I have several ratchet straps and really enjoy wearing them, and while I was a little confused at first how to work with this one, it really is one of my favorites now. I'm confused about how to undo the buckle to reveal the skin. There is a small hole on the side of the strap, I thought you should use a tool to open it, and unfortunately the instructions don't say anything about how to do it. Then I realized you twist it and pry it off the side of the buckle with a small screwdriver. I've posted some pictures which I hope will help show how it works. The kit also includes a strip of paper marked with different waist sizes and it is recommended to cut it two sizes larger than your usual size, then you can always trim a little. more if you need. I followed this procedure and it worked fine. The buckle doesn't come loose like all my other ratchet straps, you just lift the buckle. It is also designed to look like a standard belt when worn. The belt itself appears to be genuine leather, beautifully stitched and finished. It comes with a leather sleeve to protect it and I appreciate that extra touch. So just be patient when choosing your size and if you've never used a ratchet strap give it a try and I'm sure you'll love them too! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