I have arthritis in my hands. The red snappers are so much quicker and easier to use. Friends did some bending of the top piece of the red snappers to increase the flexibility of them. I also use the 90 degree technique of putting them to snap together.
However, no matter what I did I could not use the side pieces of the red snappers. Went to a local hardward store and tried out various sizes of clamps til I found a quick release one I could actutally use. Made my own velcro straps to attach to the clamps, suing S hooks. I pin the sides of the quilt back to a "sider" piece that then has 2 paint stir sticks inside a pocket type hem. The clamps go onto the stir sticks, and the end of the velcro to the side of my LA table.