Were they the original straps that came with your spurs, or had you swapped in aftermarket buckles at some point? I only ask because I've seen a lot of guys run gear for way too long just because it passes a quick visual check, but the metal can get hairline cracks you won't spot until it lets go. My rule has been replace every two seasons no matter what, but honestly I've broken that rule myself more than once when money was tight. That panic feeling when hardware fails is something else though, it changes how you look at every piece of gear after. Did you notice any wear or rust on that buckle before it snapped, or was it completely out of the blue?

So you're telling me you made nearly five hundred bucks in one day and you're questioning your whole setup? That's like a good problem to have, man. I get that it was rough, but every busy day in any trade is gonna be chaotic if you book yourself wall to wall with no breaks. That's not a scheduling flaw, that's just what happens when you pack the calendar that tight. I mean, the clippers overheating thing is pretty normal when you're running them constantly, that's why spare blades exist. Honestly it sounds like you got paid well for a long day of work, which is kind of the whole point. Maybe just build in a 15 minute buffer between cuts next time and call it a win.