ANY ratchet strap can be backed off slowly,, you just need to know the right way You don't just "let go" of the handle on a boat winch do you??? This is the biggest problem people have with using my press and I go to great lengths to try to rectify the problem for some people that have bought my press,,, on an individual basis. It takes two hands to do it, but is very easy and quick. All the steps to operate my press are outlined in my instruction sheet and it also contains 15 pictures but still some have problems grasping the idea. Again,, it's easy and safe