Are the straps hard to tighten?
1871969
The straps are very easy to tighten if the seat is not installed. However, after you fasten the seat in the vehicle and the mechanism that snaps down to clamp to the vehicle's seatbelt is in place, then the straps are a little difficult to move. It is easy to make a small adjustment, but for a large adjustment in the strap length it is more difficult. So all that you need to do if you need to make a large adjustment in the strap length is to release the mechanism that clamps to the vehicle seatbelt and then make your adjustment and then put it back and put your child back in the seat to make the final adjustment. This may take 1 or 2 tries when you first install the seat but it is not a big deal. And this seat is so easy to install with the new mechanism that clamps down on the seatbelt that overall it will still save you time and effort to install over a conventional seat, even if you have to unclamp it from the vehicle seatbelt once or twice to make a strap length adjustment.
1871970
I have not found the straps to be difficult to tighten. We use this seat for our daughter who is 5 1/2 and 40 lbs in our 2011 Honda Odyssey. We really love the seat.
1871971
We do not think so. The mechanism is similar to that of other Britax car seats.
1871972
Yes! If you fix the seat by the seatbelt, because of the seatbelt in the Britax, it is hard to tighten.
1517500
The straps are maybe 5-6" on each side and connect with velcro. They adjust fairly well as long as you can handle having exposed velcro on the back if you make it really big. Doesn't bother me and I like having the ability to adjust when needed.
1246260
It can be tightened a lot. My waist is about the same size and I don't have any trouble with it. Sometimes it slips a little on the fabric and goes up but it's not a big deal.
855239
Definitely. The strap is very easy to adjust. I usually keep mine up quite a bit higher than what they have pictured - precisely for the reason of keeping it against my triceps rather than my elbows.
321764
The thickness of straps aren't really a problem. Although they are rather larger than average and can be a bit uncomfortable depending on the person, it doesn't bother me at all.
1987322
Absolutely. The straps loosen quite considerably. If you need a picture of one loosened to its max, let me know. Skpryor84@gmail.com. Is always good to help a fellow shooter
1081985
Very hard for me to tighten the straps properly. My husband has to do it most times or we stuff our son into the straps.
300065
Not that I've noticed but I usually tuck the ends under after tightening the straps - still love those straps.
2047899
Tightening the straps to get the angle you want to hang in should keep you steady. I have never had that problem.
1233242
Its not hard. Slip the thin part of the strap into the bottom or top hole and push it through leaving an open loop. Thread the thick part through the loop, pull tight and you are all set.Good LuckKenWebmasterAbout Facts Net
685982
The strap is secured by Velcro. Being Velcro there is a small degree of adjustment, assuring a tight fit.
2237371
I would say yes because the straps are velcro and adjusted to your size or how tight you want them.
844082
Yes, but depending on how long you bike they can get a little uncomfortable, when lifting I tighten them then loosen them when I done me set, due to comfort reasons
570349
Not quite. The Velcro straps are adjustable but are flexible/flimsy in that they will not be able to keep the big to from bending down.
1280453
No you can pull them from the front but to get them to move you must press the two black latches while loosening or tightening the straps. You'll know the latches when you see them because the end of each strap is hanging from them in the back. Each latch is right underneath. You won't be able to loosen or tighten without first holding the latches down. You dont have to push both at the same time unless trying to move both at the same time of course
929261
Yes, mine does. The Velcro straps let you make it as tight or loose as you want. I make mine really tight and it doesn't slip.
2002234
Yes, I recall being able to get the straps tighter, but not looser. That would have required a few more hands.