Rogue Echo dog sled vs Rogue S25 sled
This is a comparison of the Rogue Echo dog sled and the Rogue S25 sled including pros, cons, and alternatives. This was originally posted in Which sled to get from Rogue.
Overview and review of the Rogue S25 fatboy sled
This is an overview of the S25 Fatboy sled including pros, cons, and alternatives. This was originally posted in Which sled to get from Rogue.
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Overview of the S25 Fat boy sled
Price $120
The
Rogue S25 fat boy sled
was one of the first Sleds out of the Rogue portfolio. Inspired by military designs for entrenching it was upgraded from the S35 to provide more surface for your
plates. Overall it is basically a metal
plate that you can stack
plates on with folded metal to each side to get mud and other debris away from the main body. The full specifications of this sled are:
- Made in the USA
- Footprint: 21.5" x 16"
- 0.25" Bent Steel Plate Rails to protect your plates
- 16.625" Fold-Flat Weight Post can stack steel plates or bumpers
- Black Powdercoat Finish
- Laser-Cut Rogue branding
- Includes 16' Rogue Sled Strap
- 16' Spud Inc. 3" Strap available to add to order (extra cost)
This is the small version to take anywhere.
Pros of the S25 Fat boy sled
The pros of the S25 Fatboy sled are:
- Compact design
- Low price
- Easy setup
This is a simple tool that does not make you think too much. In strength training, that is a good thing. You can take it anywhere without too much hassle and all do not break the bank for buying one.
Cons of the S 25 Fat boy sled
The cons of the S25 fatboy sled are:
- No uprights for pushing
- Only one end with a carabiner hole
- Can flip over when loaded light
The fat boy comes with no uprights to push the sled itself. This means it can only be used for pulling motions together with a strap. Sometimes it can be good just to ram yourself into the uprights and get going, rather than having to get into the harness first.
For turning the Fatboy S25 also only has one hole for the carabiner to go in. With lightweight this means a high likelihood of tipping when you turn at speed. With heavyweights you will have to struggle to turn around, rather than just clipping the carabiner on the other side.
Alternatives to the Fat boy S25
Alternatives to the Fatboy S25 are:
- Fatboy S35
- SPud inc Magic carpet
The S35 sled is smaller version of the S25 and is otherwise the same. If you want a really small sled to be taken anywhere,this can be it.
The spud inc magic carpet is an alternative to the S35 which will not damage your floor as much. Instead of metal, this sled is made of the same material most straps are made of. This way it avoids the scratching that metal can cause on some grounds. The downside is that it is way easier to move the weight. There is a reason why good movers always bring old carpets with them to move heavy objects.
Conclusion for the S25 fat boy sled
The
S25
is a good option if you see yourself regularly going on a small car to train with a sled somewhere nearby. If that is not the case, I personally think that the
Rogue slice sled is a better investment. For a minimum amount of more money you get a sled that is still compact, but also can be pushed rather than just pulled.
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.
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.