The Millennium Reel has an innovative, patented design, which does not use rotating rings with brush rub or mercury contacts. Therefore, the problems associated with rotary contacts have been eliminated. The three springs used for rewinding the cable double as wires for the three electric signals. This provides for greater efficiency since there are no contacts. The reel's thickness is just 4.8cm only slightly more than the piste's height. The diameter of the cable coil is 31cm. Therefore the reel can wind the 20-meter cable in just 20 turns. A strong stainless steel case which is sturdy and easy to clean. In addition, due to its flat, square shape, it is easy to carry and store. Thanks to its solid 4.8kg weight and its four "rubber feet”, the reel is extremely steady - pulls on the cable during matches can hardly move the reel. The reel's design moderates the speed of winding when the cable is released from longer distances. The braking mechanism exploits centrifugal force and activates only when the reel exceeds a certain rotary speed. Strong or “bad” pulls received by the cable at the end of the run are therefore avoided.