local "Iron depot". It's velcro. looks like this:

[p5sky]

Originally Posted by RenegadeRows

I bought it from my local "Iron depot". It's velcro. looks like this:

ive seen em on ebay!

[borobulker]

As far as powerlifting goes you may want to look into something a little more 'heavyduty'... No offense RR!!!

EFS Power Belt - 13mm

EFS Prime Cut Belt - 10/12mm

EFS Retro Series Power Belt

EFS 'Tapered' Training Belt

Also look into Inzer products, www.inzernet.com

Best of luck!

[motive]

that schiek belt is nice... takes a beating

[Ole Skl]

Yea, ive used an EFS belt before, they are sick, but that Schiek looks hella comfortable...

[borobulker]

Originally Posted by Ole Skl

Yea, ive used an EFS belt before, they are sick, but that Schiek looks hella comfortable...

haha comfort is not my main concern regarding belts...

[Big Wides]

I know you said you didnt want to spend more than $50 on a belt, but I currently use a Cardillo lever belt. Its not all that comfortable but it gets the job done. The fit is good which is the important factor

[MentalTwitch]

I too have been thinking of getting one. So anyone know if there is a specific reason to get a 6" or 8" or whatever they come in?
The thickness top to bottom when on in the lower back area?
I almost grabbed a Nike one from Sports Authority like the Shiek one but felt like i would destroy it.

Also, try a basic sports store, the same one has some nice strong leather ones for $35 and under by me.

[fast1]

Originally Posted by RenegadeRows

i just bought a sheik belt yesterday. it's a nylon one, and shaped so it doesn't dig into your obliques. thats what i never liked about the traditional leather ones

i use a similar one and love it. my complaint was the same for the big leather ones.

[MentalTwitch]

Wow, used a belt for my first time ever squating. It was an Atlas i think, leather, small pad in the back, i think a 6" in back and 3 or 4" everywhere else.
Hit 315 for 3 but didnt want to push hard. Felt so good, lower back next day was fine, legs and glutes hurt liek a mofo....def. gettin one for myself.

[Necroticism]

i use a belt from bb.com, the power up 4" power belt. its only 20$ but its a really good belt. i hate recommending stuff from that site when there is nutraplanet, but they dont carry the belt...