Altus Nylon Dip Belt Review

This dip belt is probably the cheapest belt you’re going to find but the low cost means that there are some drawbacks. Essentially this dipping belt is a full nylon circle with a chain hooked to the front instead of the typical design of  dip belts where a chain runs from one side of the belt to the other attached by two loops. If you have a small waist or have a thin frame, this belt may not be comfortable for you and could slip off because you’re relying on the curves of your low back & glutes to keep the thing on.

Another complaint with this belt is the short chain. The chain doesn’t allow for a lot of weight to be added and makes adding large plates uncomfortable due to the fact that the iron is a little too close to your crotch. If your gym has plates with holes/handles on the outer edges of the plates, you can get around this problem and add as much weight as you can handle. Another option is to wrap the chain around a heavy dumbbell, but this can cumbersome especially if you’re using heavy weight. Despite the complaints about the short chain, the belt itself is sturdy and can hold plenty of weight. Plus the belt portion is padded for extra comfort.

Bottom line is that this dip belt is made of quality material but the overall design has many shortcomings.  The belt could slip off if you have a slim body type you’re not careful moving around with it on plus the chain is too short. You could go to a hardware store and buy a longer chain but the cost and the hassle of removing the old chain and adding a longer chain probably isn’t worth the trouble. You’re better off buying a dipping belt with all of the features you want up front. However, if you’re on a budget and you’re not planning on adding a lot of weight to your dips/chins, then this belt will do just fine.