Anyone have trouble getting your foot in or out of these straps ? I've never used them before I'm concerned about crashing when stopping.
382240
Make the straps some-what loose, so the cage is not tight around your shoe. I will admit, it does take some time to get use to getting your foot in, but getting your foot out is easy. I have never had a problem with getting my foot in or out.
382241
The straps are adjustable...you can make them as loose or as tight as you want...I've never had a problem.
382242
Make sure the straps are not to tight and you should not have a problem getting your feet in and out of them.
382243
I am probably not much help because I used them on a recumbent. On that bike you are horizontal to the pedals rather than vertical as on a normal 2 wheeler. So I found that these pedals did not hold my feet in and I had to change to the clipless style where the shoe is locked into the pedal.
143915
NO, not at all. Mine are still in perfect condition! And I am definitely not careful/delicate with them. The only complain I have is that they tend to ride up off the seat bottom and I have to pull them back down but this is because I can't find a good spot underneath my seat to hook the straps.
729360
Make sure you can not push them in after you have tightened them . If you can still push them in there maybe something wrong with it . I haven't had any problem with mine and I was using it on a not so leval terane
617660
The steel reinforced straps are meant as a deterrent for thieves trying to cut the straps (or make it difficult for them from doing so and it's not worth the effort). How did you have yours stolen? Were they cut? I have mine secured in such a way so that the straps go into the wheel well for the spare tire. You can't pull it out (I've tried).
428673
I don't find them any more difficult. Worse case (if you have arthritis or such) you can use a small pair of pliers to squeeze them more easiy. Keep in mind this is the ONLY safety harness that passed the Center for Pet Safety's 2013 crash tests. So a little hassle is worth it.
554055
We did not experience that problem, sorry, no help there.But you can adjust the 'snugness' for the straps....effectively preventing the problem occurring.
1423660
I tried J. B. Robert's suggestion of using a sandal (Nike Brand athletic type that strap over toes and around ankle) strapped to the pedal using the pedal straps and it works really well. I can work to exhaustion with no issues. On a side note, be careful tightening the straps as I broke mine the other day which prompted me to try J. B. Robert's route.
483129
I used two small pieces of foam rubber to prop the support bars under the footrest -- I wedged them in to keep the bars from sliding closed. The are easily removed and I just use a rubber band to keep them handy on the footrest when not in use. Primitive, but it works!
1761261
Being vertically challenged, I think they help getting into the truck. I use them all the time entering and usually put one foot on the step exiting.
1683478
They actually don't seem to work at all. The design is flawed in that it doesn't allow you to secure the board(s) tightly enough to the top of the car to hold them down. I got nothing but floppy failure even at very low speeds (less than 30 mph) no matter how hard and tightly I tried to secure them. I'd recommend these instead, because they actually work, even at highway speeds: Block Surf Single Wrap Surfboard Rack Good luck, but I'd seriously recommend you avoid the FCS premium straps because their design seems to be seriously flawed and utterly unworkable. They actually don't seem to work at all. The design is flawed in that it doesn't allow you to secure the board(s) tightly enough to the top of the car to hold them down. I got nothing but floppy failure even at very low speeds (less than 30 mph) no matter how hard and tightly I tried to secure them. I'd recommend these instead, because they actually work, even at highway speeds: Block Surf Single Wrap Surfboard Rack Good luck, but I'd seriously recommend you avoid the FCS premium straps because their design seems to be seriously... » Read More They actually don't seem to work at all. The design is flawed in that it doesn't allow you to secure the board(s) tightly enough to the top of the car to hold them down. I got nothing but floppy failure even at very low speeds (less than 30 mph) no matter how hard and tightly I tried to secure them. I'd recommend these instead, because they actually work, even at highway speeds: Block Surf Single Wrap Surfboard Rack Good luck, but I'd seriously recommend you avoid the FCS premium straps because their design seems to be seriously flawed and utterly unworkable. « Show Less
554057
We did not experience that problem, sorry, no help there. But you can adjust the 'snugness' for the straps....effectively preventing the problem occurring.
1192416
yes it is frustrating. i pull the straps as tight as i can and then pull down on the strap that tightens it. it feels like it is off the track or something. it is my biggest complaint about this seat as i feel i can't get the straps as tight as they should be.
292457
I might be the only one with issues in this regard. I am a short and heavy woman. My legs are pretty thick. So, when I snap myself in, I make it as tight as I can but once I invert myself, I slide down and almost fall out because at that point its by my ankles, which are small. my husband had to "save" my life mid air.
667391
Im not sure if I just got used to the tightening or what but I just bought the safety 1st elite air 80 and it definitely feels harder to tighten. A lot of people have this same complaint.
1927406
I had this problem at first as well, if you make sure to loosen the straps all the way and give them a firm tug they come out pretty far. Sometimes they get caught up or bound.
75810
I use the inserts because I am very flat-footed and need metatarsal support. I always had the same problem as you...slipping forward in open-toed shoes...but I have not bought a pair of such shoes in years and was not using the Pedag's at that time. I couldn't even guess if they would stop the slipping. I wish I had a better answer for you.
1723732
They work wonderful on my 2007 Sierra which has a 4 -2 Drop on it. Seemed like anytime I hit a bump, it would eat at my tire. However sense installing them almost four months ago, I have yet for it to happen again. I put them on with bolt going up, just outside the front springs. Make sure the bolt on top is secured then turn guard until hand tight then 1/4 turn again turning them both at same time, you want ideally 2- 2 1/2 inches between the frame and guard so that it still allows for a smooth ride