I actually did not have a great initial experience with this belt. I struggled with it at first and didn't know how to loosen or tighten it comfortably. I was frustrated with what to do with the slack. I then watched a tutorial video that cleared it up. Maybe put a vinyl sticker on the buckle with a QR code- for directions to watch a tutorial first? Now that I know how this functions correctly, it's a snap to operate; and I think I may actually buy another now. So yeah, honest review. I was all set to leave a scathing one too. But damnit... It's a pretty decent belt.