french fri25 Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 hey guys, when you get a new belt, it is all hard and stiff. how do you guys soften up your belts? i want to break it in but i dont know how. i just twist it up and basically just mess around with it. it softens it up a little but do you guys have any better methods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rateh Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 I've heard that rolling it instead of folding it can help to soften it. Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start. - Nido Qubein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 Wash it "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarateEd Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 I have found that mine just soften up with regular use, over time.Ed Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificshore Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 If you wash it, you have to account for it shrinking Just twist it, roll it, bend it, etc....it'll soften in time Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
french fri25 Posted April 15, 2007 Author Share Posted April 15, 2007 yea, im not gonna wash it. i guess ill just keep doing as you said pacificshore. im just gonna work it in like i have been. i just thought someone might know a better way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificshore Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 yea, im not gonna wash it. i guess ill just keep doing as you said pacificshore. im just gonna work it in like i have been. i just thought someone might know a better way.Just FYI, the next time you are in the market for a BB, Eosin Panther does make a belt that isn't stiff like other normal manufacturers Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 If you wash it on a cold wash, your less likely to get it shrunk and by doing that, you remove all the excess dye so that it doesn't stain your nice white gi when you sweat. "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcemanSK Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 I've heard that rolling it instead of folding it can help to soften it.Rolling works well. As does twisting, & folding it. I've found that to be helpful with my new belt, too. The more it gets worn. Being a good fighter is One thing. Being a good person is Everything. Kevin "Superkick" McClinton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordtariel Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 I've always had the best luck with rolling it. It shrinks when I wash it, and it looses some of the stitching when I toss it in the drier. I roll it up and leave it that way all day. The next day I unroll it and roll it in the other direction. After a few day's it's usually just fine. It'll break down with use as well. There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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