Best project for beginner's pioneering?
I received an e-mail this week asking for advice on the best simple project for people who have never done any pioneering before. I suggested an A-frame, because it is a simple, stable structure that is quick to build and can be used for many fun activities.
But I'm interested to hear what other people think. What have YOU used for a first project?
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posted by peter at 23:30
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3 Comments:
I would think that the tripod would be a good choice too. thats the first structure that i teach my scouts. which they can follow up to learn to build a simple platform. the simple tripod 'tower' also utilities 3 common lashings (tripod, diagonal and continuous sq lashing)
I have taught Cubs, Scouts and Explorers many times and I think I have probably always started with a square lashing, used to make a simple A frame, which can then be extended (by joining several of them) into a "pyramid" of sorts with connecting poles building it into a more complex structure.
The advantage is you teach one lashing, you show them some basic skills on the A frame, several of them can work at once on the one frame and they can repeat and hone the same technique and yet still make use of it in a wide variety of ways.
I find that teaching a tripod/shear/sheer lashing actually takes a lot more judgement and skill. It SEEMS easier than a square lashing but it is too easy to misjudge it and requires "sorting out" after completion. There are also a wide variety of methods, some more useful in certain situations than others.
I think I would agree that an A Frame would be a sensible start.
Hello i think the best way to start the pionnering is with the tripod lashing. we know very well how useful it is. then you continue with the square lashing. I do that with my troop.
Sorry if my english is not very good i'm from Peru.
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