What is the Shear Lashing used for?

Forming bipods and A-frame supports in pioneering; Raising support legs for bridges and walkways; Assembling trestles for field tables and shelves; Serving as a hinged base for gateways and towers; Supporting antennas, flagpoles, and guy lines.

How do you tie the Shear Lashing?

The Shear Lashing joins two poles that are then opened up into a bipod or A-frame support. The parallel turns are left intentionally a bit loose so the legs can spread apart, creating a stable support for bridges, gateways, and trestles. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Shear Lashing hard to tie?

The Shear 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 Shear Lashing?

Turns that are too tight stop the legs from opening; too loose and they slip; The bipod is only stable with a third point of support or a load pressing the legs downward.

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Q: What other names does the Shear Lashing have?

It is also known as Shear Lashing, Sheer Lashing, Shears Lashing, Two-Legged Shear Lashing, Amarre de tijera, Amarre en tijera, Ligada de tijera, Amarração em Tesoura. (ABOK #2108)

Joins two poles that open up into a bipod or A-frame support

Also called: Shear Lashing, Sheer Lashing, Shears Lashing, Two-Legged Shear Lashing, Amarre de tijera, Amarre en tijera, Ligada de tijera, Amarração em Tesoura · ABOK #2108

What it is for

Forming bipods and A-frame supports in pioneering
Raising support legs for bridges and walkways
Assembling trestles for field tables and shelves
Serving as a hinged base for gateways and towers
Supporting antennas, flagpoles, and guy lines