Overview and review Monster Slinger
The Rogue Monster Slinger is a compromise between a full lat pull or a makeshift solution for your Rogue rack.
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Most popular Rogue accessory in 2020
This is an overview of the most popular Rogue accessory on Marathon-Crossfit.com in 2020 based on views of the reviews and click throughs to the Rogue fitness shop for purchases. If want to know more about the details on how this data was collected you can read what were the most popular rogue products in 2020.
These were the most popular accessories from Rogue on Marathon-CrossFit.com. The ranking is as followed:
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The
LT1 50 cal lever arm had a huge surge in interest this year. It can be used to turn your rack into multiple different gym machines by attaching arms to it. The secret sauce is a pop and lock system to adjust the height which has been inspired by the 50 cal machine gun. These are a little pricey as you can get a full rack for the same price, but they are worth it if you compare it to getting all of the separate machines instead. If you are considering these, you are probably a Rogue fanboy/girl anyway and the price won’t be what matters most to you.
You can read the full review of the Rogue LT1 50 cal lever arm by following this link.
The last accessory on the list is the
Rogue Monster slinger which I personally would not recommend. Rogue put this out to monetize on people who already have a Rogue rack and have no space for a lat pull. The
monster slinger is basically the pulley system that is being used on the newer lat pull towers from Rogue. While this is sound commercial thinking, Rogue did not pay enough attention to detail on how someone would actually use this pulley she attached to the rack. It’s a nice toy to get but for the money, I think you are better off getting a couple of strongman sandbags or a pair of
loadable dumbbells from Rogue. They are fun and you will get some tricep activation out of them too.
You can follow this link to read the full review of the Rogue Monster slinger.
The
Rogue slinger is an attachment to turn your existing rogue into a
lat pulldown and ranges from $225 to $290 depending on which version you are getting. The
slinger can be used with a resistance band or plate loaded option. This is an item where you have to pay special attention to the details to get the right fit. The specifications are:
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(2) Slinger Mounting Plates
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(2) 6" Cable Pulleys
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(1) 1/4" MIL Spec Cable with Rogue made hardware
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(1) Slinger Extension Strap - for 100” and 108” units
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(1) Slinger Band Sheath - 1000D Cordura
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(2) Carabiners
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(2) Black Zinc 1" Monster Bolt Assemblies
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(2) Rubber Grommets for protecting the cable
This is a cost-efficient solution for a
lat pulldown which is not completely makeshift. Rogue was smart by marketing its pulley system as a separate product while they are working on a bigger range of machines with a reflex for commercial gyms. Keep in mind that this is not as tidy a solution as a proper
lat pull and will have some downsides when you use it.
Pros of the Rogue Slinger
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The price
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Space
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The value for money
The
Rogue slingers price and space requirements are superior to a full
lat pull machine which is ten times the cost. If you already have a rogue rack, the
slinger is an easy addition to add pulley work to your exercise regimen without breaking the bank or a wall in your home gym.
Cons of the Rogue Slinger
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Limited weight options
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Storage when not used
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Exposed mechanics
The
Rogue slinger is better than bands for resistance, but will not beat a traditional weight stack in terms of ease of use and amount of resistance provided.
The
slinger can be annoying when you are not using it. Rogue did not think about where the cables while going when you are not using the
slinger. A cheaper pulley system will be easier to remove and get out of the way fast, but also be less stable when used. Rogue has the
Spud Inc. pulley system in its shop which would fit that bill.
Alternatives to the slinger
The
Rogue lat pull-down will put you back around $2000. With this, you get a full stand-alone
lat pull and rowing machine including the weights. The
Rogue lat pull is available as an attachment to Rogue Monster racks or stand-alone. The weight stacks and mechanics are quite exposed, but storing nothing will get in the way. Compared to the
slinger it is a lot more space and money to be invested for faster and more convenient training at higher resistance.
The
Rogue LP2 is the next generation of
Rogue lat pull machines which combines the pulley from the
slinger with the components from the
lat pull down from Rogue. This machine will put you back around $3000 and will be the right choice for a commercial setting as it exposes the weight stacks and mechanics less compared to the lat pull. For any home gym, you would be overshooting the target in my opinion with this machine.
The
spud inc pulley system is a little cheaper than the
slinger. It is easier to install and remove from the rack than the
slinger but therefore also less stable. The
spud inc is the right choice of you want o transport your lat pull often or get it out if the way faster. In return, you will not go crazy on weights with this one.
Summary of the slinger
The
Rogue slinger is a good solution if you already own a rogue rack. If you do not have space or money for a
lat pull go for the
slinger. Otherwise, invest in a proper
lat pull to be proud and train without annoying cables in your way.