Windknot508 Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 Who makes the cheapest, best quality belt, similar to what commando used to use? (*member formerly known as 'Capecod') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDigital Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 Not sure what the commando used to be, but I think a few will say tiderunner. I started using one this year and I like it. Especially like how I can adjust it to what I'm wearing that day. Sometimes I'll wear jeans and knee high boots instead of waders and it makes it easy to put on rather than the clip type you have to adjust by moving the clips. Good price too. Windknot508 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattieG Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 +1 for Tide Runner as cheap, and a belt of quality. No idea if it’s similar to the Commando. It is however less stiff as say the Gear Up belt. “I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind except that you happen to be insane.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windknot508 Posted May 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 I just prefer the clip over the buckle (*member formerly known as 'Capecod') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtheeast Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 I also use and love the tide runner. Not sure what clip commando used but if you research law enforcement duty belts most of them use a clip style and are very well built. Plastic or a metal clip similar to Flatlander. Windknot508 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowEnd Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 Trident dive belt is what I’ve used for years. $7.99 now on the inter webs. Has plastic fold over buckle some guys don’t like but I’ve never had issue with it. Windknot508 and PeteA 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadogg Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 The best, Jerry. The best! RyanJ_88 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfcaster1 Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 Go with The Ultimate Surf Belt by Tiderunner. Very well made. Google it. Surfcaster1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inception Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 Another +1 for the Ultimate Surf Belt by Tiderunner. Simple and well-built design. Runs you around 55 dollars with 10 dollar shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_man7 Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 Black hawk cop belt, uses the same buckle as the commandos. You can find them on Amazon. Aaron Barmmer and Windknot508 2 Why aren’t you fishing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluetaildragger Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 I use a cressi weight belt. $20 ish bucks, could be stiffer but doesn’t cause me any problems C&R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Water Dog Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 In the summer, when it’s hot out and I’m wearing shorts and a T-shirt, I like the lighter Cressi dive belt as well. In the spring and fall when I’m geared up with waders and a surf top, I like a stiffer belt, like a Tiderunner. Windknot508 1 Hobie Power Skiff Fisherman Hobie Revolution 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDigital Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 I used a LEO belt last year with a similar locking buckle as the commando I saw a picture of from a past WTS. It was good, but being a plastic buckle the lock started to fail and just didn't give the security I wanted. If only using on the beach and not having a chance to drop in the water the plastic buckle would be ok. The other thing is how the belt hugs you. The ones with a plastic buckle more or less sit on your hips, ones like tiderunner and rockhopper snug tight to your waist. You can grab a cheap LEO with that commando style buckle for like $20. Windknot508 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
li_bass_hunter Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 Tiderunner belt served its purpose for many seasons but upgraded to a zbelt this season and won’t look back rkw and baldwin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluetaildragger Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 2 hours ago, li_bass_hunter said: Tiderunner belt served its purpose for many seasons but upgraded to a zbelt this season and won’t look back The Z looks really bulky. Is it just pics that make it seem that way? C&R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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