Abstract: An impact fence including an expanse of chain link fencing supported on a plurality of spaced posts. An elongate cable assembly extends between the posts, and the fencing is connected to the cable assembly. The cable assembly includes cable portions formed in loose curves with friction-braking devices resisting movement of such cable portions toward straight-line configuration. The friction-braking devices are in pairs mounted outside opposite sides of the curves and are connected to a holding device which maintains selected spacing between the braking devices.