Description:
A micro-adjustable outer belt for USPSA and IPSC matches. The Kore Essentials C1 outer belt uses a hidden ratchet track so you can snug your rig down exactly, then adjust it without pulling apart hook-and-loop. This listing is the outer belt only; pair it with a C1 buckle and inner belt from straps and inner belts.
Features
- 1.5" wide, 6mm thick scuba webbing: an ultra-stiff outer belt rated for 15+ lbs of competition gear.
- Double Power-Core™ center: doubles the reinforcement to keep the belt rigid under load.
- Hidden ratchet track: over 20 positions in 1/4" steps, so you can tighten your rig without repositioning hook-and-loop.
- Tip keeper and sizing tape included: everything you need to cut and finish the strap, except the buckle and inner belt.
How to choose
- Color: Black, Blue, Gray or Red.
- Buckle: this outer belt works only with the Kore C1 buckle. It does not fit X Series, G Series or battle buckles. Shop Kore buckles.
- Size: one size, Regular (24"-48"), cut to fit with the included sizing tape.
Sizing: measure before you cut
| Size option | Fits waist |
|---|---|
| Regular (24"-48") | 24 to 48 inches |
- Use the included sizing tape as a cutting guide. Lay it alongside the outer belt; do not wrap it around your waist.
- Cut at your pant size. Find your pant size on the tape and cut the outer belt at that mark, cutting only from the end opposite the gray track. Example: a 36 inch pant size means cutting at the 36 inch mark.
- Attach the C1 buckle. Loosen the set screws, push the cut end fully into the buckle and close the teeth clamp first. Then snug the set screws until flush without overtightening.
- Check the fit. Put the outer belt on over your inner belt, feed the tip through the buckle, tighten until snug and secure the tip with the tip keeper. If it will not tighten enough, trim 1 inch at a time.
If your pant size is close to the top of the size range, do not cut. Try the belt on first, then trim.
Cut belts can't be returned or exchanged, so measure twice and cut once. See our return policy.
Questions about sizing? Contact us before you cut.
What's included
One 1.5" C1 competition outer belt, 1 tip keeper and a measuring tape. The buckle and inner belt are not included; find them in Kore competition belts and straps and inner belts.
Questions about the C1 competition outer belt
Does the C1 outer belt include a buckle or inner belt?
No. It is the outer belt only, with a tip keeper and a measuring tape. You need a Kore C1 buckle, and an inner belt if you run the two-belt setup.
Can I use the Kore competition belt in IDPA matches?
Kore notes that the outer and inner belt combination is not permitted in IDPA, which requires the belt to pass through at least 2 belt loops. The stiff 1.5" outer belt can be worn on its own through 2 or more loops, or you can use a Kore 1.5" EDC belt.
Is the C1 competition outer belt covered by a warranty?
Yes. Kore backs it with a one-year manufacturer's warranty against defects under normal use. Cosmetic wear such as scratches, scuffs or fraying is not covered. We are an authorized Kore Essentials dealer, so contact us and we will handle the claim for you.
Where can I buy the Kore Essentials C1 competition outer belt?
Right here. The Public Safety Store is a firefighter-owned, authorized Kore Essentials dealer. Questions about sizing or an order? Contact us. Every order is covered by our price match guarantee and easy 30-day returns (uncut belts only).
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