I'm with Red Lion. I use a velcro and havent hd any problems with it and put it on before I head out and take it off once back to my vehicle. I keep it on for the walk to and from the stand just so I am ready if I happen to get a chance to take a deer while on the ground walking. And since its usually cool/cold when I hunt it isn't in the way climbing into/from the stand as I fold it back and tuck in in my shirt sleeve just so it doesn't get in the way and make me slip. I also just started bow hunting last year and this is just the one I bought. I haven't seen the buckle style yet but the velcro one I have seems nice and is comfortable. Doesn't make any noises while drawing the bow either,no butt sounds!