13mm v 10mm belt, general Inzer questions

[diet]

Just to add a different side, I don't have an Inzer belt, but I will say a decent one that I currently use and really like is one of the Elitefts Retro series belts. They're pretty cheap, well constructed, and 10mm which is fine for me (and probably works fine for most of us here).

Just throwing that out there. I know when I was looking to buy a belt, I looked at a several different companies (Inzer, elitefts, apt, etc...) and Inzer was the only one I could generally find reviews on (which I guess does say something about it). If you're considering other options (which I was due to price at the time) the elitefts belts are a good alternative.

[BreezerD]

I've been using a friend's buckle one with a quick-release, and I've found there are times that I wanted it one notch looser. Actually, that may have been when benching.

But yeah, they make quick-release buckle belts too.

Originally Posted by BreezerD

Do you necessarily want a belt to be as tight as it can physically go, though?

I find this shitty. Feels like I'm in a god damn chastity belt.

[thethirddiaz]

Originally Posted by big_john127

Generally more compression = better.
An overlooked advantage of the lever is that you can get it off quickly as well. That ability to uncompress in half a second after doing a heavy set is pretty huge.

+1.

I just bought the Titan Toro Lever (10 mm). 13mm is here:

http://www.liftinglarge.com/index.as...ROD&ProdID=159

I really like it. I went with Titan because I heard stories about shitty service from Inzer. The customer support from Titan was great.

[SteveQ]

Originally Posted by Seanzilla

For all Inzer product questions and purchases I highly recommend calling HouseOfPain.com and talking to one of the powerlifting gear reps.

They're the # 1 distributor of IAD products for a good reason.

thanks, sean, i wouldnt have known about that, i will certainly give them a look/call

Originally Posted by cXs808

As far as the uniform belt width, I definitely feel the belt pressing against my abs much more than when I tried the shitty school gym bodybuilding style belt, helps alot with squats.

I hope that helps.

that does help, thanks - ive never used a belt of any kind so i was just wondering about that

Originally Posted by DEVILsSON

I love my Inzer 13mm belt. The thickness will generally give you extra stability, especially on exercises such as squats and ohp. Some people prefer 10mm belt for deadlift and bench. I however dont really have any issues with my belt on any exercise once I adjusted to it.

The lever allows for a tighter fit. I have seen claims of getting an extra notch tighter with a lever vs a prong belt. However I dont know this for a fact. From person experience it was a lot tougher to get the belt as tight with prongs...

thats what i guessed - since this will allegedly last "a lifetime", it may be worth sprining for the better one

Originally Posted by diet

Inzer was the only one I could generally find reviews on

this is pretty much why i am going with them... maybe there's something better, maybe there's a better 'value' but at least I know this will be good




thanks for the responses everyone

[Manistoner]

I kinda wish i had a lever but the econo belt works for me.
http://www.inzernet.com/detail_econo...ON_POWER_BELT#

I wasn't sure if i wanted a belt, so i got this because its only $40.
my 2 cents...

edit- didnt read your post carefully...

[SmashiusClay]

Originally Posted by X-PacGuard

is the Inzer Lever worth double the cost of the Inzer econ? Is there any huge benefit to the lever other than its quicker to get really tight?

1) Fuck yes

2) It's easier and quicker to get tight, will go tighter than a regular belt and massively easier and faster to undo.

Originally Posted by Snitz

I find this shitty. Feels like I'm in a god damn chastity belt.

That's not how you're supposed to wear a belt.

[Lusst]

13mm - you'll never second-guess yourself.

[likkuid]

Originally Posted by Lusst

13mm - you'll never second-guess yourself.

10mm - I'm second guessing myself because all of you are recommending 13mms.

[likkuid]

They still haven't shipped my order. Should I e-mail them to change the 10mm to a 13mm? Keep in mind my total is only a little over 1000, I'm not sure if that makes a difference or not.