Rogue Castro Rig vs TITAN wall mounted pulley
This is a comparison between the Rogue Castro rig and the TITAN wall mounted pulley including pros, cons, and alternatives. Follow the links for more details.
Overview and review of the TITAN wall mounted pulley $179
This is an overview of the TITAN wall mounted pulley including pros, cons and alternatives. This article was originally posted in Which gym machine to get from TITAN. Follow the links for additional information.
Related articles
Overview of the TITAN wall mounted pulley tower
The
TITAN wall mounted pulley tower is a great solution for any home gym that wants a pulley, but is strapped for space. The only prerequisite is that you are allowed to drill into the walls and ideally it is one of the outdoor / carrying walls. Plaster walls might not be ideal to install this so check your setup before getting to business. This
pulley tower is
plate loadable and comes with the necessary straps included in the shipping to start training. For the price you can not really complain and turn your gym in a more complete experience. The full specification of the
TITAN wall mounted pulley system are:
- Compatible with the T-3, X-2, X-3, and TITAN Series Power Racks
- Small footprint makes this Wall Mounted Pulley Tower a perfect addition for those with limited space
- Heavy-duty powder-coated steel frame
- Standard 1-inch weight posts with 7-inches of loadable sleeve length
- 18-Different adjustable positions opens up a variety of exercises to suit any size athlete
- Bottom bracket allows you to install the pulley tower into walls without disrupting your baseboard
- Includes: (2) single-hand straps
- Overall Height: 84.5-in.
- Footprint: 27-in x 26.5-in.
- Overall Depth: 25.5-in.
- Weight Capacity: 350 lb.
- Product Weight: 75 lb.
This is a great addition especially in a garage gym that is cheap, versatile, simple to use and space efficient. Nothing you can do wrong here for the price of a fancy dinner.
Pros of the TITAN wall mounted pulley tower
-
Price
-
Versatility
-
Space requirements
The price of this
pulley system is almost impossible to beat. You still get an industrial grade machine for the price of a consumer product. IT can be used for almost any pulley exercise you might wanted to do on a bigger station without the disadvantage of the lack of stability and the need for more space. Easy solution for a great gym addition.
Cons of the TITAN wall mounted pulley tower
-
Wall installation
-
Plate loaded
The only real problem with this is that the tools you need to drill into the wall will probably cost more to rent or buy than the
pulley station itself. It also depends on whether you are actual allowed to drill into the walls of the house or apartment you are living in.
You will also need to factor in the cost of
plates,if you do not already have some. 230lbs can be gotten from TITAN for about $400.
Alternatives to the Titan wall mounted pulley tower
-
-
-
Rogue Jammer bar
-
Rogue lat pull
The
TITAN lat tower includes a seat and a weight stack for up to 300lbs to do lat pulls and rows. The design is a clone of the Rogue lat pull which outperforms the
TITAN lat tower in the finish and finer details. Apart from that it is the same machine for a considerably lower cost.
If you only want a machine to perform rows, the
TITAN plate loaded seated row is a good option with a small footprint that does not need to be installed on the wall. It comes including the seat and setup to row away once it is build. The only downside is that it is a one trick pony and not very versatile compared to the
wall mounted pulley.
The Rogue Jammer bar is a high quality pull up bar from Rogue that you can install over a door frame. I highly recommend to install it at the kitchen door and do pull ups whenever you go in or come out of the kitchen. An easy approach to fitness, relatively cheap and you can not do anything wring with.
The Rogue lat pull machine is the current gold standard in the market for lat pull machines. This thing is overbuilt in every way and Rogue paid close attention to the finer details in the finish. This also means that this beast comes in at a high price of around $2000. This is only an option if money is if little concern to you or you running a very professional and highly successful commercial gym.
Conclusion for the Titan wall mounted pulley tower
The
TITAN wall mounted pulley tower is one of the best options to get a pulley system into your home gym. Especially if you are good with tools and know how to install something into a solid wall. If you are not a handyman you can still get someone to install it for you and not be sad, as it was so cheap to buy this thing.
Overview and review of the Rogue V2 Castro Rig
Price: 1.866
This review was originally posted in the longer article "Which strength equipment to buy from rogue" in which you can read about 25 products of Rogue which cost more than 1.000$. The Rogue Castro V2 rig is the ultimate Rogue construction for the outdoor home warrior. See the details in this article.
What else to consider from Rogue
Overview of the Castro V2 rig
The
Castro rig weighs 474LB with a footprint of 80'' x 53''. It is 70'' long and has a width f 43''. IT is 144'' high
which makes it one of the highest options in the Rogue portfolio. For the price tag, it comes with all components ready to assemble. If you want to get some extra toys it is also compatible with Rogue
Monster lite accessory series.
How many clients should the Castro Rig bring you?
If you think that the
Rogue Castro V2 will bring you 7 new clients who pay you 50$ on a 1-year retainer it is worth the investment. This will yield 4.200$ net new revenue against an investment of 1.866$. Adjust the numbers for your own gym accordingly.
Pros of the Castro V2 rig
The Rogue V2 Rig provides everything you need for calisthenics and climbing needs in your own home. Bars at different heights for muscle ups. Anchors to attach ropes to. A fully functioning rack setup to put your
barbell on and get ready to rumble.
Cons of the Castro V2
The con of the
Castro V2 rig is that it is definitely an outdoor option unless you install it in a big industry hangar. I don't know about your backyard, but I live in Ireland and I wouldn't put it there.
Alternatives to the V2 Castro Rig
The Rogue
RML 690 is a cost-effective, sturdy option for a fully functioning home gym in your basement or garage. The height of the
Castro rig only makes it possible to install it outdoors for most homes, unless you are Oprah. If you do not want to spend more than 2.000$ on the skeleton of your gym this is a good option. You save money compared to the
RM6 or RMLC versions while still providing multiple squat stations and
plate storage space. The only downside is that it does not have the height for rope climbs. Find a tree in your backyard.
- 1x Rogue USMC PUll up rig @ 1.550$
If you want to train outside and have a lot of people to take care of the
USMC Pull up rig is your go to. This setup maximizes the
pull-up stations you get at a minimum price. The
pull up always has been a staple of marine training it works. They are a force to be reckoned with. So can your local football or rugby team by installing this beauty next to the pitch.
Conclusion
The Rogue castro V2 rig is a solid option to train in your own backyard. Rogue did the thinking and building to provide you with a secure construction on which you can climb and do your favorite barbell exercises while enjoying the fresh air.