Before you buy any new belt, have you tried boiling the old one for about 30-60 seconds, drying then re-talc'ing? VPI recommends doing this annually to the clear belts.
Enjoy,
Bob
Enjoy,
Bob
VPI Belts Black vs Clear
I've never yet used a black belt on my HW-19, and have read some over at the asylum, that the newer black nitrile belts leave much to be desired.
I understand LP gear still sells the clear belts as well as a "Tranquility" Belt.
When I used to buy the clear VPI Belts for my HW-19, they always said on the bag for the Aries 1 as well, but on the LP Gear Site, they list a seperate clear belt for the Aries 1, and it cost less than the belt for the HW-19? Anybody know the deal on this, and is the clear belt still the winner? I know the clear belts discolor, and ne talc'ing, but I'm more concerned about performacem and longevity. Mark
I understand LP gear still sells the clear belts as well as a "Tranquility" Belt.
When I used to buy the clear VPI Belts for my HW-19, they always said on the bag for the Aries 1 as well, but on the LP Gear Site, they list a seperate clear belt for the Aries 1, and it cost less than the belt for the HW-19? Anybody know the deal on this, and is the clear belt still the winner? I know the clear belts discolor, and ne talc'ing, but I'm more concerned about performacem and longevity. Mark