It's not very clear in this photo, but the Captain is very dark blue. Size wise I wear a 32, bought a small and ended up cutting about 3 inches off. Super comfortable and flat, no feeling of wearing a heavier belt, but still very secure!
This belt was specially bought for ski pants. It worked very well. Pants stay in place and don't need constant adjustment like the elastic competition. I suggest buying a long one, trimming and melting the end to make it fit. The only downside is that I wish it was thicker, but that obviously has to do with the seat belts and buckles. No deal breaker.
Great belt, it's lightweight and the buckle is a classic Black Diamond buckle that holds well. The only downside is that I would have liked it to be a bit wider.
I've been wearing an old climbing harness with cut-off legs as a belt for many years. It was really starting to look rough and I decided to get a thinner replacement. I have a Black Diamond pendant and knew this buckle system would stay in place while still looking stylish. It was just made that way. I appreciate the quality of the webbing as the cheaper webbings really stand out. I'm an avid cyclist and would particularly recommend it to those mountain bikers who like loose shorts and prefer a