Help me out here guys

**musclestack** · 07-09-2015, 12:35 PM

Ok, I've decided on getting the Inzer Forever Lever belt. The only thing I can't decide on is if I want the 10mm or 13mm thickness. I've spent the past 2 weeks reading reviews on both on many different sites; I even read a couple threads on this forum. It seems as though there are pros and cons to both. Here is what I've gathered in my research (yes, some reviews contradict others):

10mm belt

Pros:
Cheaper
Does not take as long to break in
Many claim it provides more than enough support, and the 13mm is overkill
Allows more mobility when getting into the deadlift position

Cons:
Does not provide as much support as the 13mm
While sufficient for day to day lifting, go with the the maximum thickness allowed (13mm) in competition

13mm belt

Pros:
Gives more support than the 10mm
Better when lifting extremely heavy
Once broke in, is just as comfortable (or uncomfortable) as the 10mm and provides just as much mobility in deadlift as the 10mm

Cons:
Takes longer to break in
More expensive
Great for heavy squats but some say it's difficult to get into deadlift stance
10mm is all you need; 13mm is overkill

About me:
31 years old, 5'8", 220lbs. I compete in powerlifting.

So, which would you go with?? As you can see by my stats, I'm not a really tall guy so it worries me about being able to deadlift with it on. I talked to a guy at the gym with a 13mm, and he says he loves it and would never go back to a 10mm...but he's also 6'6" tall. I never thought that deciding on a belt would be this difficult. My first thought was to just buy both, but considering the 10mm is going to be about $80 and the 13mm about $100, I have to look at the financial part of it too. The only belts I've used are old, worn out 10mm double-prong at my gym. Never tried a 13mm, but in all honesty, this is what I'm leaning towards unless someone talks me out of it.

Can I get some feedback from members here who have tried both thicknesses?

**The Deadlifting Dog** · 07-09-2015, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by musclestack

Ok, I've decided on getting the Inzer Forever Lever belt. The only thing I can't decide on is if I want the 10mm or 13mm thickness. I've spent the past 2 weeks reading reviews on both on many different sites; I even read a couple threads on this forum. It seems as though there are pros and cons to both. Here is what I've gathered in my research (yes, some reviews contradict others): 10mm belt Pros: Cheaper Does not take as long to break in Many claim it provides more than enough support, and the 13mm is overkill Allows more mobility when getting into the deadlift position Cons: Does not provide as much support as the 13mm While sufficient for day to day lifting, go with the the maximum thickness allowed (13mm) in competition 13mm belt Pros: Gives more support than the 10mm Better when lifting extremely heavy Once broke in, is just as comfortable (or uncomfortable) as the 10mm and provides just as much mobility in deadlift as the 10mm Cons: Takes longer to break in More expensive Great for heavy squats but some say it's difficult to get into deadlift stance 10mm is all you need; 13mm is overkill About me: 31 years old, 5'8", 220lbs. I compete in powerlifting. So, which would you go with?? As you can see by my stats, I'm not a really tall guy so it worries me about being able to deadlift with it on. I talked to a guy at the gym with a 13mm, and he says he loves it and would never go back to a 10mm...but he's also 6'6" tall. I never thought that deciding on a belt would be this difficult. My first thought was to just buy both, but considering the 10mm is going to be about $80 and the 13mm about $100, I have to look at the financial part of it too. The only belts I've used are old, worn out 10mm double-prong at my gym. Never tried a 13mm, but in all honesty, this is what I'm leaning towards unless someone talks me out of it. Can I get some feedback from members here who have tried both thicknesses?

I have a 13mm Inzer double prong.
I have never used a 10mm.
However, I feel that unless one is squatting or pulling 650 plus then the 10mm would be fine.
That being said I meet someone at a meet who had both and he prefers the 13mm. He pulls 575.

I am sure that didn't help you at all.

**Joco71** · 07-09-2015, 02:27 PM

No experience with the belts. But it sounds like I would just spend the extra $20 and get the 13mm.

**musclestack** · 07-09-2015, 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by The Deadlifting Dog

I have a 13mm Inzer double prong. I have never used a 10mm. However, I feel that unless one is squatting or pulling 650 plus then the 10mm would be fine. That being said I meet someone at a meet who had both and he prefers the 13mm. He pulls 575. I am sure that didn't help you at all.

No, it did help. Thank you. How tall is the guy you met at the meet? I'm deadlifting 500 right now but my 12 month goal is to hit 600. With that said, do you still recommend the 10mm?

**musclestack** · 07-09-2015, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by Joco71

No experience with the belts. But it sounds like I would just spend the extra $20 and get the 13mm.

Thanks. As far as getting one or the other, I'm not concerned about the price nearly as much as the other pros/cons.

To put it simply, I'm looking for the one that will provide the best support while still being comfortable. This is difficult, because most of the reviews I've read state that the 13mm provides more support (obviously), but the 10mm is more comfortable.

BG · 07-09-2015, 05:54 PM

10 is fine, 13 takes a LONG time to break in, 10 is very thick itself.

**musclestack** · 07-09-2015, 09:27 PM

Thanks BG. Which do you use? If you've used them both, after the break in period, which do you prefer? I'm only asking because I've read a lot of reviews that say after the 13mm is broken in, many people really like it.

**Joco71** · 07-09-2015, 09:51 PM

Maybe you should consider the 10mm I just looked at your stats 5'8 220 is pretty damn stout. Im 5'9 200 and belts can feel uncomfortable. Like everyone on here always say more doesn't always mean better. Alright I'm sick of it just get the 10mm. Lol

**austinite** · 07-09-2015, 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by BG

10 is fine, 13 takes a LONG time to break in, 10 is very thick itself.

That's what she said.

**bdos** · 07-09-2015, 11:38 PM

Then she laughed when you have neither

**Euroholic** · 07-09-2015, 11:46 PM

Who is this hypothetical she? Jennifer Aniston?

**bdos** · 07-09-2015, 11:48 PM

Caitlyn Jenner

**musclestack** · 07-10-2015, 07:17 AM

Comments like those above are the risk you take posting in the lounge. Haha good stuff guys. Leaning more towards the 10mm now. If I feel I need something more in the future, I'll bite the bullet and get the 13mm.

Thanks for all the replies (both the serious and facetious).

**DrewZ** · 07-10-2015, 07:26 AM

Go with the 10mm, its plenty sufficient.
I recently got the Inzer 10mm Forever belt and even this takes a while to break in.
I can only imagine how long it would take to break in a 13mm

EDIT:
Right after buying my Inzer I discovered another company I wish I had gone with.
Same exact belts except they offer some really legit customizing if you're into that.
Check their stuff out on instagram, google "pioneer_fit instagram"

**Joco71** · 07-10-2015, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by musclestack

Comments like those above are the risk you take posting in the lounge. Haha good stuff guys. Leaning more towards the 10mm now. If I feel I need something more in the future, I'll bite the bullet and get the 13mm.

Thanks for all the replies (both the serious and facetious).

I think you made the right choice.