I doubt anyone thinks you're nuts. I will only allow zip ties to be installed with the proper tool.
I have been trying to find a picture on the web of the ties we use but haven't had any luck, and can't remember the brand name. They are basically about 18" of sash cord with a plastic guy line cleat on one end. Wrap them around the cables and pipe twice, stuff the open end through the clip and tug tight to lock. Tug free to unlock.
For me it depends on the cable. If it is a single piece of data or something small like that, I'll just use tie line. If it is a few pieces of 12/3 SO or a multi, I use the half-hitch and tie line method. If it is a whole bundle of multis or something of similar weight, I like to use a web cinched on the bundle and then clove-hitched to the pipe, and some tie line on the onstage side of the webbing, for good measure.
-Tim
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