Can anyone tell me if the clasps on the adjustable straps are metal or plastic? Any issues with the straps? I often have strap issues being a 38DD.
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The straps are metal and I have not had any issues with them. No slipping or cutting into my shoulders. It is a nice suit top and I ordered it in a size 12. Hope this is helpful.
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This could be pertinent, depending on your build: I had trouble getting the shoulder straps to be narrow enough side-to-side. I'm 5'6" with a slim/avg build, and the straps just slipped off of my shoulders. Tightening them just made the pretty-stiff straps bend on their edges, so I returned it and got another carrier (Ergo) with softer/more closely set straps straps. Could be just me, though!
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The straps are adjustable but I have noticed my 80+ lb dog tends to stretch them as she stands in the area between seat. The straps have held well though...if you have a chewer they could chew through the straps..
310497
The straps tighten to any size. Might need to cut them a little shorter though because they will be hanging down more and more depending on how much you adjust it.
1645929
I am not a woman, however, the nice thing about this pack is that you are able to adjust the location of the chest straps thanks to their nifty clip system. I didn't have a chance to see this bag in person, but I did a lot of research and watching a video review helped influence my decision. Here's a really solid review that might be useful. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yX_Fj1agAGM Hope this helps!
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This is a late response to Diosdado but if it can help someone else... I am a female with small, bony 6" wrists. I ordered the Pro series in small and extra small. The small had a bit of room but couldn't close tighter because that was as far as it could go. There was also some excess strap sticking out which I knew would drive me insane while lifting. The extra small could close tighter (I know they say you don't want it tight but I like having the option) and I was able to make it looser as well. The main thing was no excess strap sticking out. Now, my husband tried the small on and while he didn't lift anything with the grips they seemed to fit him okay.
1792069
Yes, the straps fit slightly different than intended. Mine fit over with a little thought. For the money, totally worth it!!!
1076952
The straps are adjustable. My daughter is 14 so more an adult size fit her. She is petite too.
1695578
I don't think I picked a size? it was one size fits all? adjustable straps. I'm about the same size as you. .(a little heavier)
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Sure, DD and I did this for a loooong time. Nice when you are outside, no one really notices. So, to do this, loosen up both shoulder/arm straps to the max, that way you can carry your babe lower (boob height). Then loosen a little the back strap, just to give you two some room to wiggle.Gosh I miss my ergo, I gave away to a dear friend in another country because those are not available there. I bought another one recently (for my spanking brand new son) and I got a fake from Amazon... That suck, but customer service was awesome and refunded me. Now on my way to my local store.Good luck! Sure, DD and I did this for a loooong time. Nice when you are outside, no one really notices. So, to do this, loosen up both shoulder/arm straps to the max, that way you can carry your babe lower (boob height). Then loosen a little the back strap, just to give you two some room to wiggle.Gosh I miss my ergo, I gave away to a dear friend in another country because those are not available there. I bought another one recently (for my spanking brand new son) and I got a fake from Amazon... That suck, but customer service was awesome and refunded me. Now on my way to my local... » Read More Sure, DD and I did this for a loooong time. Nice when you are outside, no one really notices. So, to do this, loosen up both shoulder/arm straps to the max, that way you can carry your babe lower (boob height). Then loosen a little the back strap, just to give you two some room to wiggle.Gosh I miss my ergo, I gave away to a dear friend in another country because those are not available there. I bought another one recently (for my spanking brand new son) and I got a fake from Amazon... That suck, but customer service was awesome and refunded me. Now on my way to my local store.Good luck! « Show Less
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Is it just me??? I cannot get the band to latch closed. It's like the stubs on the metal clasp are too short to go through to reach the holes on the other strap side to secure it. I'm fed up and ready to return this thing. So far it has not been user friendly!
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It's been a while since I used it. I believe it is one size fits all. But both straps are very adjustable. It fits me well, while two large ones from other brands are still small for me.
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Let's try to do the math. I have the deluxe, cloth strap. My strap is 33.5" long and comfortably fits my chest (male, 5"10", 165 lb). This strap has 17" of elastic, that I can double to 34" by pulling it. Within the 17" elastic section, there is a 3-fold section that can be lengthened or contracted. This expandable section is 2.5" on my strap. If I contracted it to a minimum, my strap's overall length might increase by 2". If I expanded the section to a maximum, my strap might shrink by 4". So, we do the math. The strap could range from 33.5"-4"=29.5" to 33.5"+2"=35.5". The strap would be comfortable in a range of 29.5" to 35.5". Since I pull my strap about 3" to clasp it, the comfortable length when worn would be 29.5" to 38.5". At its longest, it would have a 19" elastic part that could expand to 38". That is, we could stretch the 19" elastic to the maximum (a double), making the range from 29.5" to 54.5" in length. The strap would be pure torture if it were stretched that taut. To be reasonably comfortable, I don't think you would want to exceed a range from 30" to 42" in length. This strap does not need to be torture tight. You do need to put water on a 2" cloth part and conducting gel on the 10" heart-rate part. The conducting gel will keep the strap stuck to your chest, which for a female is just below their sports bra, and for a male, on their breast bone. I buy my gel at my grocer's pharmacy as a special order, size of 5 liters (about 1.25 gallons). My grocer is #2 by grocery sales, behind only the big-box warehouse grocer. The 5L size is enough to last several years. :-) You want your strap to be comfortably in place at the beginning of your exercise, as adjusting your strap during your exercise can lead to very strange workout statistics. Final answer: 30" to 42" in length when worn comfortably during an exercise session.
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The clasp is metal. It is a metal piece with 2 prongs that go into the strap slots. Those 2 prongs will touch the skin.
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looks like you put on B first, the band without extra elastic straps first in the middle of your belly. They you put on A slightly above and over B and then adjust the extra elastic bands on the sides. Then put C slightly lower than B and adjust the extra velcro straps. When it is on you are very supported. It can be a bit hard to sit in it. I have had to run to the bathroom at work and loosen it a bit if i am going to be sitting all day.
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size 20 woman, no problem fitting. the belt probably has 10 inches or so of slack remaining, maybe more. the only thing I have is that the chest strap fits a little strange but I think that is because I'm only 5'5" and it lands across my cleavage, not across my breastbone/chest. I end up placing my hands at that point and kind of holding down on there, if I'm not doing anything else with my hands. Also, my daughter is 38 lbs so I'm getting to the top of the weight limit with her. Maybe with a smaller child it wouldn't be as much of an issue.
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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.