Anyone have experience with the SPUD Inc. Deadlift belts (Canvas)

[Mike_RN]

I use a Toro 13mm lever (4") and have no issues with it. However my wife complains that her suede digs in too hard on hips/ribs when pulling. Spud makes a 3" softer canvas belt that I thought about getting her.

1) Anyone used it or something similar.
2) If so, can you comfortably push and pull in it?

 

[PillarofBalance]

It works for me for bench but not for pulling. If you have a gut when you pull the belt rolls up and gets all ****ed up.

 

[BrotherIron]

I wore something similar when I was an Oly lifter for a short time. I hated it.

 

[Mike_RN]

Anyone know of a good 3" suede then? Maybe its just the 4" that's causing the discomfort.

 

[Ramrod]

Anyone know of a good 3" suede then? Maybe its just the 4" that's causing the discomfort.

http://www.bestbelts.net/Powerlifting-Belts/The-3-Inch-Belt.aspx

 

[alpha]

The spud belt combined with my rehband belt is the best combination of belts I own. I have a couple prong and lever style belts that I will use on max effort squats, but the spud allows you to comfortably get into a proper deadlifting position unlike a solid lever belt. My spud belt is also the only belt i use during strongman competitions as it allows me to move while still offering more than enough support. I have the triple ply and the double ply, i suggest the triple over the double for just about everything.

 

[SAD]

Absolutely love my spud inc 3-ply. Even when I had a gut it was awesome, so I think it just depends on the individual. I've even started hitting rep squats with it. Still use lever for heavy squats. Spud for everything else.

 

[hawkeye]

I wasn't fond of the SPUD belt. It did roll some and it really didn't give me the support I thought. I just felt it became flimsy real fast and lacked the support. Of course, I don't use a belt a lot. I also had a Elite Fitness Belt and it was so damn stiff I couldn't break that damn thing in! LOL.

 

[Gleezbo]

I have the triple ply deadlift belt and the bench belt. I like them alright but several times the velcro has popped loose during reps on both bench and deads. Prefer my lever belt.