I really like the quality of this product, it is very well finished and I think it will accompany me for many years. You need to resize manually by cutting off excess material; However, the product comes with a grid for different sizes. The performance of the ratchet is fantastic and the fact that it is so easy to resize allows it to still serve you well as you lose or gain weight. The carbon fiber design has a rather matte finish and looks solid black unless you shine a light on it. I'm disappointed in that regard as I was hoping for something with a glossier finish that would show the pattern no matter what angle you look at it from. This is a very understated design as I was looking for something more eye catching. Some people might like it more than others.