Short waist belt straps: Does anyone have a problem with the waist belt straps being too short?
263265
my son weighs 18 pounds and he still fits in the straps and they still could get longer if we needed them to. maybe there is something wrong with the straps you have?
383051
They are in different lengths. I got the biggest one so that if my waist size changes I just adjust the belt accordingly. You can always cut it and make it shorter. Used it a week ago for the first time and had a hard time getting it to stay tight though as the buckle kept slipping.
468297
Yes but the straps are short. They don't quite get around me wearing my gear
1308792
The straps have a wide range of adjustment. The maximum measurements can probably be found on the Boba site or by contacting Boba customer service (they have a great online chat option on their website and their phone customer service agents are very helpful as well). I am average size and there is still quite a bit of "extra" strap left at every buckle that I have to roll up and secure. I would think that it would still be comfortable and usable even for a plus-size wearer, but I might contact customer service or visit the site to find the measurements for the straps fully extended.
770332
There is no way to shorten it. I am 5'2 and mine hits about mid waist with my dog in it.Try adjusting it when your dog is in it with a rubber band or something similar.
351310
Hi So far the I've not had any problems with the belt on mine. Sorry I could not be if more help
2273838
There is an adjustment on the deck that let's you adjust the length, we first thought it was too big but the adjustment took up the length. Our old belt kept jumping off. Haven't had that problem with this one.
1796193
My strap is 56". Pouch also has a clip for going over your belt, and loops to thread your belt through. I don't use the strap - the clip works for me.
249085
I wondered about that too; my dog has a broad chest but narrow waist. I figured it was easier to go too big rather than too small. I got the medium, and it adjusted nicely and the buckles stayed tight; it was really perfect. I think if you play it safe and go bigger, you can always take the straps in with a couple of stitches wherever you need to adjust a little more.
1997913
I'm not petite, but my 12 year old son, who is your height wears my vest with no problems. The vest falls just at his waist, whereas mine (I'm 5'7), falls a bit above the waistline. The positioning does not see, to interfere with comfortable walking abilities. The Velcro straps allow you to tighten it around your waist as needed, which helps the fit to be customized for comfort.
939334
The waist straps are sewn in, but the sternum straps appear to be removable. There is a sliding mechanism on each strap that allows for up and down adjustment. This could be removed pretty easily but it looks like it could wear out if you removed/re-attached them regularly.EDIT: My bag is the Medium/Large size. Not sure why George's answer is different than mine but could be a size variation.
833056
Bottom straps don't stretch--it's like a belt buckle--depends how much it's raised--if short it is possible to sew a extension pce on to lengthen--
925587
I can not confirm that. I know mine are a little short. But, I have not experienced a problem.
1176534
Hi, I am 5'8", but weigh 175 with a 32-33" waist. I had to tighten the shoulder straps to the maximum, and the belt loop pretty tight to fit. The only difference is I added the condor hydration pack to it so the fit rides higher on me. The swivel clips do not even support at this time.
1196730
I love my strap and I show it off as far as the number of extensions I have an F model and I had two extensions left over. I will try it out on my A model. It worked out OK. I am a average size person if some is larger they would need extra. To solve the problem just have L M S
2077947
The straps around the waist can only be made to go so small so I think if you are quite small this wouldn't work so well for you.
31509
I don't think that they are offered in different lengths, I'm short and the waist is extremely long on me, but because they are very thin they fold over easily. Perhaps this is to benefit taller individuals.