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Diagonal Lashing
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What you need:
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 | Step 1: Tie a clove hitch to one of the spars. |
 | Step 2: Start to wrap the rope around one of the poles as shown (bottom to top). 3 wraps works best. |
 | Step 3: Now wrap the poles in the other direction (right to left). Do the same amount of wraps as in Step 2. |
 | Step 4: Once you have done the 2nd 3 rounds, frap the rope around the entire lashing as shown. This will keep the lasing tight. |
 | Step 5: 3 rounds for the frapping is a good amount. |
 | Step 6: End with a clove hitch. It is better to end on the other pole rather where you did not start from. It is also better to end where the knot will end up being being below the lashing. |
 | Step 7: Wrap the excess rope around the pole and end fully with a clove hitch. This is optional and depends on how much excess rope you have |
Tips:
- Practice being neat. It will most likely ensure a tighter lashing and your lashing will be more aesthetically pleasing.
- Hold tension. This is the application of force usually using your thumb on the rope against the pole. Doing this properly will ensure a tight lashing. It is wise to partner with a buddy so that tension can be held better.
- Use your leg and body weight to tighten lashing. Instead of pulling like mad, simply step on the excess rope to tighten.
- Make sure your lashing is as close as possible to the center. You should do this each round you go to ensure a tighter lashing.
- Shove a branch or an object in between the poles to tighten. It won't look pretty, but it will work.
- Do not use excessive long rope or rope joined together. This will result in difficulty tying the lashing.