AY Honor Lashing Requirements used by Franco-Belgian Union

Lashing

Skill Level

1

Year

2018

Version

25.12.2024

Approval authority

North American Division

1. Define lashing and explain its purposes.

2. Give 3 examples of the use of lashing

3. Materials used :

a. What types of rope are most commonly used for lashing, and why?

b. What are the advantages of using natural wood rather than manufactured wood?

4. Know-how

a. Clove hitch

b. Square knot

c. Timber hitch

5. Define the frap

6. Show how to make these different types of lashing :

a. Square

b. Diagonal

c. Continuous

d. Tripod

7. Ideally, how should you store the wood and rope for the construction?

8. Should you choose one type of wood over another?

9. Make at least three of the following constructions using only lashing :

a. Bench (must hold at least 4 people)

b. Chair (must include backrest)

c. Ladder (must have at least 6 rungs)

d. Fire table

e. Tripod table with integrated bench