A cable tensioning system (100) including: a body (102) defining a balance point (104); a cable receiving area (112) having gripping elements (114) configured to grip and bias a cable (C) relative to the cable tensioning system (100); and a sensor configured to sense changes to a balance of the body (102) about the balance point (104), wherein the cable tensioning system (100) is configured to maintain the cable (C) within a preset range of tensions