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The largest zip tie is nearly 4 feet long and $75

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Re: The largest zip tie is nearly 4 feet long and $75

#13

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Like running around trying to zip tie protestors around their bodies? Plus it’s a little expensive for a 1 time use.

If there was a way perhaps to restrain the protester(s) in such a way that they can remain upright, present and vocal; but immobile, I’m confident that it would be so effective that law enforcement would be criticized for using anything but these apparatuses. Cost would not be a deterrent in this case.

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Re: The largest zip tie is nearly 4 feet long and $75

#14
post #2

I'm going to have nightmares about waking up restrained in this thing.

Can I buy one for a belt? I'm periodically needing to add another notch to my belts and this seems a good replacement! Maybe another few colors, please?

How will you undo it? With a little tool to release the ratchet?

Re: The largest zip tie is nearly 4 feet long and $75

#15

They're 47 inches long. Amazon (UK) has 48 inch long zip ties for $14.45 (pack of 12), 60 inch long for $18. Not quite as thick or wide, sure... But that's not what was in the headline :P

It doesn't say longest either.

... fair point.

Re: The largest zip tie is nearly 4 feet long and $75

#17

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Like running around trying to zip tie protestors around their bodies? Plus it’s a little expensive for a 1 time use.

If there was a way perhaps to restrain the protester(s) in such a way that they can remain upright, present and vocal; but immobile, I’m confident that it would be so effective that law enforcement would be criticized for using anything but these apparatuses. Cost would not be a deterrent in this case.

google "chinese man catcher"

Re: The largest zip tie is nearly 4 feet long and $75

#19
The supersized option in a line of products is always funny for some reason.

Last week I chuckled upon seeing this online store's inventory of coffee makers: ...10 cups, 12 cups, 18 cups, 50(!) cups: https://www.bialetti.com/it_en/shop/coffee-makers.html?cups=...

(The 50 cups option turned out to be a decorative piece.)

Re: The largest zip tie is nearly 4 feet long and $75

#20
post #7

This would need quite a lot of force to overcome friction and cinch tight, no? Aside from some fun marketing, the problem is already solved by items like ratchet tie downs, Velcro straps or even just cord/rope with the right bundling knots. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tie_down_strap

There is a pin you can put in it to lock it (there is a video) but it seems like mostly just a fun item with a bit of utility on the side.
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