# Belt's buckle has caused enough problems... Finally found the solution! **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [February 10, 2018, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/belts-buckle-has-caused-enough-problems-finally-found-the-solution/85608 "2018-02-10T19:10:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dust](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dust/32/83340_2.png) [@Dust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dust)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2018, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/belts-buckle-has-caused-enough-problems-finally-found-the-solution/85608/1 "2018-02-10T19:10:47Z")
I dont know about you guys, I never see it brought up or talked about, but I have had a problem for a long time now. Every now and then my yoyos would meet my belt buckle in a pinging terrible fashion. This would cause minor damage to the throws and always burned a tiny hole in the front of my shirt that hangs in front of the buckle. 90% of my shirts have gained holes in the same area in the same way for years now. Ive been looking for a long time but never found what I was looking for. I knew I needed to find a low profile belt, preferably plastic buckle but strong enough to last many years, and for the most part, everything fell short in what I was looking for. . . Untill two days ago. I was at a Zumies (skate shop) in the mall and happened to come across the PERFECT belt. Its called the Arcade. And it kinda has rocked my world. You can get them here ([http://www.arcadebelts.com/shop/](http://www.arcadebelts.com/shop/))  and I cannot recommend them enough. They are SUPER lightweight, stretchy, strong, and the best part is the buckle/latch. Its laughably thin! Maybe 1/8 inch thick at most. Low profile, high tech, and looks fantastic (i got the Midnighter Solid Black one) and I have no doubt Ill buy another one in the near future just to have a backup if I ever need it. Anyway, I wanted to both share this discovery with you all and at the same time see if anyone else has this problem of yoyos meeting beltbuckles in a mildly destructive fashion. If so, check these belts out, cause DAM! its been a game changer for me. SOOooo comfy and no more problems of hurting my yoyos, and clothes due to a normal belt sticking out just enough to be a target. ---
**Author:** ![Myk\_Myk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/myk_myk/32/63087_2.png) [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2018, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/belts-buckle-has-caused-enough-problems-finally-found-the-solution/85608/2 "2018-02-10T19:52:01Z")
I have hit my belt buckle from time to time. Those look great! Thanks for sharing. Get ready for the "counterpoint’… ---
**Author:** ![cowmamba](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cowmamba/32/270859_2.png) [@cowmamba](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cowmamba)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2018, 6:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/belts-buckle-has-caused-enough-problems-finally-found-the-solution/85608/3 "2018-02-11T06:02:44Z")
I’m always dinging against the buttons on my ■■■■■■■ work shirts haha! Luckily they don’t cause any damage to the yoyo, but I have had the buttons break before. I don’t think I’ve ever hit my belt though. ---
**Author:** ![vegabomb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/vegabomb/32/199_2.png) [@vegabomb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vegabomb)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2018, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/belts-buckle-has-caused-enough-problems-finally-found-the-solution/85608/4 "2018-02-11T17:46:46Z")
Cool you found a solution to your problem. Weird though, I don’t think I’ve ever hit my belt buckle. You need to find me a link to some softer flooring lol. ---
**Author:** ![Dust](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dust/32/83340_2.png) [@Dust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dust)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2018, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/belts-buckle-has-caused-enough-problems-finally-found-the-solution/85608/5 "2018-02-11T19:05:12Z")
> [@vegabomb](#): > > Cool you found a solution to your problem. Weird though, I don’t think I’ve ever hit my belt buckle. You need to find me a link to some softer flooring lol. I bought a nice plush kushy “throw” rug for where I play behind the couch. I hit the floor often, but no damage. Maybe my old bet was just wrong for the task. ---
**Author:** ![RyN](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ecae2f/32.png) [@RyN](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RyN)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2018, 3:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/belts-buckle-has-caused-enough-problems-finally-found-the-solution/85608/6 "2018-02-12T03:35:04Z")
Yeah I have this same problem! I dont wear a large buckle or anything, the belt I have is a more traditional looking one but I keep hitting the metal keeper on it, not the buckle itself. ---
**Author:** ![Myk\_Myk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/myk_myk/32/63087_2.png) [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2018, 3:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/belts-buckle-has-caused-enough-problems-finally-found-the-solution/85608/7 "2018-02-12T03:44:42Z")
They’re cool belts anyway, and the prices are reasonable. I’m gonna give them a try. First my ring, now my belt; soon all of my attire will be dictated by my yoyos! ;D ---
**Author:** ![morgothaod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/morgothaod/32/7951_2.png) [@morgothaod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/morgothaod)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2018, 5:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/belts-buckle-has-caused-enough-problems-finally-found-the-solution/85608/8 "2018-02-12T05:02:46Z")
Pull your shirt over your belt? -\_- ---
