Note: On SOTW belts the groin straps lay OVER the top of the plates as seen in the picture below.  On the wolf and twins this is obvious because the plates are upside down, but on the circle balt it is less obvious.  The design lays the straps over the top of the belt and across the plates, which is much better than trying to save a few bucks by not putting the plates there.   Plus you can cut off the straps for a strapless or cneturio belt design.  It is intentional.  If you think your straops are backwards... turn the belt over...  Rusty