Week 29: More Columns

Binding several body parts together is an important part of restriction. Many of the techniques to bind poles together have interesting applications in bondage. These are interesting to explore with tying limbs together or tying someone to a pole.

The goal of this week is to try different techniques to tie columns together and come up with your own ideas on how to use these in your rope play.

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Day 197: More Double Column Ties – In Day 6 we tied a double column tie by adding a cinch to a single column. Many other techniques can be used to keep two parallel limbs together. Explore how you can modify the different single-column knots to make a double-column tie that is faster and more compact. Inspirations and Resources Somerville Bowline Double Column by Topologist  Lark’s head double column tie by Topologist  Double wrists tie by Yukinaga Max Knot up, Knot down  Double Ankle Tie With Kannuki by Yukinaga Max   Yukimura Tie by Yukinaga Max Wrist Tie Mae-te, Double Ankle Tie   The Double Column Tie by Anatomie Studio   The Double Column Tie Tutorial by Kinetik Speicher   Double column tie for bondage beginners by Shay Tiziano   Double Column Tie For Wrists by Bondage Tuition   Double Column tie by MonkeyFetish  Reverse tension double column tie by Tracker   Wrangling the double column tie by Tracker   Two column tie by TwistedMonk

Day 198: Making Space – Create a double-column tie with space in between the columns using a bar wrap in between. Inspirations and Resources Lark’s head bar tie by Topologist Centered, split, Centered, alternating, Unidirectional  How to tie a basic rope spreader bar with Delano and TwistedMonk   Rope Spreader Tutorial by Bondage Tuition   Photo by WhiskyFoxyTango   Handcuff Tie by Watts the Safeword   Rope Cuffs by fetish weekly Ryo Tekubi by Tatu

Day 199: Square Lashing – The square lashing is a great technique to bind two columns at a 90-degree angle. It’s so solid people use it to create scaffolding or even build houses with it. Try the square lashing using two poles then adapt it to tie two limbs at an angle. Inspirations and Resources Lashing knot – square by animated knot  Square lashing tutorial by Boundjock  Square Lashing by Watts the Safeword

Day 200: Diagonal Lashing – Similar to the square lashing, the diagonal lashing is better suited when the angle is not exactly 90 degrees, or when some space is necessary between the two columns. Which part of the body would be fun to tie with this lashing? Inspirations and Resources Lashing knot – diagonal by animated knot

Day 201: Shear Lashing – Used to tie two parallel columns just like the double column tie, the shear lashing allows it to have more range of movement once tied as it can twist on itself. This is great for dynamic ties where we expect the angle between the columns to change during the session. Inspirations and Resources Lashing knot – Shear by animated knot  Figure 8 Inline Double Column by Topologist  Photo by katzumori

Day 202: Tripod Lashing – The tripod lashing uses a similar technique to the shear lashing and expands to a third column. It has similar qualities of allowing movement while keeping the columns together. This mobility in the lashing allows one to create a tripod by crossing the two exterior columns, allowing the middle one to rest on them. Try to build a tripod using poles and explore how to adapt this principle to the body. Inspirations and Resources Lashing knot – Tripod by animated knot

Day 203: Even More Columns – From there, we can explore how to adapt the different techniques to include more columns. Try to adapt the basic column tie, the shear lashing and the square lashing to include many more columns. How many columns can you include in a single tie? Inspirations and Resources Floor lashing by scout pioneering

Video References

We compiled a Youtube playlist with various videos on this topic, let us know if you find others we should add to this list. Note that video references may display risky or unstable techniques, viewer discernment is advised. 

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Inspirations and Resources

• Infinity cuff by Innovative Fiber Art 

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Credit: Banner, Square lashing M:Nathaniel Flumen R/P: Ebi McKnotty – Double column, diagonal lashing, tripod M: AlexK7 R/P: Ebi McKnotty – Shear lashing M: Miss Soffia R/P Ebi McKnotty