Overview and review of the Rogue Echo dog sled
This is an overview of the Rogue Echo sled including pros, cons, and alternatives. This was originally posted in Which sled to get from Rogue.
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Overview of the Rogue Echo Dogsled
Price $195
The
Rogue Echo Dogsled is a streamlined version of the first Dogsled design from Rogue. This way they manage to cut cost on a time tested model for push and pull movements for your home gym or commercial gym. With 450lb weight capacity you can still get a challenging workout in, while keeping mobile. If you are worried about the floor you can get plastic skis to do less damage. The full specifications are:
- Made in the USA
- Single-piece formed steel construction: 0.25" Plate Steel
- Foot Print: 36.5" x 25"
- Height: 37.5" (with uprights & plastic)
- Weight: 87LB, 450+LB weight capacity
- Includes (1) carabiner
- Includes (2) Push Poles which can be placed in any of the four sockets
- All hardware for set-up included
This is a solid low budget option for a home gym or commercial gym that works these
sleds a lot outdoors on rough surfaces.
Pros of the Rogue Echo Dogsled
This sled is mainly about the lowest price point possible from Rogue and does what it says on the tin. Dogsled, pin,
plate, go train. Nothing much more here.
Cons of the Echo Dogsled
- One purpose only
- Feet not detachable
Compared to the
Dogsled 1.2 the
echo sled only has one operation mode. You can detach the uprights for easier storage, but you can not use other attachments with it. Still, it has two carabiner holes prebuilt. Another problem can be the bottom of the sled. As it is mainly made from one piece, you have to get a new one if it breaks.
Alternatives to the Rogue Echo Dogsled
The
dogsled 1.2 is the upgraded version of the original
Dogsled design from Rogue. While the
Echo is the budget version, the
Dogsled 1.2 has many different options for attachments to make training more interesting and challenging. If you are only getting one
sled for yourself the
Dogsled 1.2 is probably the better buy. If you have to get an armada, stick with the
Echo sled.
The
Rogue butcher V2 is the truck amongst the
sled from Rogue. This sled can take the most
plates if you want to do heavy pushes. The downside is that it is not very versatile and harder to store than all the other
sled from Rogue because of its size.
The
Xpo trainer 2 has an innovative design for a
sled and uses wheels. This way it is less damaging to driveways and lawny in suburbia or your precious gym flooring. It wors with a flywheel engine that increases the resistance the harder you go at it. This is great for a good speed workout. If you want to et better at getting heavy loads moving from zero, the
XPO might not be the best tool to improve in this section.
Conclusion for the Rogue echo sled
The
Rogue echo sled is a great budget option to get yourself a high-quality sled to do your workouts outside. Especially if you are going to store your sled outside, this is probably a better option than the more expensive ones from Rogue.