skybytch 273 #1 February 26, 2004 Ah, the wonders of modern plastics. Zip ties have to be the coolest thing anyone ever came up with. So handy to have around! They can be used to replace baling wire, string, rope, handcuffs and glue. You can use them to hold wiring in place, clean up that "spaghetti" wire mess behind your stereo, restrain your next victim, and perform minor temporary repairs to certain broken items. And they come in so many lengths, widths and fashionable colors! You can mix or match. An unbeatably fantastic and useful accessory, zip ties are. Get some today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 February 26, 2004 Oh no... we are not back to this conversation again are we? Is TG and Kelly around to tell us the proper usage of Zipties as handcuffs? And are we going to be enlightened by someone on alternitives like we were 2 years ago? Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #3 February 26, 2004 Boy thats digging up an old one!!!!!! guess you had fun in the pub last nightif my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #4 February 26, 2004 QuoteOh no... we are not back to this conversation again are we? Hey, there's lots of newbies here who have no idea how important zip ties are. I felt it was important to educate them. Zip tie tip - Don't use the really thin ones as handcuffs. And keep a pair of scissors handy in case of fire. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #5 February 26, 2004 you can even get some which are.... REUSABLE!! i put zip ties in the same class as gaffer tape. Both awesome that have many, many uses...! Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dustin19d 0 #6 February 26, 2004 They also hold Hmmwv's togeather nicely Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #7 February 26, 2004 Want me to send you a package of them that are 36" long???? Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #8 February 26, 2004 WARNING using zip ties to hold your reserve handle in place could lead to some kind of malfunction !!!scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #9 February 26, 2004 Zip ties are the only other thing then duct tape that holds most out planes together so I do realize just how important they are. And I personally think that using the 1 inch wide ones are the best since they tend not to cut into the skin that much. Also leave enough room for the ziptie to rotate freely on the skin or else it will chaff. Any other tips?Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #10 February 26, 2004 Quote Want me to send you a package of them that are 36" long???? Thirty six inches long??? The mind boggles at the possibilities. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #11 February 26, 2004 quit post whoring and get to work Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #12 February 26, 2004 You want them sent directly to the dropshop??? Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose491 0 #13 February 26, 2004 Ever see the movie Romeo Must Die ? Some very cool use of the ol' Zip Ties in there. My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #14 February 26, 2004 Quotequit post whoring and get to work No. I don't have to. I'm the boss and I have an employee there today. So I can post whore all day long today without (too much) guilt. Neener neener neener. Back to zip ties... I remember when they were first available at the auto parts store. My brother was so excited the first time he used some instead of his favorite car repair tool, baling wire. Yup, zip ties are the shiznit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blahr 0 #15 February 26, 2004 QuoteQuoteOh no... we are not back to this conversation again are we? Hey, there's lots of newbies here who have no idea how important zip ties are. I felt it was important to educate them. Zip tie tip - Don't use the really thin ones as handcuffs. And keep a pair of scissors handy in case of fire. I'm 100% with you, Bytch. Well, except for the Snoop Dog adjectives. zipties ROCK! I personally have 3 different sizes on hand in large numbers to meet all my different tie needs. I'd say more but I have a strong urge to go fasten some thing to some other thing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #16 February 26, 2004 "Yup, zip ties are the shiznit." Hmmm....zip ties hmmmmm..... Some really nice ones here,http://www.aboveboardelectronics.com/panduit/route/cable-ties.html hmmmm reel feed zip ties, hmmm.... But for the true connoisseur.... "Engineered for the most extreme applications , the ball-locking ties will endure the toughest outdoor, indoor and even buried conditions and carry an estimated outdoor service life of 40 years......" from http://www.panduitemea.com/en/index.htm?lang=en&loc=en-gb-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #17 February 26, 2004 You have a nice selection of zipties for sale at the drop shop? ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #18 February 26, 2004 QuoteYou have a nice selection of zipties for sale at the drop shop? Not yet, but I may have to. Y'think they'd sell well at a dropzone? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #19 February 26, 2004 You should definately sell condoms too. Get the drop shop logo printed on them. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #20 February 26, 2004 put a pin through one and mix em up... it would be like baby roulette, whoever gets pregnant could get a discount off a canopy or something? Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayruss 0 #21 February 26, 2004 Lisa you couldn't be more correct!!! Zip ties are arguably one of the greatest inventions ever! __________________________________________________ "Beware how you take away hope from another human being." -Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #22 February 26, 2004 Quoteput a pin through one and mix em up... it would be like baby roulette, whoever gets pregnant could get a discount off a canopy or something? *note to self* Do NOT buy condoms from the Drop Shop... ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #23 February 26, 2004 QuoteQuoteput a pin through one and mix em up... it would be like baby roulette, whoever gets pregnant could get a discount off a canopy or something? *note to self* Do NOT buy condoms from the Drop Shop... Condoms - Who needs Condoms?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #24 February 26, 2004 Mmmmm.....zip ties..... You know I never got my zip tie icon. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=100098#100098Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #25 February 26, 2004 QuoteNo. I don't have to. I'm the boss and I have an employee there today. So I can post whore all day long today without (too much) guilt. Say hi to Leia for me. Loving the zip ties. Every camera flyer should have some in his/her kit.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
