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The Regulation Cable Set
Speedcabling is performed with short, medium, and long
cables. In the United States, where the sport originated,
these cables are of length 7, 14, and 21 feet.
International speedcabling competitions utilize 2, 3, and
7 meter cables.
There are two events that are typically conducted. In
2-2-2 competition, the contestant's set consists of two
of each cable. In 4-4-4 competition there are four of
each type of cable.
CAT-5 Ethernet cables are to be used. Contestants may use
any cable they wish, as long as it is capable of carrying
100Mb/s prior to competition. During competition, the
colors red, blue, and yellow are used for the short,
medium, and long cables resepectively.
Bundling Regulations
The process of bundling the cables must be applied
uniformly and methodically, to ensure the integrity of
our sport. During official competition bundling may only
be performed by certified bundlers.
The first step in bundling is the establishment of the
figure-8. The set is stretched out, with the cables
unentwined and approximately colinear. One set of ends is
grabbed in one hand. With the other, the cables are
smoothed and a figure-8 of one meter in length is formed.
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Establishment of the figure-8 (drawing by Tetsuo Kanai)
The second step is the tangling process, which is
performed at a laundromat or similar facility. The
figure-8 structure is placed into a dryer, on high heat
setting, for exactly three minutes. When performed
correctly, the set becomes denser and more entangled.
The final step is the cooling period. The bundle must be
allowed to cool until it regains room temperature. Then
the competition can begin!
Competition Structure
The bundles are placed on a table at waist height. The
beginning of time is sounded by the referee. The
contestants begin cabling. A wire is considered separate
when it is in contact with no other wires. Each
contestant must separate each wire, and demonstrate its
separation by holding the wire above their head.
The full body of the cable must be held above the head to
complete a separation. This requirement is in place so
that separation will be visually clear to the referee.
The last cable must also be held above the head in this
manner.
After each separation, the separated wire must be placed
on the floor. If a non-separated wire touches the floor,
the contestant is immediately disqualified. The first
contestant to separate all of their wires wins.
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