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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
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lacee
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I have both, the original clear belt that has the connecting lump and the newer black belt.
I can't say which is better, but that's because I use both of them on my Scout and it works quite well. Try it out for yourselves and report back.Other tables use mutiple belts so I thought why not try it.
Now the boiling tweak sounds interesting,but I am leery that too hot a temp might stretch the belt out of shape.
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