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

52 pointsby PaulHoulelast Thursday at 5:08 PM20 commentsview on HN

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cyodetoday at 4:16 AM

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.)

dotwaffletoday at 3:54 AM

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

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rhplustoday at 3:40 AM

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

beerandttoday at 3:39 AM

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

bandramitoday at 4:08 AM

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

readmetoday at 3:28 AM

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

insdetoday at 3:45 AM

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tolerancetoday at 3:33 AM

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

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