What is the Round Lashing used for?

Extending two short poles into one longer pole; Reinforcing a weak pole by joining it to another alongside; Improvising flagpoles and field antennas; Splicing poles together for bridges and tall structures; Joining overlapped staves securely at both ends.

How do you tie the Round Lashing?

The Round Lashing joins two poles side by side to extend or reinforce them, creating a longer or sturdier pole. Applied in pairs at both ends of the overlap, it's the pioneering technique for splicing staves and improvising long masts. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Round Lashing hard to tie?

The Round 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 Round Lashing?

A single lashing won't hold the extension; always use two, one at each end of the overlap; Loose turns let the poles rotate and the splice loses rigidity.

Round Lashing

Q: What other names does the Round Lashing have?

It is also known as Round Lashing, Parallel Lashing, Amarre redondo, Amarre paralelo, Ligada redonda, Amarração Paralela, Amarra de Prolongamento, Amarra de Emenda de Mastros. (ABOK #2103)

Joins two poles side by side to extend or reinforce them

Also called: Round Lashing, Parallel Lashing, Amarre redondo, Amarre paralelo, Ligada redonda, Amarração Paralela, Amarra de Prolongamento, Amarra de Emenda de Mastros · ABOK #2103

What it is for

Extending two short poles into one longer pole
Reinforcing a weak pole by joining it to another alongside
Improvising flagpoles and field antennas
Splicing poles together for bridges and tall structures
Joining overlapped staves securely at both ends