That is what I have to do. Figured I was making it so tight that the cam in the buckle was wedging shut.This is exactly what I do, however, I really have to yank on the tail end. Like a 2 handed 230 lb human being pulling on the tail end. I wouldn't think I'm doing something wrong setting the platform, I don't toe hook to set the predator, but I do cam it over twice by hand.