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This Kevlar iPhone cable is supposed to survive anything … so we blew it up

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For the past few weeks, a company by the name of Zus has been generating quite a lot of buzz with its innovative new product: the Zus Kevlar cable. Unlike most charging cables, which tend to fray or break after a few months of rough use, the Zus Kevlar is designed to withstand a ridiculous amount of abuse.

As its name suggests, the cable is reinforced with a special blend of Kevlar — which supposedly that makes it five times stronger than steel. To demonstrate this, Zus actually used the cable to tow a small car — but even after seeing the impressive demo, we wanted to put it to the test and see for ourselves. How much abuse can this cable really take? Check out the video to find out.

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Alexander Thickstun
Alexander Thickstun
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Alexander graduated with a degree in Aerospace Engineering in 2005 and an MBA in 2011. He's an outdoor enthusiast and avid…
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