First use: belt unfolded, plastic scratch guard removed from metal, belt passed through pant loops, belt inserted into buckle, then pin placed in closed position. The metal pin broke into 2 equal pieces instantly, silently and cleanly, just like other bad reviews describing the same thing. I have had Columbia products in the past and they have been of good quality. However, this band is not good.*Update: Since I was still at the window to return the band, I did it. I opted for a new belt…