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Old 01-10-09, 07:31 PM   #1
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Default Tie Wrap Alternative

What reusable alternatives are there to tie wraps? Preferably something I can pick up in a local shop
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Old 01-10-09, 07:32 PM   #2
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whats it for?

string
tape
wire
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Old 01-10-09, 07:34 PM   #3
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Attaching camera to bike

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Old 01-10-09, 07:39 PM   #4
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What about these...

http://www.thesitebox.com/Category/5...able-ties.aspx
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Old 01-10-09, 07:40 PM   #5
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Ahh they'd be good.
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Old 01-10-09, 07:51 PM   #6
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They're cheap enough to cut off and throw away. But you can get reusable ones.
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Old 01-10-09, 10:21 PM   #7
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What about that stuff of dragons den. Wrap strap or summat wasn't it?
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Dental floss

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Old 01-10-09, 10:22 PM   #9
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What about that stuff of dragons den. Wrap strap or summat wasn't it?
Yeh I know what you mean. Looked ok that stuff but not strong enough. Plus I don't think I'd get it around here.

The ones fizz posted will be good. Just need to find them
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Old 01-10-09, 10:35 PM   #10
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velcro watch straps are good too (Animal)
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