Originally Posted by Spoonrobot

It's not the buckle that's the issue. It's the strap - specifically the ratchet section of the strap extends too far. It needs to end sooner so that once maximum tightness is achieved there is still room to push the strap further in then back to kick up the release buckle on the un-geared section. The picture I posted on the first page shows the section - I believe the teeth extend further on the smaller sizes..