Fixed Belts

• Fixed belts do not allow for lateral movement of the D-rings or waist strap with tool loops

Semi-Floating Belts

• On semi-floating belts: the waist strap with tool loops is completely separate from the D-saddle: allowing for lateral movement of the waist strap prior to use
• Any load or pull does not bind tools to tool loops

Full-Floating Belts

• Full-floating belts allow for lateral movement of the D-saddle with D-rings during use
• As a lineman changes position on a pole: the D-rings easily adjust to the movement
• The pole strap rubs against the pole less frequently and receives less wear
• Any load or pull does not bind tools to tool loops

Linemen's Belt Sizing

• The degree of comfort a lineman receives from a belt depends on the construction of the belt and the location of D-rings
• For best fit order by D-size (the distance between the heels of the D-rings)
• When wearing a belt: the D-ring should be located 1 inh (25 mm) in front of the hip bones
• To determine proper D-size: measure across the back from hip bone to hip bone and add 2 Inches (51mm)