Novice w/master 2

[Kapp]

Hey, this is my first post and I'm sure glad I found you guys! I've been using the pinnacle saddle for years and really like it but decided to try the master 2 saddle. So far I like it except for the way the waist belt rides up your back in certain positions. Adjusting the straps on the back of the saddle has been futile because they slip. I'm just about ready to tie some knots in them to make them stay. Does anyone have a better solution to this problem?

 

[Kevin]

I've used tie wraps to keep them stationary.
Fold the strap back and forth over on itself and then use a plastic tie wrap to secure it.

 

[NickfromWI]

What straps?

 

[Kevin]

The butt straps leading to the leg straps at the back.
Adjustable for sitting.

 

[NickfromWI]

So you're saying you can use those to adjust how the HIP belt/back pad sits on you? I can use them to control where, more or less, the legs cushions float...but I've not looked into using them the other way around...I guess if I pull them really tight it'll pull the back pad down more...

love
nick

 

[Kevin]

Normally Nick if you cinch the straps tight the leg straps pull up into your crotch and make you more errect.

When the straps are adjusted all the way out the leg straps travel down your leg closer to your knees and put your body in a sitting position.
Once I get the straps where I want them I cinch the loose ends tight with a tie strap so they can't travel or become loose on their own.

 

[NickfromWI]

I had mine sewn in place for a while, then determined I like to be able to adjust them depending on what I was wearing.

I think I was all confused on this thread because I saw in Kapp's first post

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So far I like it except for the way the waist belt rides up your back in certain positions. Adjusting the straps on the back of the saddle has been futile because they slip. I'm just about ready to tie some knots in them to make them stay.

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I guess I thought the second sentence was related to the first...but maybe he was saying they are 2 different issues? Kapp? Any input?

Another option I've used in OTHER buckles is to lay another piece of webbing ontop of the first, so they are 2 ply, then sew them together so that they are more bulky in the buckle and don't slide as much.

I like my MII

love
nick

 

[Kevin]

I would think with this common problem a better buckle would be used by the manufacturers to solve the problem.