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Title: Dipping belts
Post by: Tier on December 01, 2006, 02:04:48 PM
Anyone reccomend a good/cheap dipping belth with chain etc.

stupid ymca doesnt have one and ARENT going to get one either  :o
Title: Re: Dipping belts
Post by: pumpster on December 01, 2006, 02:08:00 PM
NY Barbells in the good, cheap category:
http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/
Title: Re: Dipping belts
Post by: The Squadfather on December 01, 2006, 02:13:28 PM
you can find good ones at any reputable fitness equipment store for around 30-35 bucks, good investment, they last forever.
Title: Re: Dipping belts
Post by: ManBearPig... on December 01, 2006, 07:56:39 PM
i got one off bodybuilding.com years ago for around 30 bucks.  great belt.
Title: Re: Dipping belts
Post by: Tier on December 01, 2006, 09:20:58 PM
which one , i was looking at them
Title: Re: Dipping belts
Post by: pumpster on December 01, 2006, 09:45:56 PM
http://bodybuilding.com/store/griz/grizbelt.html

http://bodybuilding.com/store/griz/grizfbelt.html

http://bodysolid.com/Item.aspx?ItemID=411&ItemLabel=MA330%3a+Leather+Dipping+Belt
Title: Re: Dipping belts
Post by: Nathan on December 01, 2006, 10:56:50 PM
u could make one pritty easly too.
Title: Re: Dipping belts
Post by: JPM on December 02, 2006, 07:16:11 AM
I use to use a  rope with a heavy towel wrapped around it. Served my purpose very well. But anything over  a 100lbs, or more, will need a regular dipping belt. Besides dips and chins, they work well with one legged calf raises. Good Luck
Title: Re: Dipping belts
Post by: Overload on December 02, 2006, 08:40:43 AM
Good investment...

most gyms don't have them because they get stolen all the time.

8)
Title: Re: Dipping belts
Post by: MidniteRambo on December 04, 2006, 02:58:20 PM
Mine is a Grizzly leather dipping belt which has worked great for my purposes (weighted pullups).  Here's a good deal:

http://www.athletes.com/store/griz/grizbelt.html
Title: Re: Dipping belts
Post by: IceCold on December 08, 2006, 01:18:14 PM
most productive thing i did all last summer.

i went to home depo and bough about an 8 -10 foot thick chain.

i bought 2 hooks.

i attached one of the hooks in the middle of the chain and made a belt out of that.

i put another hook on the remainder of the chain.  i slip that through a plate or db and then strap that hook around the chain around my waist that i made into a belt. 

some people found this to be a bit uncomfortable.  in that case, wear your reg. belt with the chain over it.

to get the chain and hooks cost under 10 bucks. 
Title: Re: Dipping belts
Post by: MidniteRambo on December 08, 2006, 01:48:29 PM
most productive thing i did all last summer.

i went to home depo and bough about an 8 -10 foot thick chain.

i bought 2 hooks.

i attached one of the hooks in the middle of the chain and made a belt out of that.

i put another hook on the remainder of the chain.  i slip that through a plate or db and then strap that hook around the chain around my waist that i made into a belt. 

some people found this to be a bit uncomfortable.  in that case, wear your reg. belt with the chain over it.

to get the chain and hooks cost under 10 bucks. 

That sounds like alot of work to save $20.  Does it have any advantage over a commercial belt?
Title: Re: Dipping belts
Post by: Ursus on December 08, 2006, 03:25:32 PM
mine is the single greatest training tool i ever bought. better than all the supps, gimmick, clothes etc.

adds huge mass. mine was 20pounds. will last a lifetine. lol will be my family heirloom.

get a good one i can dip with well over 200lbs attached for reps. dont want it to break. my wee clip did i bought a stronger one from hardware store.
Title: Re: Dipping belts
Post by: pumpster on December 08, 2006, 04:56:18 PM
That sounds like alot of work to save $20.  Does it have any advantage over a commercial belt?

Not a bad idea the chain but a Grizzly belt is only $24 and would be comfortable. Their fabric belt might be the most comfortable of the ones they sell.

The advantage of the Body Solid belt is a larger back support area, if that's of value to some.
Title: Re: Dipping belts
Post by: JPM on December 08, 2006, 05:43:00 PM
I've tried the chain, with snap hooks, also.  Problem being that when working up to some serious weight, that chain will dig into the the waist/lower body big time. Even with a folded small bathroom rug wrapped around the waist/groan area (I was young then). Which I did as a last resort. Best bang for the buck would be the kind of belt  Goudy bought. Good Luck.
Title: Re: Dipping belts
Post by: Tier on December 08, 2006, 09:09:23 PM
bought a cheap 2nd hand weight lifting belt and just gonna get chains from hardware store (i assume) and hook them on the buckle
Title: Re: Dipping belts
Post by: dontknowit on December 11, 2006, 04:19:35 AM
I've tried the chain, with snap hooks, also.  Problem being that when working up to some serious weight, that chain will dig into the the waist/lower body big time. Even with a folded small bathroom rug wrapped around the waist/groan area (I was young then). Which I did as a last resort. Best bang for the buck would be the kind of belt  Goudy bought. Good Luck.
Don't buy a leather one, buy a synthetic. Much more comfortable.