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

https://www.thedrive.com/news/youll-have-that-on-those-big-jobs-the-worlds-largest-zip-tie-is-nearly-4-feet-long-and-75

48•PaulHoule•5d ago

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readme•1h ago

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

giardini•48m ago

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?

schoen•39m ago

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

tolerance•1h ago

Something like this may prove effective for protest/riot control. In a way it would be a win-win for both parties.

dyauspitr•1h ago

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

tolerance•1h ago

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.

mcphage•45m ago

ICE isn’t killing protesters because they don’t have any other option, they’re doing it because they want to. I don’t think this would solve any problems.

hjoutfbkfd•35m ago

google "chinese man catcher"

PostOnce•1h ago

Alternatively, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cable_lacing

beerandt•1h ago

Most HVAC contractor counters carry packs of longer ones for insulating ductwork (though not as heavy duty as what's pictured).

rhplus•1h ago

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

ok_dad•19m ago

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.

dotwaffle•49m ago

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

jeffgreco•48m ago

It doesn't say longest either.

dotwaffle•37m ago

... fair point.

bandrami•36m ago

I could put all of my cables in one giant bundle...

cyode•27m ago

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.)

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