Escaping from Zip Ties: Friction Saw

[JuggaloNinjaClown]

I don't think cops will give you time to make a friction saw.

[PsychoSharkBait]

@JuggaloNinjaClown I don't think cops use zip ties as handcuffs.

[xekul]

very nice vid. same method/principle applies, but it is far more impressive when you friction saw through some zip cuffs. in a legit martial law scenerio, chances are you are going to be restrained with zup cuffs. the good ol' friction saw method works just as well on zip cuffs, just takes a bit more time and effort. you cant torque your way out of zip cuffs though, at least i couldnt.

[billpage]

cool

[sendahojust1]

Wow that was awesome !

[hnupek]

this is great, however, the second part is in stake - escape - you have to lace your shoe back :)

[xcallmekittenx]

slipknots are the best kind :D

[timdeng2324]

Is this just with the normal paracord? I was thinking that was it was a bit too thick, do you need to gut it and use the inner parts?

[Navyboy913]

FUCK wall street protestors.

[AlexWerkmeister712]

@Navyboy913

All of them? I don't think I have the libido or homosexual desires to fornicate with ALL of them.

[michalchik]

Do any of these techniques work on real plastic handcuffs with the double loop?

[jmburkow]

Couldn't you just use your knee to smash the wrist tie the way you did with your back, when you were tied from behind? You make it look very easy from behind.

[Aranel1200]

the wall street protesters NEED to watch these videos, the police brutality is going to far and people need to be able to defend themselves

[JediDragonRider12]

Nice

[Antonio001z]

You sir have gotten your self a new subscriber

[fabershaun]

great idea!! and also a great teacher!

[XxXMADXxX100]

and how ican run after i ruined my shoes? just a question

[platypusrex256]

@XxXMADXxX100 you could lace your shoes back up. they're not ruined.

[Jazzmetalrocknroll]

dont forget to take them off! -faceplant-

[P1h3r1e3d13]

Hot tip: “bowline” is pronounced “bolan.”

[crazypak11]

omg i need to get back to physics HW, im still stuck on #1 and its due tomorrow... FAAAUURRRRRKKKKK!!!!!

[MrDJEscoBAR]

It´s very effective i used it against a tow rope (about 0,8 inch) and it melted that like nothing ,sure took longer than a zip tie but it wasn´t hard at all

[WeaponSamurai]

This is so cool, but those are not zip tie handcuffs

[Twistedcain1]

Can you do the same thing with normal laces (or dress laces...in the occurrence you are wearing those type of shoes), or does it have to be 550 Paracord? What's the difference?

[Valkyrie1911]

@Twistedcain1

I'm going to say probably not. 550 cord is made of of several different strands within the actual line, and is rated at 550lbs, hence 550 cord. Guys have been using it in country for years to make quick and sturdy repairs and that, as with alot of things, has transferred over to the civilian side. I don't think standard laces would have the strength to do it, but I could be wrong...would be an interesting test to try though.

[CrYMachinima]

I tried this and found it much easier and quicker to simply tie two overhand knots to secure it to your feet. The overhand knots won't come loose and they are quicker and easier to tie and just as quick to free up when you've finished.

[aseglkj]

dude, you're tying the bowline the landlubber's way. the proper way, you can do it one handed.

[mincy48]

then some dumbass does it and forgets to take string off runs and does a face plant

[ifail1997]

2 people had failed to get out of the zip tie.

[saucywagon]

In the case that i happen to be wearing sandals? XP

[desertfeathers]

@saucywagon Then you deserve what ever you get

[ianmanfredsengensen2]

It's pronounced "bO-lyn" not "bow-line". Go to merriam-webster-com/dictionary­/bowline and click on the speaker icon.

[Supercorkers11]

Thank you guys for taking the time and energy to make these videos. They are great. Your saving lives. :)

Can you show how to free them while tied from behind and in a small cramped space.. Or lying down like in a car trunk.

Thanks

-S

[Dragrun349]

Cant you like, put the other side in your mouth, running the plastic across the para-cord, creating the same amount of friction?

[nowhereusa]

@Dragrun349 I wondered that too. I think that it might take longer as your not able to put as much force on the cord if your holding it with your teeth. Your legs will push out with way more force than your jaw and arms can create. Benefit would be you could probably keep the shoe lace in place and maybe only undo a couple of sections to get a piece long enough, would be faster to get set up though. Would be interesting to try it

[cvframer]

at :45 you were shot because one of the captors caught you.

[boostvagen]

RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!

[34601k]

Yeah this method works. You don't even need to tie a bowline or whatever. Just knot one foot and hold the other end and start moving the cuff back and forth. Took me less than 5 seconds of vigorous movement.

[jiggysaw1212]

Its Magiver

[SrJoben]

Genius.

[32matthew32]

yo, tried this last night using cable tie zip tie, (the smaller version) and some 5 50 para cord. End result burnt through my para cord!

[Cornampoo]

Amazing.

[bonesword98]

cool...just cool

[aris2tle01]

cool!

[mkirschke99]

somebody went through survival school...

[highonthis]

will regular shoe laces work? you should try & let us know, cuz not everyone has paracord on their shoes.

[FallenAquila]

@highonthis Paracord isn't that thick, you can easily replace them for cheap too.

I'd highly recommend it anyways on such things as work boots with metal retainers regular shoe laces break easily.

[precisethoughts]

these are awesome videos!

[kezz1050]

haha im gonna have to try this

[kezz1050]

running bowlines would work for a novice...just a sugestion cheers for the vid haha im gonna have to try this

[1GBMProductions]

could you make a friction saw out of a regular shoelace? btw cool video

[duanescot]

thats awesome, thanks for posting

[lasersight70]

hey, i just wanted to let u know that its bow(as in archery) knot. not bow(as in ship.

[RexReese]

I have been watching several of your vids....great stuff!

[PompousFlea]

Dang, that's awesome! Gotta try this soon.

[381awsomedude]

Were the zip ties heavy duty?because those zip ties broke apart pretty quickly.

[ITStactical]

If you watch the video on shimming that you also commented on, you'll see the package for the zip ties as well as hear that they were the heaviest duty ties we could find at Lowes and Home Depot. They carry a 175lb. rating and were breaking easily. The friction saw completely melts them through and can melt any kind of plastic fairly easy no matter how thick it is. Thanks for the comment!

[381awsomedude]

Thanks dude, I saw the friction saw vid before the shimming one so i didn't know what kind you used. But your WAY better than the guy on surviving disaster. Your vids ROCK

[ITStactical]

Thanks brother, appreciate the kind words.

[snakeman200913]

@ITStactical man im on raiders and the 550 cord helped so muchh thanks man u should hsve ur own survival tv series

[file83]

@ITStactical Real zip tie handcuffs are rated at 400 lbs. 

[shoelace510]

@381awsomedude Yeah they are 175 lb rated...

[TJKV]

Was the paracord gutted?

[ITStactical]

TJKV, No it wasn't in the video, but it will work either way.

Thanks for the comment!

[Cantabron1988]

stupid question but: was the cord damaged at all?

[ITStactical]

Cantabron1988,

The cord will get some hot spots afterward, but it's still in my shoe and doing fine.

Thanks for the comment!

Bryan