RE: Velco? Its not that bad!
I use velcro straps on the release. Not an issue, it's on before I leave the house or truck and stays there til I get back. If its in the way I spin it around to the release part is on the back of my hand.
Only other velcro I have is on a tree umbrella. Two years ago just as I pulled it apart to hook to a tree, my son said "there's a deer" he was coming in at 25 yards and never heard it.