Angler's Choice unisex adult Sports Angler s Choice Super Pad Oval Notch Fight Belt, Multi, One Size US

I ordered the belt for land based shark fishing and it fits my needs. The only negative is the velcro strap which is hard to tighten around your waist, and always seems to have some slack allowing the pad to move. Overall a good belt for the price.

This belt is better than nothing by a long shot, acceptable for casual users but has too many flaws to be highly regarded "as is" by serious fisherman.The good news- the cup design is decent and the outer padding around the plastic cup is a major improvement over using the cheaper version of this item that lacks the padding.The problems- Velcro is the wrong choice. It is never truly tight enough, snags all kinds of gear and clothes, isn't properly positioned for some size users and will wear out easily in boating conditions- its basically a "cheap out" choice. Also the pin with lock nut invites loss of the pin.BUT, I liked it well enough to make it into a fully adequate belt. Here's what I did1) Replaced pin with stainless hitch pin retained by a stainless cotter pin. If you want the pin removable (I don't) use a 1/16" hitch pin instead of the cotter pin. Those parts came from my local Ace hardware store.2) Using the thread cutter from the SO's sewing kit, I removed the velcro from the belt. Then I fitted the belt with a 2" YKK quick release buckle and 2, 2" plastic TriGlide slides to control the extra belt length. The buckle and slides can be bought on Amazon.3) Added color coding tape to each of three modified belts that we carry. We fish with potentially as many as 3 anglers in the cockpit during multiple hookups which aren't rare when fishing sails, whites or tuna (for example, last trip we had a 7 fish tuna hookup with only three of us to bring them all in - our captain did a great job working with the anglers to keep lines untangled and we landed all of them with some great gaff action from the mate). Each angler is issued a color coded belt which he/she can pre-adjust to perfect fit and then simply grab and click it on when needed.If you want to shorten the belt, it can be cut with scissors and ends heat - singed (melted a bit over a stove) to keep it from unraveling.Properly modified, this is an excellent belt that is comfortable, fits perfectly, is durable enough, is light and small enough to take on the road, and works very well.If you use standup gear 50 lb line or above and even if you want to get the most of out 30 lb standups in extended fights with large fish you will likely want a complete belt and harness setup where the harness connects to the reel lugs allowing one to use straps and body weight rather arms to hold the rod and put pressure on the fish. This belt isn't really suitable for that purpose- its position and size will not allow enough line recovery per rod stroke if used with a harness. FWIW, I do not recommend the AFTCO standup harness unless it fits you (see my review on Amazon) - the makers size claims are not at all realistic.

Great deal for the money. Ignore previous comments concerning pin. Looks like they took their advice and put a nice size bolt in there instead. And yes it is stainless steel. I can't imagine anything breaking it

just what I expected works great

I ordered and received two belts. Quality and fit very good. However, neither belt had the stainless steel pin. Sort of important. Too much hassle to return them and maybe get two more without pins. I tried through the Amazon page to contact the seller but there is no way. If I should receive the two pins I will change my rating to 5 stars.

Good value for the price. Looks like it will work well.

Great product for the price and very comfortable to wear..

better than bruising your lower parts