Hogzilla 0 #1 January 21, 2016 This picture comes from the inside back cover of the June 2015 "Parachutist". What I want to know is, what's that white strap attached to his hip ring (see the red arrow)? [inline Parachutist_Whatzit_1_arrow.jpg] [inline Parachutist_Whatzit_1_zoom.jpg] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #2 January 21, 2016 The "white thing" looks like an after-market belly-band. It is made of tubular nylon webbing. The photo is too grainy to count the black ID threads.... Judging by the thickness, it will hold a ton or more. Belly-bands help hold the main container close to your waist when you sit-fly. Belly-bands are an inexpensive fix when the second owner is smaller or thinner than the first owner. When second-hand harnesses are really loose/sloppy-fitting, they also help prevent the wearer from falling out of the harness butt-first. Belly-bands are also handy for stabilizing large containers (think student or tandem) on skinny skydivers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyBotten 0 #3 January 21, 2016 Some competitive canopy pilots also use a belly band, as they remove their chest strap after opening. This more flexibility and freedom to move forward in the harness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
