Looks like a really cool product! My Nathan belt has stash pockets and zip pockets, but none are waterproof. I also like the fact that you don't have to step into it! Thanks Matt!
I run in shorts with a phone pocket I usually chafe during long runs where my phone rubs on the side of the leg. You convinced me to give a shot to try a running belt. I just ordered one!
@@its_Matt_B_ Love it, just ordered another one. The only thing I am not a big fan of is taking the water bottle in/out. I use it to carry everything else, phone, keys.
@@didierweizman8300 Yeah, I know what you mean about taking the bottle in and out. It requires both hands, which can be a bit awkward. I'm glad to hear you like it enough to order a second one! 👊🏽
@@its_Matt_B_ Hi. Great video. I went to purchase one using your discount code and it wasn't working. Did they send you a new one or let you know it's no longer valid? Thanks.
Was curious if anyone had the same experience as me. I did a review on this a while ago when I first got it. I've only had it a few months and had such a hard tome getting my phone in and out of the front pocket while wearing it. It finally ripped so now I have to be really careful. My phone is small so I can't imagine how annoying it would be for a bigger phone. I don't want to have to take it off to change my music. Maybe I got a bad one. I tried the next size up and it was too loose. The reflective lining folds under clothes or gets covered by them because it so thin so pretty much useless. I owned the Zipper version and do prefer the Elite even though the Zipper pocket ripped on the Elite.
Have you contacted Flipbelt? I bet they'd send you a replacement! It would be good to know if the zipper ripping was just a fluke or if it happens on your next one! Yes, my phone is also a bit of a struggle to get in and out of the pocket, however it wasn't so much trouble that it put me off. I guess I'd prefer a bit of a struggle getting it in and out than having it be loose, or move around when it's in the pocket. Def reach out to Flipbelt to see what they can do. LMK how it works out for you! 👊🏽
I have 3 FlipBelts, and one minor addition I wish they’d consider is to add a bit of mild structure/rigidity around the pocket slits. I fight like heck (🥴) to replace the water bottles into the slits when I’m running because the slits collapse and are so floppy, and having a bit of a firmer entrance to the pocket slits would be helpful lol. I do like the rubberized back on this elite version and the zipper. Nice touches! Cheers!
You’ve made a great suggestion with the addition of structure to the opening. I’m sure Flipbelt will read your comment, so let’s keep our 🤞for the next version. Although, compared with the older version, the Flipbelt Elite is already so much better! 👊🏽
You have water bottles plural here. Out of interest, can you fit 2 bottles in at the same time? I got one for Father's Day and looking to accessorise up!
@@its_Matt_B_ I just got it yesterday so I haven't had an opportunity to run with it. I only have the basic one I'll be returning it for the elite when I come back from Chicago
@@its_Matt_B_ maybe mine is an older version. I ran with it this weekend at the Brooklyn Half and everything inside was moist 🤣 In the past my cash would be wet after a run. I still love the belt and love the zipper! So much easier to put on and take off! 👍🏼👍🏼
@@its_Matt_B_ It was brutal! The humidIty was awful! Glad I finished before the sun came out. My wife was in wave 2 and she had the sun for last hour of her run. I wanted to beat my NY Half, 1:58:19, but I had to stopped for about 15 mins. A teammate had tripped and hit his head pretty bad on the ground around 10k. 3 of us stayed with him till the ambulance came. My finish time was 2:09:11. According to Garmin my run time was 1:55:28. Next year I’ll get it.
Looks like a really cool product! My Nathan belt has stash pockets and zip pockets, but none are waterproof. I also like the fact that you don't have to step into it! Thanks Matt!
The waterproof pocket is absolute 🔥. It definitely my favorite feature! 👊🏽
Asics novablast 2 have arrived for my birthday, flipbelt for fathers day..im being spoilt again!😁
Happy birthday, Lee, and hooray for being spoiled! 🥳 Enjoy those new kicks and Flipbelt!!
@@its_Matt_B_ cheers matt😁
I run in shorts with a phone pocket I usually chafe during long runs where my phone rubs on the side of the leg. You convinced me to give a shot to try a running belt. I just ordered one!
Nice! LMK what you think about it after a few runs with it. It's super convenient and very unobtrusive!
@@its_Matt_B_ Love it, just ordered another one. The only thing I am not a big fan of is taking the water bottle in/out. I use it to carry everything else, phone, keys.
@@didierweizman8300 Yeah, I know what you mean about taking the bottle in and out. It requires both hands, which can be a bit awkward. I'm glad to hear you like it enough to order a second one! 👊🏽
Damn I bought the normal flipbelt zipper version few days ago and now I see this new one..
The waterproof pocket on the "Elite" is worth its weight in gold! See if you can exchange it. LMK how it goes!
I've used my Nathan belt for all 3 50ks I've run. Love belts over vests.
I can see why. Wearing a belt is a lot less of a commitment than wearing a pack!
Great video. I just ordered my elite using your discount. Thank you!
