Post by Kouga on Aug 10, 2006 7:08:09 GMT -5
Fore Neck Strap
One large wide band of leather, usually padded, goes around the neck of the dragon, just in behind of the neckridge and in front of where the rider sits.
Aft Neck Strap
The larger belt that goes around the neck, behind where the rider sits, just before the dragon’s chest and shoulders.
Neck Plate
A large padded shield of leather that can come in various designs and shapes, the neck straps are run through it, sometimes criss-crossing, the plate holds them in place.
Chest Strap
The really large belt that goes around the dragon’s torso, just behind the wings and forelegs, used only for carrying extra passengers or for heavy duty like transporting cargo, or heavy threadfall where the winds are bad. To prevent extra slippage of the two belts on the neck.
[/b]Bridge Strap[/b]
The smaller straps that run from the chest strap to the neck straps, and sometimes between the two neck straps.
Thethering Straps
Any of the smaller straps that holds objects like firestone sacks, baskets, carrysacks, etc to the chest strap or neck strap.
Riding Belt
The belt/harness that a rider or passenger wears upon themselves to buckle onto the dragon's straps.
Safety Strap
Long, thick riding straps that are fastened to the riding belt or other parts of the rider's gear that are connected to any of the dragon's straps.
Toe Loops
Braided or thick lengths of leather attached to neck, chest, or bridge straps to help climbing on or off the dragon. Also used to brace the feet in during flight.
One large wide band of leather, usually padded, goes around the neck of the dragon, just in behind of the neckridge and in front of where the rider sits.
Aft Neck Strap
The larger belt that goes around the neck, behind where the rider sits, just before the dragon’s chest and shoulders.
Neck Plate
A large padded shield of leather that can come in various designs and shapes, the neck straps are run through it, sometimes criss-crossing, the plate holds them in place.
Chest Strap
The really large belt that goes around the dragon’s torso, just behind the wings and forelegs, used only for carrying extra passengers or for heavy duty like transporting cargo, or heavy threadfall where the winds are bad. To prevent extra slippage of the two belts on the neck.
[/b]Bridge Strap[/b]
The smaller straps that run from the chest strap to the neck straps, and sometimes between the two neck straps.
Thethering Straps
Any of the smaller straps that holds objects like firestone sacks, baskets, carrysacks, etc to the chest strap or neck strap.
Riding Belt
The belt/harness that a rider or passenger wears upon themselves to buckle onto the dragon's straps.
Safety Strap
Long, thick riding straps that are fastened to the riding belt or other parts of the rider's gear that are connected to any of the dragon's straps.
Toe Loops
Braided or thick lengths of leather attached to neck, chest, or bridge straps to help climbing on or off the dragon. Also used to brace the feet in during flight.