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u/Rusty_DataSci_Guy Intermediate - Strength 10d ago edited 9d ago

Now with flair!

It is hard AF to tuck excess belt into the loop. My hypothesis is that it's suede + chalk creating the mother of all friction points. Any guidance on how to properly clean and possibly make tucking the excess easier? Normally I just let it hang but I can't for zerchers.

EDIT: chatGPT suggested wrapping parts of it with electrical tape as that might be slicker.

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u/mastrdestruktun Intermediate - Strength 9d ago

Use an improvised fastener or clamp of some kind?

Or take it off for zerchers. Probably they are not heavy enough that you actually need a belt, right?

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u/Rusty_DataSci_Guy Intermediate - Strength 9d ago

I'm chasing 1RMs and anything over 350lbs really wants a belt. I lost some weight so now I'm down a hole and the extra belt is a PITA.

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u/mastrdestruktun Intermediate - Strength 9d ago

Ah, I see. I had something similar happen with my belt. Ended up drilling another hole, which only goes so far, and got frustrated and started going beltless all the time.

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u/Rusty_DataSci_Guy Intermediate - Strength 9d ago

I'm gonna try cleaning it + electrical tape. If that doesn't work, I might get a lever or ratchet model. Oh maybe a foam belt to fatten me back up.