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Where to buy a good belt

I have a 13mm SAFE belt got it from PL Gear online - absolutely love it and the damn thing is indestructible but not cheap think it was around $150 with postage. Definitely go for the 10mm as much as I love my belt it took a while to break in. Mine is a two prong - wish I had got the single prong. I know everyone loves the lever belts but I hate them go for the buckle single prong but that's just my opinion.
 
jchen said:
Is there any reason i should opt for a lever over a buckle or vice versa?

I am not into hardcore power lifting, i just want it for what i consider heavy pulling work.
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Levers are easier to put on and you don't have to struggle to get to that perfect notch but of course they're harder to adjust if you're have a bloat day as you have to use a screw driver to remove and move the lever.
 
The main advantage with lever belts is that you will get it on tighter than a buckle- the disadvantage is it is more of a hassle to adjust and the range of size is smaller (normally 3-4")- you get at least twice the range on a buckle.
If you put a titan belt alongside a Safe USA one or an Inzer you'll see what I mean about leather quality.
 
El Freako said:
Levers are easier to put on and you don't have to struggle to get to that perfect notch but of course they're harder to adjust if you're have a bloat day as you have to use a screw driver to remove and move the lever.
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My single prong takes about a second to get the right notch but like Steve said levers can be done tighter. Also I like my belt tighter for squats than deads and for that a leaver is a pain unless you buy 2 belts.
 
jchen said:
what advantage does a single prong have over a double on a buckle?
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Single prong is easier to buckle up in a hurry - double prong can be a bit of a hassle but they are supposed to make the belt last longer but given the quality of the SAFE USA belt that is not an issue so that's why I wish I had gone for the single prong.
 
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