Req 9 — Single Lock Bridge
9.
Working in a group, (or individually with the help of your counselor) build a full size pioneering structure, using one of the following designs in the Pioneering merit badge pamphlet:Carefully plan the project, assembling and organizing all the materials, referring to the points under Safe Pioneering, and complying with the height restrictions in the Guide to Safe Scouting.
Single Lock Bridge
The Single Lock Bridge rewards precision. It is a good choice for a team that likes neat alignment and careful construction because small errors in spacing or tension can make a narrow bridge feel much less solid.
Skills this option builds
- Careful measurement before tying
- Consistent lashing quality across a repeating structure
- Attention to user balance and approach safety