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  1. Aug 21, 2008 #1
    RebsBud

    RebsBud Elite Refuge Member

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    I've bought all kinds of zip ties and use them a lot for various reasons. They are pretty dang handy, for sure. But I've notices that some last a long time and some break pretty quickly. So, I was wondering if anybody on here was in a business or profession that relied a lot on zip ties that could tell me if there are better ones than others and which to get for what applications, etc.
     
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  2. Aug 21, 2008 #2
    jamesmc

    jamesmc Elite Refuge Member

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    The best ones on the market IMO are Tyton/Hellerman. They seem to hold up the best. Give them a try and see what you think.
     
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  3. Aug 21, 2008 #3
    Serial Killer

    Serial Killer Senior Refuge Member

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    I love a zip tie!!! I have found that the black ones from Lowe's hold up real well. I think the black ties have some sort of UV protection compared to the translucent ties.
     
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  4. Aug 21, 2008 #4
    The Pintailman

    The Pintailman Elite Refuge Member

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    Same here :tu
     
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    sbe023

    sbe023 Senior Refuge Member

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    zip ties and duct tape what more could you ask for, and now we have gorilla tape too?
     
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    MARSH_HUNTR

    MARSH_HUNTR Elite Refuge Member

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    I use the same ones...they work great.......I keep about 20 of them in my blind bag
     
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    Fakout

    Fakout Elite Refuge Member

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    Some zip ties are designed for outdoor use. Sun light degrades most zip ties like it does fishing line. Look for the ones that are labeled for outside use.:tu
     
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  8. Aug 21, 2008 #8
    Leaky-NY

    Leaky-NY Elite Refuge Member

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    A couple of years ago i got the ones for outdoor/chemical use. Was a 100 in the pak. Since the first ones I had never had to replace one like the translucent ones. Cost a little more but well worth the few extra pennies.

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  9. Aug 22, 2008 #9
    MuddyPiney

    MuddyPiney Elite Refuge Member

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    http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/6JE60


    I use ton's of these ties at work and they hold up better than any i've found. They have UV protection too for the outdoors. You can get them in a few different lengths. Pricey but they work!
     
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  10. Aug 22, 2008 #10
    AK DUCKMAN

    AK DUCKMAN Senior Refuge Member

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    I keep about 100. Never know when you need to tie up a buddy or two to keep him (them) from shooting all the birds :dv
     
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