Nylon vs Leather Belts

hi all

was wondering of there is a major difference in the 2? Or is it just about personal preference?

I tried both on, the leather one hurts and it pinches me, but feels lekka solid the nylon one fells a lil "flimsy" so to say? But fits better

so now i don't know??? :silly: :silly:

I've got a Schiek nylon belt and its the best thing since sliced bread!

thanks vega.

did u maybe have a leather once as well?
if so, i take it u prefer the nylon one

Jip, I had a leather one before and it is just too rigid!

This new is da bomb! Obviously its not made for hardcore power lifting but for body building its awesome.

aaaaah i see wot ya mean

thanks for the replies

Never tried the Schiek nylon belt, I know the Leather belt is uncomfortable but the support it gives is way superior to the nylon belt imo.
Boils down to preference and workload, as Vega said if powerlifting the Leather belt is ideal.
I only use a belt on heavy deadlifts over 150kg and squats over 180kg. Only those 2 exercises.

I have broken 2 leather belts, trying to make 'holes' for different placements.. and then it tearing

I agree with 00pump. Its a schlep once u need to make new holes.

I have a leather one. Have it for years now. Although the nylon one feels more comfortable, I feel that the leather one gives me more support. It just sumtimes pinches when I do squats and that ticks me off

MCJ wrote: I agree with 00pump. Its a schlep once u need to make new holes.

I have a leather one. Have it for years now. Although the nylon one feels more comfortable, I feel that the leather one gives me more support. It just sumtimes pinches when I do squats and that ticks me off

Bwhaahsaaa, same here, you don't want to do the next rep

00pump wrote:

MCJ wrote: I agree with 00pump. Its a schlep once u need to make new holes.

I have a leather one. Have it for years now. Although the nylon one feels more comfortable, I feel that the leather one gives me more support. It just sumtimes pinches when I do squats and that ticks me off

Bwhaahsaaa, same here, you don't want to do the next rep

U know it mate. Totally screws up a whole set. Aaarghh!