Good to hear you used the discount! You're going to enjoy this belt! 👊🏽
@@its_Matt_B_ Hi. Great video. I went to purchase one using your discount code and it wasn't working. Did they send you a new one or let you know it's no longer valid? Thanks.
@@tbagz2resq No. I’ll look into it. Watch this space…..
@@tbagz2resq Flipbelt just wrote back and it looks like my code is MATT_B_RUNNING (no 20 at the end). The discount is still 20%!
Link is dead.
At FlipBelt site, both discount codes (in vid as well as in description) are dead.
Thanks for letting me know. I’ve removed them and have reached out to Flipbelt to see if they’ll renew them.
Looks like I may need to replace my old running belt with this
Def a worthwhile buy! 🤙🏼
Was curious if anyone had the same experience as me.
I did a review on this a while ago when I first got it. I've only had it a few months and had such a hard tome getting my phone in and out of the front pocket while wearing it. It finally ripped so now I have to be really careful. My phone is small so I can't imagine how annoying it would be for a bigger phone. I don't want to have to take it off to change my music.
Maybe I got a bad one. I tried the next size up and it was too loose. The reflective lining folds under clothes or gets covered by them because it so thin so pretty much useless.
I owned the Zipper version and do prefer the Elite even though the Zipper pocket ripped on the Elite.
Have you contacted Flipbelt? I bet they'd send you a replacement! It would be good to know if the zipper ripping was just a fluke or if it happens on your next one! Yes, my phone is also a bit of a struggle to get in and out of the pocket, however it wasn't so much trouble that it put me off. I guess I'd prefer a bit of a struggle getting it in and out than having it be loose, or move around when it's in the pocket.
Def reach out to Flipbelt to see what they can do. LMK how it works out for you! 👊🏽
This feels like it's an advert rather than a review
Yeah, it was slanted a little more towards the advert end of the spectrum. Still, it's a solid product that I use all the time! Thanks for watching!🙌🏽
Wondering what phone you had in the video? I have a iphone 13 pro max so if yours is the regular, then my max would probably not fit.
Yes, mine is the regular Pro. I don’t think the Pro Max would fit.
Flipping amazing 💪🏾
Agreed, and I see what you did there! 🤣
Good video 🙂🇳🇴 how do you clean your vaporfly shoes 🤔🙂
It’s easy. I don’t. 🤷🏻♂️
It’s a nice looking belt but I would say I’m disappointed there are no magnets anywhere. A magnet clip would add to it
I agree but on the other hand, if magnets were on everything, would they still be as special?
Do they offer different sizes, or is it ajustable?
They have different sizes.
I have 3 FlipBelts, and one minor addition I wish they’d consider is to add a bit of mild structure/rigidity around the pocket slits. I fight like heck (🥴) to replace the water bottles into the slits when I’m running because the slits collapse and are so floppy, and having a bit of a firmer entrance to the pocket slits would be helpful lol. I do like the rubberized back on this elite version and the zipper. Nice touches! Cheers!
You’ve made a great suggestion with the addition of structure to the opening. I’m sure Flipbelt will read your comment, so let’s keep our 🤞for the next version. Although, compared with the older version, the Flipbelt Elite is already so much better! 👊🏽
You have water bottles plural here. Out of interest, can you fit 2 bottles in at the same time?
I got one for Father's Day and looking to accessorise up!
@@TimJOMalley Hi There! Yes, I can add two water bottles into my belt. Super helpful for longer runs 😊. Good luck!
@@jamstar876 Thanks!
@@TimJOMalley You could fit two bottles, but one is all I take at a time. One seems what it’s made to hold at any one time.
I got this because of you :)
What do you think of it? I use mine at least 3 times a week!
@@its_Matt_B_ I just got it yesterday so I haven't had an opportunity to run with it. I only have the basic one I'll be returning it for the elite when I come back from Chicago
I have that belt. I love it!
One thing, it has a water resistant zipper but the pocket itself is not water resistant LOL Put your cash in a zip lock bag.
@@seikodude I haven’t found that. My stuff has stayed dry, although I’ve only sweat in it and haven’t been out in the rain!
@@its_Matt_B_ maybe mine is an older version. I ran with it this weekend at the Brooklyn Half and everything inside was moist 🤣 In the past my cash would be wet after a run. I still love the belt and love the zipper! So much easier to put on and take off! 👍🏼👍🏼
@@seikodude Oh yes! The zipper is a winner for sure! How did you do at the Brooklyn half? It was crazy warm for all you runners!
@@its_Matt_B_ It was brutal! The humidIty was awful! Glad I finished before the sun came out. My wife was in wave 2 and she had the sun for last hour of her run. I wanted to beat my NY Half, 1:58:19, but I had to stopped for about 15 mins. A teammate had tripped and hit his head pretty bad on the ground around 10k. 3 of us stayed with him till the ambulance came. My finish time was 2:09:11. According to Garmin my run time was 1:55:28. Next year I’ll get it.
If a zipper on a running belt is the big selling point then I'm not convinced.
For me the big selling point is the waterproof pocket. The zipper is just gravy! 🤣