just got a 2011 sly pro merc.the pods do fit snug but i didn't find it hard to pull them out.(guess some people should work on their strength training...lol)it might be the brand of pods people use too.
i got it for my kid and she had no problem pulling them out.i have to say it is a very nice pod pack and feels like top quality materials.i wish they were bigger around the waist,i'd get another for myself.
