I use soft 1 inch or 1.5 inch webbing for the crotch straps. Will not damage suits or skin. I do keep the scooter ring because it is useful to attach my camera lanyard. I also like having the butt D-ring to clip off my sausage.
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...crotch straps... butt D-ring... clip off my sausage.