about 6 years ago, Woodcraft sold me a linked belt for my table saw.

Today I turned the table saw on and the belt broke. Looking at it, one side is showing massive amounts of wear and one of the links broke. Here are pictures of it (sorry about quality, my cell phone camera is not the best):

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At 8 to 9 dollars per foot and 2 1/2 feet needed (about) I am asking the question of value for the money.

Does anyone know why this belt wore this way? The motor and blade would turn by hand.

What do you think should I spend around 25 dollars for a replacement, continue using this one, or switch back to a automotive belt?

This is on my Delta Contractor's saw.

Thanks in Advance