Edited by author 03-12-2003 11:06 PM
those aren't zipties--those are nik brand flex cuffs.
http://www.armorholdings.com/products/nik/fcr.htm

after spending 8-hours hogtied in another brand of these (different manufactuer, same parent company) on february 15, after having been arrested protesting, i did some investigative research. you can read all about 'em here:
http://www.jakeneck.com/2003_02_01_archive.php#flexcuff