I thought the hose was winning.
I have done the wire thing too, and it is harder to remove.
Today I repaired hotwire on the back paddocks which wasn't working. I found a break and a grounded spot. When I tested it after my repairs, I was a bit careless with how I held the test light and found out first hand just HOW well it was now working! Today is only half done; I wonder what else I can do stupid? Must be time for a vacation... ha, ha, ha.