Single Prong Vs. Double Prong Belts

[Tom Bryant]

What do you prefer?

Why are there two different types?

Currently have a double prong 10mm but I'm getting too large for it - thinking of upgrading to a 13mm but am undecided about the prongs.

Thanks.

[deeprooted]

Single Prong... I see no benefit of having 2.

[John Petrizzo]

I have both kinds and definitely prefer the single prong. The double prong more evenly distributes the stress placed on the belt so in theory, it should last a little bit longer. I have noticed that the holes in my single prong belt have stretched a little over time, but I still prefer it due to the ease of use.

[Erok]

I have a Best Prime Cut 13mm double prong and love it. Hella stable.
Double prongs look totally badass.

[Patrick Stroup]

single prong but wish I had a lever belt tbh

[lewabbit]

Get a single. A double is a massive pain to get off sometimes,especially at the end of a heavy set. I wish I ordered a single.

[Tom Narvaez]

Lever > Single > Double
Belts last for years regardless of whether or not they are single or double prong. If you have to get a new belt every 5-10 years instead of every 10-20, who really cares? All belts with hole occasionally put you "between" holes especially when your body composition is changing rapidly. This leaves you with a tighter belt on some days than others. A lever belt, while frustrating to adjust at times, offers the advantage of being able to get the exact level of tightness that you want every single time. Admittedly, it is more annoying than a single prong belt, though.

13mm > 10mm
Because you're allowed 13mm so why not use it? You'll lift more.



Hope that helps.

[Mark Edward]

I bought a double on accident. The extra prong is no big deal, plus it looks cooler. Get whatever you want.

[Briks42]

Lever > Single > Double
Belts last for years regardless of whether or not they are single or double prong. If you have to get a new belt every 5-10 years instead of every 10-20, who really cares? All belts with hole occasionally put you "between" holes especially when your body composition is changing rapidly. This leaves you with a tighter belt on some days than others. A lever belt, while frustrating to adjust at times, offers the advantage of being able to get the exact level of tightness that you want every single time. Admittedly, it is more annoying than a single prong belt, though.

13mm > 10mm
Because you're allowed 13mm so why not use it? You'll lift more.



Hope that helps.

I've never had to do it, but don't people sometimes make their own holes if they are "between" holes too? Or is that a bad idea?

[elVarouza]

All belts with hole occasionally put you "between" holes especially when your body composition is changing rapidly. This leaves you with a tighter belt on some days than others. A lever belt, while frustrating to adjust at times, offers the advantage of being able to get the exact level of tightness that you want every single time. Admittedly, it is more annoying than a single prong belt, though.

Tom do you use a lever belt? If so, which one? I've been considering getting one because of the reasons you mentioned, especially since I'll be dropping some weight in the next few months. However, I've heard from some people, e.g. Callador, that the lever breaks occasionally. I think Inzer has a lifetime guarantee though...?