I bought two Slide Lock straps only to have the material break and I had to cut off the end pieces before the strap material got too short. The Anson belt buckle seems to have solved this problem with a better grip mechanism. The release lever takes a little getting used to, but once you do, it works great. I've only had this belt for a few days, but the belt's material doesn't tear every time I try to sit in the driver's seat of a car. Good belt so far.