What is the Diagonal Lashing used for?

Bracing towers and structures to keep them from swaying; Joining poles that cross to form an X; Closing the gap between poles that tend to spread apart; Reinforcing diagonals in pioneering bridges and walkways; Locking down crossings where a square lashing won't hold.

How do you tie the Diagonal Lashing?

The Diagonal Lashing joins two poles that cross at an angle, closing the gap between them and keeping the structure from twisting or spreading open. It's the lashing to use when the poles tend to pull apart, such as in the bracing and X-crossings of towers and bridges. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Diagonal Lashing hard to tie?

The Diagonal Lashing is rated medium, in the Lashings category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Diagonal Lashing?

It doesn't replace a square lashing at 90° crossings that bear vertical weight; If the gap isn't closed before the wrapping turns, the crossing stays loose and twists.

Diagonal Lashing

Q: What other names does the Diagonal Lashing have?

It is also known as Diagonal Lashing, Diagonal Lashing Knot, Amarre diagonal, Ligada diagonal, Amarração Diagonal, Amarra Cruzada, Brelage diagonal, Diagonalbund. (ABOK #2115)

Joins two poles that cross at an angle, closing the gap between them and preventing twist

Also called: Diagonal Lashing, Diagonal Lashing Knot, Amarre diagonal, Ligada diagonal, Amarração Diagonal, Amarra Cruzada, Brelage diagonal, Diagonalbund · ABOK #2115

What it is for

Bracing towers and structures to keep them from swaying
Joining poles that cross to form an X
Closing the gap between poles that tend to spread apart
Reinforcing diagonals in pioneering bridges and walkways
Locking down crossings where a square lashing won't hold