This system is great and I have 2 of them.  I bought my first one 5 years ago and the cable still is very tight and holding the curtain very well. I don't understand why the negative reviews. I'm a 72 years old woman and I installed both of them by myself with no help at all,  all you need is common sense, patience and follow the instructions. You also need to use a light weight curtain, I used 3 very long curtain shower.