Cut a DAA belt or buy a smaller one?

[Chris777]

My DAA Premium competition belt has become a bit too bit.. I recently lost about 15 lbs and the overlap of my 38" belt now interferes with my holster location.  Was thinking about cutting a few inches off the belt, but not sure if this is a wise thing to do or if it will lead to the nylon outer shell coming apart.  Has anyone ever trimmed or cut down a DAA belt or should I just pony up and buy a smaller size belt?

[Hi-Power Jack]

Buy a smaller belt   ....     BUT, keep the larger belt, just in case     

[ChuckS]

You can just shift stuff around so the overlap is in a better place. If you do cut the belt, cauterize the ends with a flame or soldering iron so it doesn't fray. I did this when we were building our own wreck diving rigs and it works great. Congrats on the 15 pounds! I have been about 25 down since 2003

[Flatland Shooter]

2 hours ago, Hi-Power Jack said:

Buy a smaller belt   ....     BUT, keep the larger belt, just in case     

 

That advice also works on blue jeans.

 

My belts are CR Speed but the trim and burn trick did work for them.  I assume the DAA belts are built the same.

[Balakay]

Turn the outer belt around and run the overlap in the back. 

[echotango]

I cut my wife's belt.  Then added a little black epoxy to the end.  Looks like a dipped end.  works perfectly.