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Review on πŸ§— Tall Hiker Black Men's Accessories for Belts by Thomas Bates by David Baer

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Fragile buckle easily breaks

Don't buy it. Although the construction is good and the belt is simple and stylish, the buckle has a clasp that is too easy to break. How simple? The latch's side mount broke as I loosened and buckled the strap several times to find the optimal cutting length. I took my time and didn't use unusual force. When I contacted the seller I was given back a free replacement notification form - if I send it back at my own expense! - it included a rather derogatory note that "PLEASE NOTE THESE BUCKLES ARE NOT DESIGNED TO RETRACT MORE THAN 90 DEGREES, IF OPENED FURTHER WILL BREAK THEM. IT IS JUST THE NATURE OF THIS BUCKLE DESIGN." I might breaking it very gently while holding it in my hands, I can't imagine how the buckle would last more than a few days with normal use. It would be trivially easy to pull the latch too hard or open the latch catching on the belt loop and breaking. The fact that the seller is aware of this limitation and continues to sell the product is unacceptable. And while value is determined by the customer, these 'tactical', 'hiking' and 'durable' harnesses are little more than the camping harnesses that go by that name. for a fraction of the price. For this top price I would have expected a product that excels in "tactical" or "heavy duty" use and has the endless durability of many such harnesses, dog collars and other products I've owned that have woven straps and nylon buckles. This point is the opposite.

Pros
  • EASY One size fits all, easy to adjust
Cons
  • Operating speed