Of course you can also use inexpensive cable ties, but the Gear Ties can be quite wide use and are also produced very stable. I would have only again to make the effort and to see how much 3 "really are, namely not so much (7.62cm). What usually only enough for thin or short cables, but that they can ensure super. The wire is fully encased in rubber, What the cables also have a certain grip is when they are bound and thus can not roll. Virtually.