What Lifting Belt should I get???

[JusTrying2BeHug]

So I am thinking of treating myself this holiday season buy purchasing a new lifting belt.

What I am looking for:
-quality product
-reasonable price
-any color doesnt really matter

Feel free to post pictures of the belt you guys prefer, websites, names, what ever bloats you boat.

thanks!

[ironwill2008]

Can't go wrong with either Cardillo or Inzer.





Stay away from any belt that lists 'velcro' in it's construction.

[ProtienandIron]

....yeah, cardillo get my vote..

[Vermonter]

I like my Inzer lever belt.
It is easy to wear it unlatched (but still "buckled") and then quickly latch tight for a set.
It is very adjustable and comfortable, and built to last forever.

(images below aren't mine but show you how they are put together)

[KBKB]

Here's a photo of my Inzer buckle belt:

[irongrandpa]

In for Bestbelts from Dean Best. It's been a great belt & their service is the best I've ever had from a company.

[-aesop-]

In for Bestbelts from Dean Best. It's been a great belt & their service is the best I've ever had from a company.

I'll second that. Dean and Jackie are known for great customer service, and very fast shipping. Lots of follow-up, which makes for a great experience, really. And their prices include shipping.

http://www.bestbelts.net/

[Andrew_WOT]

- Inzer
- Best Belts
- Cardillo
- Bob's Belts

Can't go wrong with either.

[ExtremistPullup]

I'm going with Bob's Belts when I get the spare cash they are making me a dip belt right now.

[AttyGuy]

Awesome thread. This has been on my mind for awhile.

[twodog]

- Inzer
- Best Belts
- Cardillo
- Bob's Belts

Can't go wrong with either.

All the belts above are worthy. I personally can't understand why someone would buy Bobsbelts, at his prices, and wait 6-8 weeks. His Belts are the same as Dean Best's belts made to size and order, plus made in the USA, and Deans are almost half the price, and shipped to you in less than a week.


It's funny, Bob's says to order by Nov. 5th to receive it by Christmas. If you ordered it from Bestbelts by Nov.5th, you would have it in time for Veterans Day and Thanksgiving and Christmas, lol.

[GarageIron]

I'm no belt expert... I've had 1 belt... and its brand new.

I ordered mine from Best Belts based on the experience of the guys on this site that I consider trustworthy. I emailed Dean with my laundry list of random stats, goals, weights, etc. He sent back a 3 page reply the same day addressing everything. He made my belt for me within the week and shipped it out. I did have it shipped to Canada which took a few extra days but I had it in about 9 business days. I'm still messing with how it and I work together but I can tell you it is of the craftsmanship that is very rare today and worth taking the time to appreciate. It is a very high quality product.

[jackbravo]

In for Bestbelts from Dean Best. It's been a great belt & their service is the best I've ever had from a company.

I'll second that. Dean and Jackie are known for great customer service, and very fast shipping. Lots of follow-up, which makes for a great experience, really. And their prices include shipping.

http://www.bestbelts.net/

All the belts above are worthy. I personally can't understand why someone would buy Bobsbelts, at his prices, and wait 6-8 weeks. His Belts are the same as Dean Best's belts made to size and order, plus made in the USA, and Deans are almost half the price, and shipped to you in less than a week.


It's funny, Bob's says to order by Nov. 5th to receive it by Christmas. If you ordered it from Bestbelts by Nov.5th, you would have it in time for Veterans Day and Thanksgiving and Christmas, lol.

I'm no belt expert... I've had 1 belt... and its brand new.

I ordered mine from Best Belts based on the experience of the guys on this site that I consider trustworthy. I emailed Dean with my laundry list of random stats, goals, weights, etc. He sent back a 3 page reply the same day addressing everything. He made my belt for me within the week and shipped it out. I did have it shipped to Canada which took a few extra days but I had it in about 9 business days. I'm still messing with how it and I work together but I can tell you it is of the craftsmanship that is very rare today and worth taking the time to appreciate. It is a very high quality product.

My vote is with for Dean's Best belts. Great customer service. Personal emails when you order, and with updates. Belt is made from softer leather (?) so it feels pre-broken in, and I could start using it right away with little discomfort. I got the Athlete 10mm single-prong in "rust."

[slimneverdies]

Cardillo gets my vote. Had this one since 1999...

[JusTrying2BeHug]

Thanks for all the replies!

There is deffinately some great options

Im going to check int cardillo and Bobs belts now

[-aesop-]

My vote is with for Dean's Best belts. Great customer service. Personal emails when you order, and with updates. Belt is made from softer leather (?) so it feels pre-broken in, and I could start using it right away with little discomfort. I got the Athlete 10mm single-prong in "rust."

Yeah, the athlete has some extra work done on it to help break in the leather. I have one and it was really, really supple right out of the box. The one thing I would have liked, however, would be if Best Belts made a red, white and blue belt.

[ExtremistPullup]

Yeah, the athlete has some extra work done on it to help break in the leather. I have one and it was really, really supple right out of the box. The one thing I would have liked, however, would be if Best Belts made a red, white and blue belt.

you can pick three colors with bobs belts

[ironwill2008]

This Cardillo belt is almost 20 years old, and has been my constant gym companion in all that time. If it were a car, it would have 250,000 miles on it by now.

Other than some minor scarfs and scrapes from regular use, it's still in perfect condition. Not a loose thread on it anywhere, and the prong holes show zero wear.

[AttyGuy]

Yeah, the athlete has some extra work done on it to help break in the leather. I have one and it was really, really supple right out of the box. The one thing I would have liked, however, would be if Best Belts made a red, white and blue belt.

I asked Best Belts and they do make their belts in three colors -- red, white and blue.

[twodog]

I asked Best Belts and they do make their belts in three colors -- red, white and blue.

That's cool. and with the best price, service and shipping...why go somewhere else ?