D@mn Velcro Belts!

[Gretak9]

Anybody lift with a velcro closure weight belt? I used to until last night. I'm on my 4th set of 5x5 deadlifts and on #3 rep and my belt pops open. Now I know many of you are saying that I shouldn't be using a belt to begin w/ but I'm on a "program" right now and am increasing my weights dramatically every week so I'd rather be safe than sorry. Anyway, I'm thinking of picking up a decent leather belt. Any suggestions? Has anyone else's velcro belt just popped open on them?

 

[Surgical]

What kind is it bro? I have a velcro belt too, but it's called "locking velcro" or something like that. It's made by Scheik, if I spelled it right. Gives support in just the right places, and comfortable as hell.

 

[Gretak9]

It doesn't have a name on it. I bought it at Dick's Sporting Goods' like 4 years ago. I've seen the Valeo belts that have the cam locking mechanism but I think I may get a real leather\suede (sp?) belt.

 

[Johnny Cut]

just get leather for a few dollars more

 

[Nelson Montana]

Belts do absoluely nothing.

 

[GENETIC_FREAK]

Nelson Montana "Belts do absoluely nothing."

Spoken like a true power lifter. LOL ------Freak