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Mohawk fiber optic cable for steadicam use - durability and supplier information

16 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

What the thread found

  • Mohawk fiber optic steadicam cables can withstand significant physical damage such as being crushed flat and retain full functionality after recovery to their normal shape
  • The Mohawk part number M82046 is a fiber optic cable for steadicam equipment priced around 600 US dollars for a 6-foot length
  • Connector ends for Mohawk fiber optic cables cost approximately 200 US dollars each

Depends on

  • The durability claim is based on a single user's experience with two cables over an unspecified period
  • No technical specifications or performance data were provided beyond field observations
  • The pricing information is from 2010 and may not reflect current costs
  • Contact information provided included names which have been omitted per guidelines
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