Rogue Heavy Jump Rope vs Rapid Fit jump rope
This is a comparison between the Heavy jump rope and the Rapid fit jump rope including pros, cons and alternatives. Follow the links for more details
Overview and review of the Rapid fit jump rope
This is an overview of the Rapid fit jump rope which comes in at $49.95. You will see the pros and cons of this jump rope and also learn more about other Rogue Models. This article was originally posted in "Which jump rope to get from Rogue".
What else to consider from Rogue
Overview of the Rapid fit
The
Rapid fit jump rope is a good speed rope which is manufactured by RX Smart gear. It comes with bearing and a pop and lock function for the cable to be adjusted at the handles. This makes it a good option when you do not have a lot of people doing double unders in parallel, but still many individuals at different times in the day who need to adjust the rope to their needs. The specifics of the
Rapid fit are:
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Dual Bearing Speed Rope
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Ergonomic Grip-Friendly Handles in Black with Red logos
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Push-button cable re-sizing feature
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Buff 3.4 oz. Cable: PVC-coated, Aircraft-grade
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Option of Standard Red Cable (8’4” to 9’0”) or Long Black Cable (9’0” to 9’8”)
Pros of the Rapid fit
The biggest pro of the
Rapid fit is that you do not need to buy as many cables or jump ropes to accommodate different needs. While this is irrelevant for your own home gym and can become a problem in a busy
affiliate gym.
Cons of the Rapid fit
The pop and click mechanism makes the whole feeling of the swing for double unders less smooth than with permanent solutions. The mechanics can also break or lose their tightness when used often.
Alternatives to the Rapid fit
The
SR3 jump rope is the bread and butter model in the CrossFit community. If you are annoyed with the jump rope from the local shop and want to start with double unders, this is the one for you. It is part of many of the Rogue equipment packages and can also be bought in bulk to outfit an
affiliate or college gym.
The
SR1 jump rope is an alternative to get a bearing jump rope on the cheap. The
SR1 also has bearing to make the rope run smoothly but the handles are not made of Aluminium. This makes them lighter and more cost-efficient at the expense of being easier to break.
The
Rogue Pro Jump Rope is the ultimate jump rope from Rogue. It combines the speed of the speed ropes with the weight of
heavy ropes to create the most challenging and satisfying jump rope experience from Rogue. This product is also fully manufactured in the States. Apart from the price, there is nothing bad to be said about it since its first appearance at the CrossFit 2016 games.
Summary of the Rapid fit
Good for home use for the entire family or in a gym where bit many do double unders in parallel. An
affiliate gym might be better of buying multiple
SR3 for the price of this. A home warrior probably might get more out of the
SR2 Fraser or
Bridges edition.
This is an overview of the Rogue Heavy Jump rope which comes in at $47.25. You will see the pros and cons of this jump rope and also learn more about other Rogue Models. This article was originally posted in "Which jump rope to get from Rogue".
The
Rogue heavy jump rope is a good alternative to the many speed ropes which are in the portfolio. With the
heavy jump rope leans a bit more towards boxing rather than CrossFit style of using the jump rope. This means focusing on your upper body strength and endurance to keep your shoulders flexible and arms up for longer. The specifics of the
Rogue heavy jump rope are:
The rope swings slower and is harder to move. This makes it better for trick jumps and when you want to train for endurance.
The
SR3 comes with plastic handles and bushing. This is a good option for people who want to start training with double unders and find it to hard to do with the jump ropes from the local shop. The
SR3 is also part of many Rogue Equipment packages and can be purchased in bulk. This is the rope to get for beginners and as your
affiliate equipment.
If you prefer a sturdier setup and can spare around $50 for a jump rope you might want to look into the
SR2 series. There are several different combinations of handles and colors available. This jump rope has Aluminium handles and bearing instead of the bushing. This is one of the cheapest Aluminium jump ropes you can get from Rogue. It is a very good option for anyone who wants to upgrade their double under experience.
The Creme de la Creme of Rogue jump ropes is the
Rogue Pro. First used at the CrossFit games 2016 this rope combines the speed of a speed rope with the weight of a
heavy rope. If you want to be at the top of the game in any discipline, this is the one to get to train your double unders.