February 3, 2026
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The Largest Zip Tie Is Nearly 4 Feet Long and $75
DIY internet splits over $75, 4‑ft zip tie: genius fix or giant gimmick
TLDR: A company launched a 47-inch, $75 zip tie rated to hold 2,000 pounds. Commenters split between wow-factor and “use ratchet straps,” with worries about misuse and price—spotlighting DIY culture’s clash between flashy fixes and practical, safer tools.
The internet saw a $75, nearly 4‑foot zip tie that claims to hold 2,000 pounds and instantly split into two camps: DIY dreamers and “this is just a big plastic gimmick” skeptics. Cable Tie Link says it’s perfect for garages, shops, events, and creative builds, but the comments turned it into a reality show. One user confessed, “I’m going to have nightmares about waking up restrained in this thing,” while another worried aloud about misuse at protests. Others rolled their eyes at the price, calling it a one‑and‑done novelty.
Practical folks chimed in: HVAC pros say long ties already exist for ductwork, just not this beefy, and the engineers in the room argued friction alone would make tightening this beast a pain. Cue the alternatives: ratchet tie downs, Velcro straps, rope with good knots, and even old‑school cable lacing. Another linked to tie‑down straps, basically yelling “use tools made for the job.”
Still, the spectacle sells. A zip tie that could practically bundle your lawnmower? Peak America energy. Some joked NASA’s rover uses zip ties, so why not your whole garage. Whether it’s genius or meme bait, the $75 mega‑tie has the comment section doing what it does best: roasting, worry‑posting, and inventing better solutions.
Key Points
- •Cable Tie Link is offering a 47-inch zip tie it claims is the world’s largest and strongest.
- •The oversized tie is extra thick with an upscaled locking mechanism and is rated to hold up to 2,000 pounds (per company).
- •The company markets it for industrial, garage, shop, event, and creative build applications.
- •The article contrasts the typical versatility of standard zip ties—owing to their small size—with potential niche use for the oversized version.
- •Pricing is $75 per tie, with bulk packs at $799.99 (12-pack) and $1,699.99 (25-pack).