Official Pioneer Fitness Thread

[leprechaun71]

Remember to take it off when you're loading and unloading plates.

That's what I had kids for.

[leprechaun71]

Pioneer just released their adjustable lever (PAL).

https://generalleathercraft.com/product ... lever-pal/

[gtl]

Pioneer just released their adjustable lever (PAL).

https://generalleathercraft.com/product ... lever-pal/

I got 2

I suggested the name "PAL" and Matt hooked me up w/ 1 for free, but bought one anyways just to support Pioneer. Plus, I figure I'll buy another belt at some time.

Now I have a couple original black levers that I need to unload.

[Wilhelm]

I'd like to see a pic of how the satin nickel looks on a fully black belt.

[Allentown]

Pioneer just released their adjustable lever (PAL).

https://generalleathercraft.com/product ... lever-pal/

It's fantastic.

[TwoFoursStrohm]

I know I'm biased but at this point if you were putting a belt buying guide together, you might have a Pioneer in the top spot in most, if not all, categories.

Best 3" or 4" Prong:
1) Pioneer Cut
2) Best, Dominion, Titan, Whalander, all tied by a distant second

Best Leather Oly/ Bodybuilding belt:
1) Pioneer Cut
2) Cardillo?? Lolol

Best Lever:
1) Pioneer PAL
2) SBD
2) Inzer

Best Velcro:
1) 2pood
2) Pioneer Hybrid

This might be a fun thing for us to put poll out for our forum. Would be interesting to see a full list in each category.

[Wilhelm]

I'd like to see a pic of how the satin nickel looks on a fully black belt.

Alan Thrall's new IG post shows this.

Pretty much what i expected, black on black looks much better.
It's just a matter of being ok with the black finish wearing off where the pins meet the grooves.

My black lever has held up really well, outside of the spot i put a tiny chip in it with a plate the first time i used it.
The wear marks are in places not seen when the lever is closed.

I'd have to go with black on black again for a PAL.

If it matters a lot, one could always use a sharpie on worn spots pre meet.

[blanded]

I hope they release a murdered out stock 10mm with the PAL.

[damufunman]

Best Velcro:
1) 2pood
2) Pioneer Hybrid

What's the reason for this?

[Skander]

Pioneer just released their adjustable lever (PAL).

https://generalleathercraft.com/product ... lever-pal/

They're going to do laser stuff on these, right? I've been holding off, wanting to have one that can be customized, but I don't see that on that page so it makes me wonder if I've been waiting for nothing.

[TimK]

I'd like to see a pic of how the satin nickel looks on a fully black belt.

Alan Thrall's new IG post shows this.

Pretty much what i expected, black on black looks much better.
It's just a matter of being ok with the black finish wearing off where the pins meet the grooves.

My black lever has held up really well, outside of the spot i put a tiny chip in it with a plate the first time i used it.
The wear marks are in places not seen when the lever is closed.

I'd have to go with black on black again for a PAL.

If it matters a lot, one could always use a sharpie on worn spots pre meet.

I like the nickel on black look

[Wilhelm]

I was hoping i would too.

I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for more examples, and see if i come around at all.

[TwoFoursStrohm]

Best Velcro:
1) 2pood
2) Pioneer Hybrid

What's the reason for this?

Idk, that latching mechanism seems like it's pretty good and didn't want to seem too homerish

[damufunman]

Best Velcro:
1) 2pood
2) Pioneer Hybrid

What's the reason for this?

Idk, that latching mechanism seems like it's pretty good and didn't want to seem too homerish

I mentioned that latch mechanism to Matt, and he said it looked cool, but didn't think the velcro would have any problem holding up. Having used mine a bit, it's a bit tough tightening (especially with a wrist injury) but aside from the velcro failing I don't see much benefit.

[TwoFoursStrohm]

Best Velcro:
1) 2pood
2) Pioneer Hybrid

What's the reason for this?

Idk, that latching mechanism seems like it's pretty good and didn't want to seem too homerish

I mentioned that latch mechanism to Matt, and he said it looked cool, but didn't think the velcro would have any problem holding up. Having used mine a bit, it's a bit tough tightening (especially with a wrist injury) but aside from the velcro failing I don't see much benefit.

Hmmm so pioneer hybrid jumps into first place?

[damufunman]

Best Velcro:
1) 2pood
2) Pioneer Hybrid

What's the reason for this?

Idk, that latching mechanism seems like it's pretty good and didn't want to seem too homerish

I mentioned that latch mechanism to Matt, and he said it looked cool, but didn't think the velcro would have any problem holding up. Having used mine a bit, it's a bit tough tightening (especially with a wrist injury) but aside from the velcro failing I don't see much benefit.

Hmmm so pioneer hybrid jumps into first place?

Having never used a 2Pood, I'd say yes.

[Skander]

Ok, this is legit cool af:
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJl6tI3JIN ... 2032ihgobs

[TwoFoursStrohm]

Ok, this is legit cool af:
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJl6tI3JIN ... 2032ihgobs

Yeah, pretty excited about that. Should make ordering so much easier. Think I need to get a 3" Pioneer cut and/or the oly version, just because I want one of each style. Will be cool to see what it looks like ahead of time. Didn't love my choice of color schemes on 2 previous belts

[allPrimes]

I'm a n0ob here and to lifting with a belt in general, but I ended up buying a Pioneer Cut 4" belt with a 10% discount code from Alan Thrall. Shopped on Rogue's site for the cool "fade to black belt" that @testiclaw let me use at Ollie's but ended up discovering that it was 1. out of stock, 2. made by Pioneer, and 3. a nearly identical-in-function belt could be had for significantly less if I bought directly from Pioneer. Add in the 10% discount and it was a no brainer.



Ordered on a Monday, delivered the following Sunday. I was impressed. As I was walking in to the gym this morning, even had a girl behind the counter say "nice belt!'

[Skander]

I'm always so impressed with how they get those out so quickly. I was sad to hear on IG that the stock belts with PAL will be about $30 more expensive, but they're still a good value IMO.

I ordered a new PAL lever in black with silver engraving of a design I created. I am just stupid excited to see how it turns out, and to be able to adjust my belt more easily. I'll post a pic when it comes.