Never seen a cable like that. We used this with a towing basket and it didnt fail us! A little puffy for the first week but will eventually work its way down to a more comfortable level. It might be that I couldnt get the best angle on the screwheads, as the angle was above my head, so I will try with some screws with a different head that may be easier to work with. I’ve had it for a few days and my daughter barely uses it because I always use them. I wanted this so I could debulk my closet floor from a shoe rack. Size 12 American shoes fit easily. They have a good weight and I love they were individually wrapped. You can pair 2 for a truly amazing sound. It’s not terrible but it could be smoother/softer.