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DoriroD
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Sep 29, 2018
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Well judging by the sizing comments below I'm skipping this drop. According to Orion's sizing instructions I'm size 36, I wear size 34 pants (so that matches Massdrop description), but according to the comments I should get a size 42 or something. How difficult is it to get the sizing for a belt right?
Sep 29, 2018
tegeus-Cromis
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Sep 30, 2018
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DoriroDMeasure an existing belt rather than estimating based on pants size. You’re welcome.
Sep 30, 2018
gulfbreeze
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Oct 1, 2018
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DoriroD I'll second dtremit's post just below that suggests using the sizing help info from Orion's website. It's pretty accurate. I purchased a size 36 on the last drop.  I'm in the process of losing some weight, so it's a bit longer than I currently want, so I've already bought a size 34 on this drop to replace it.  Hopefully these measurements below can help you decide if you need a size 36 belt or not. Here are the explicit measurements for THIS size 36 belt if it helps you.   You're welcome to buy mine if you want, I've had some interest from local friends already (the belt has never been used, not even once to try on using the buckle). Total length of the belt is 42" from where the buckle sits in the middle of the leather loop created with the screw fasteners to the end of the narrow tip.  From where the buckle sits in that belt loop to where the buckle prong sits in any belt hole adds another 1".  Again, measuring from where the buckle sits in the loop, the distances to the middle of the 5 holes for size 36 belt are: 1st hole:   33 5/8" 2nd hole:  34 5/8" 3rd hole:   35 9/16" 4th hold:   36 9/16" 5th hole:   37 1/2" Again, remember to add the distance from the loop to where the buckle prong sits in the hole (1" for the included buckle). I'm guessing the intended distances were all to 1/2"  (e.g. 33 5/8" is intended to be 33 1/2"), but I assume the processes the belts go through affect both the where the holes are created as well as the movement of the leather (e.g. shrinking/stretching). So if you've got a size 36" belt (or some other size of your favorite belt), comparing these measurements above to your belt should put you in the ballpark for comparing this Orion belt, I imagine. I'll also add that the distance from the 5th hole to the narrow tip of the belt end adds another 4 1/2", and that belt end consists of 3" at the 1 1/2" full belt width, narrowing down over the remaining 1 1/2" to the narrow tip. Also for reference, I wear a size 32 in Levi's jeans (vanity sized to actual 34" waist).  Adding the 1" buckle to the measurements above, by eyeballing where this particular belt would sit on me, for this belt to fit me (not too tight/not too loose), I would likely end up using the 2nd hole in the measurements above using the included buckle, making the total distance 34 5/8" plus 1" for the buckle.....a grand total of 35 5/8" (pretty darn close that size 36 belt I ordered). So this belt is perfectly functional for me, if I wanted to use it on the 2nd hole, with the included buckle.  That also means I have a bit more belt than I'm used to showing BEYOND where the buckle ends to the very tip of the belt (a total of 7 1/2", made up of the 3" for holes 3/4/5, added to the 4 1/2" from hole 5 to the narrow tip end of the belt. The biggest reason I'm getting the new 34" belt are I'll likely be using western style buckles on this belt, and as those buckles are often 1 1/2 to 2" long (instead of the 1" included buckle), they will fasten in the 1st hole.  Again, that still works fine, unless I lose a bit more weight and then the belt will be too long for my needs.   Again, the minor quibble is personal, I don't like having that 7 1/2" extra length and holes showing past the buckle, just longer than I prefer (looking from the front, the excess length runs all the way around my side to hip). Hope this info helps,
Oct 1, 2018
baringo
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Oct 2, 2018
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gulfbreezeYOURE A LEGEND THANK YOU
Oct 2, 2018
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