**Author:** ![Dust](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dust/32/83340_2.png) [@Dust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dust)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2018, 5:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/belts-buckle-has-caused-enough-problems-finally-found-the-solution/85608/9 "2018-02-12T05:44:02Z")
> [@morgothaod](#): > > Pull your shirt over your belt? -\_- I. . . …I can’t tell if you are being serious or not. :🙂 ---
**Author:** ![KiLbUcK](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kilbuck/32/794_2.png) [@KiLbUcK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KiLbUcK)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2018, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/belts-buckle-has-caused-enough-problems-finally-found-the-solution/85608/10 "2018-02-12T17:56:46Z")
Try these : [Belt Buckle Covers](http://www.wonderguards.net/belt-covers.html) 8) ---
**Author:** ![Dust](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dust/32/83340_2.png) [@Dust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dust)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2018, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/belts-buckle-has-caused-enough-problems-finally-found-the-solution/85608/11 "2018-02-12T18:18:17Z")
Those are a cool idea! ^^ ---
**Author:** ![Cannon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/919ad9/32.png) [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2018, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/belts-buckle-has-caused-enough-problems-finally-found-the-solution/85608/12 "2018-02-12T22:19:33Z")
> [@morgothaod](#): > > Pull your shirt over your belt? -\_- This saves the shirt but not the yoyo. $20 shirt saved but $200 yoyo dinged? A step in the right direction but not quite there. ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2018, 10:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/belts-buckle-has-caused-enough-problems-finally-found-the-solution/85608/13 "2018-02-12T22:33:43Z")
Had me worried for a minute. Thought maybe your solution was to not wear pants. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Dust](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dust/32/83340_2.png) [@Dust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dust)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2018, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/belts-buckle-has-caused-enough-problems-finally-found-the-solution/85608/14 "2018-02-12T23:27:14Z")
> [@jhb8426](#): > > Had me worried for a minute. Thought maybe your solution was to not wear pants. 😃 Ive never tried that. . . hmmmm hold up. edit- tried it. Not recommended. :o ---
**Author:** ![Yoyolazar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/65b543/32.png) [@Yoyolazar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyolazar)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2018, 10:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/belts-buckle-has-caused-enough-problems-finally-found-the-solution/85608/15 "2018-02-13T22:16:56Z")
Arcade belts are awesome! I’ve been skiing with them for years. Plastic and a perfect fit all the time ---
**Author:** ![BurntAioli](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bc8723/32.png) [@BurntAioli](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BurntAioli)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2018, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/belts-buckle-has-caused-enough-problems-finally-found-the-solution/85608/16 "2018-02-14T15:51:48Z")
Thank you!!! Gotta get that and strings next check haha. Anyone here ever used eagle strings by chance? They sound too good to be true. And described in caps locka ---
**Author:** ![Dust](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dust/32/83340_2.png) [@Dust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dust)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2018, 4:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/belts-buckle-has-caused-enough-problems-finally-found-the-solution/85608/17 "2018-02-14T16:17:52Z")
Ive not tried Eagle Strings but I did hear that they were prone to fraying. (hearsay, ive not seen it myself) and this was back at Worlds Cleveland a couple years ago now. They might have gotten better now. I dont hear much about them these days. ---
**Author:** ![Rosenberg](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rosenberg/32/20465_2.png) [@Rosenberg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rosenberg)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2018, 12:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/belts-buckle-has-caused-enough-problems-finally-found-the-solution/85608/18 "2018-02-15T12:02:58Z")
Yeah, that used to happen to me all the time. But I didn’t have yoyos getting dinged that I remember, but I sure did end up with a lot of “moth holes” in some pricey loopwheeled tee shirts ---
**Author:** ![kevinm](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kevinm/32/697_2.png) [@kevinm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kevinm)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2018, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/belts-buckle-has-caused-enough-problems-finally-found-the-solution/85608/19 "2018-02-15T16:06:09Z")
you only hurt the ones you love. i’m more inclined to wear clothes to keep the yo-yo from hurting me than the other way around. it’s okay to scratch your throws. > **[What is your most beat/well loved throw?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,76516.0.html)** > > I want to see what kind of damage gets inflicted on our poor yo-yos. Show pics of your most beat throw here! Disclaimer: I am not a monster to my throws. All my others are near mint, this is just my beater. This is my Shutter. There are many like... ---
**Author:** ![Dust](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dust/32/83340_2.png) [@Dust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dust)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2018, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/belts-buckle-has-caused-enough-problems-finally-found-the-solution/85608/20 "2018-02-15T16:39:01Z")
My clothes too FAR more damage than any of my throws. Ive got holes in all my favorite shirts all in the same place. I think ive had a non-ano-breaking scuff maybe 3 times. It just sucked each time. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/belts-buckle-has-caused-enough-problems-finally-found-the-solution/85608.md?page=2)