Some people complained about the straps breaking easily, does happen often or were these fluke occurrences?
1402132
am boogie boarding in NZ and not Hawaii, so haven't been tested in bigger surf.
1402133
I didn't have anything break. The whole system does not feel right. I returned my fins right away, stick with DUCK FEET. You will never go wrong with Duck Feet, that is if you are a Body Surfer.
445582
I haven't had a problem. The straps can be loosened so that everything moves freely.
162875
I didn't have that problem. I wore it for 8 wks. and the Velcro and glue held up.
738685
I've never had an issue. I have 2 straps supporting a tall desk of mine that is very very heavy and our cats are constantly jumping on top of it. The straps have held it very well. The plastic pieces are very thick and well made.
79820
the strap is a basic velcro strap. Other parts no sure. I dont see it breaking from normal use.
1643683
Yes I've had a strap break at one of the holes. But the other side of the hole is still attached. It seems like another strap is getting close to breaking too. Not sure how to avoid this. I use it as a double bike rack the most so I've been moving the good straps to the main rack and the broken/weak ones to the supplemental 2 bike rack that I rarely use.
957062
No, exactly the opposite. I have carried mine for over a year daily and have had absolutely no problems. This is an incredibly durable piece of kit that will last for years and years. The construction and materials are rock solid. I can't rate it highly enough.
1014253
My straps broke after only a couple uses, so the idea to carry it like a backpack no longer applies for me. It is lightweight and opens flat when not in use, so I carry it by the arm rest . It would be awkward if I had to carry many things at once. I recall the breaking (backpack) straps being an issue for other reviewers before I purchased it too.
1714810
I used it. The straps are good. The front handle (the soft leather line) a bit ripped a bit after 4 months of usage, but it did not come out completely.
208028
I have not had a problem with this but I can see where there might be a problem if you are moving rapidly around but I have not experienced this just walking around. But I also usually keep a hand on my camera when it is hanging from the strap.(just one of my tics I guess). I totally love this strap and the easy of use that it allows me when I am taking pictures.
418820
I did have trouble with the nylon strap slipping. I doubled a piece of 220 grit sand paper under the strap and then it worked perfectly.
110978
The material feels great. It is roomy and nice. It is a nice bag. My strap broke in less than 1 month though but I stitched it back up. I don't know if I just have bad luck.
1396303
We have not had a problem with the straps. We used our bag in November when we went to Belize and it worked great. We are very satisfied with it. Thank you.
222884
I never had a problem with the straps but the zipper broke. It wouldn't connect back together and when I did get it fix, i couldn't put too much stuff in it because I will bust back open. It's a great bag overall.
1677367
I did not notice a problem. I only noticed it was very sturdy and light weight which was important to me.
1192396
This happened to me when I first used them. I adjusted them with the straps to go as far back as possible and have been good since then.
1483420
Only used the rack for a trip from md to nc. The straps seem to be made very well. I wouldn't worry about them. It's a great rack for the money.