This is my first ratchet strap and I love it. It will not deform when you pull it back to insert the buckle pin into the hole. I haven't had any slippage issues and the best part is that you can trim it very easily. I was at Revain and bought a new belt because I was losing weight and I was looking at my old order to get the same belt in a smaller size. I have found that I can remove the buckle with a little pry, cut off about 5 inches and replace the buckle I like it so I no longer need a new belt!