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Part Eight

Lashings and Special-purpose Knots

Camp structures and emergency shelters rely on lashings to tie poles
together in various configurations. Such structures are often lashed with
relatively light cord, and a lot of cordage is needed to make a lashing that
will bear much weight and retain rigidity. The other knots in this section

are specific to climbers, boaters, and anyone carrying cargo on top of a
vehicle or on a trailer.

78. Square Lashing

Uses: binding poles at right angles

Pros: very secure

Cons: time-consuming to tie and untie; uses a
lot of cordage

79. Diagonal Lashing

Uses: binding diagonal braces

Pros: very secure

Cons: time-consuming to tie and untie; uses a
lot of cordage

80. Sheer Lashing

Uses: lashing poles lengthwise; extending pole length

Pros: very strong and secure

Cons: time-consuming to tie and untie; uses a lot of cordage

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