Rogue P-6V pull up system vs Socket curl pull up bar
This is a comparison of the Rogue P-6V and the Rogue Socket pull up bar that looks at the pros, cons, and alternatives for this product. Follow the links for additional detail.
Overview and review of the Rogue Socket curl pull up bar
This is an overview of the Rogue Socket curl pull up bar that looks at the pros, cons and alternatives for this product. Follow the links for additional detail.
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Overview of the Rogue Curl pull up bar
Price $165 to $145
- Made in the USA
- 43” Cambered Pull-Up Bar - Compatible with Monster Series rigs and racks
- Solid Round Steel construction, precision formed
- Diameter: 28.5MM
- Black E-Coat Finish
- Ohio Knurling extended to close grip portion of bar
- Mounting Sockets and Hardware included
This is a good choice if you mainly do straight pull-ups and do not intend to do muscle-ups or kipping pull-ups. It has to be combined with a
rack purchase to function in your home gym.
Pros of the Rogue Curl pull up bar
- Easier on the wrists
- Grippy knurling
- Space efficient
Compared to straight pull up bars the
curl bar is a lot easier on the wrists. If you think that kipping pull-ups are for sissies and like to vary your grip a lot for straight pull-ups this is the bar to get. The knurling is tough on your hands and provides a good grip. As you are mounting this pull-up bar on a
rack it also saves space. Just make sure that you get the right
sockets fro your
rack if you purchase this pull up bar after acquiring your
rack from Rogue.
Cons of the Rogue curl pull up bar
- Bad setup for kipping
- Bad setup for muscle-ups
- No color options
The
Rogue curl pull up bar is great if you do your pull-ups hardstyle and stick to the philosophies of Pavel Tsatsoulin. If you are a Crossfit fan, this bar is pretty much useless. Kipping and muscle-ups are not great when your pull up bar comes in waves. In addition, Rogue also currently does not offer any color customizations on the
curl bar, where they do for the
socket pull up bar.
Alternatives to the Rogue Curl pull up bar
The
Rogue socket bar can also come with a
rack purchase. Depending on your preferences you can choose to equip the
rack with a
curl or
socket bar. Just take care at checkout. The plain version is even cheaper than the
curl bar and you can flick through the color options if you want to add a bit of pop.
For the
Rogue Crown pull up system you need to make sure that you buy an additional crossmember on your
rack purchase. Instead of choosing one of the pull-up bars, choose the 43" crossmember or the equivalent to that for the
rack you buy. The
Crown pull-up bar is then installed to the crossmember with nuts and bolts. Make sure you pick the right one to pair with your
rack is there is an option that goes with the
Infinity and
Monster Lite racks, while another goes with the
Monster series. The
crown pull-up bar is probably the best value for money pull up system Rogue offers when you want to train multiple pull-up and hanging grips. The
crown bar can not be used as stand-alone and needs to be mounted to a
rack crossmember.
Conclusion for the Rogue Curl pull up bar
I personally got this pull up bar with my RM4 purchase. As this was during Corona times I was mainly looking for delivery times, rather than the optimal solution for me. Preferably I would have gotten a socket or crown bar, but these were out of stock. If you are into straight pull-ups and you have the money to spend, go for the crown pull up bar. Otherwise, get the socket and add a splash of color to be able to do kipping pull-ups and muscle-ups.
Overview and review of the Rogue P-6V pull up system
This is an overview of the Rogue P-6V Pull up system that looks at the pros, cons and alternatives for this product. Follow the links for additional detail.
Overview of the Rogue P-6v Garage pull up system
The
Rogue P-6v pull up System is a good option if you want to build a pull-up system on a wall or hanging from the ceiling. It is especially interesting if you are good with your hands to install them yourself. If installed correctly and with a bit of elbow grease you have a good pull-up bar that you can also do muscle ups with, without having to invest the money into a
full rack system. Be careful when you place your order and try some sketches and do the measurements on your walls before purchasing. This will as ve time and frustration as this system needs some handiwork. The full specifications are:
- Made in the USA
- 1x2" 11-Gauge Steel
- Pull-Up Bar Depth: 30” from mount
- Width: Can be set on 16” stud centers or customized up to 48” between brackets
- Length: Put brackets in a row for limitless options. A long 1” steel tube or 1.25” OD pipe from a tube supplier or hardware store can be run through a daisy-chained line of P-6 brackets.
- Orientation: Vertical or Horizontal
- Hardware not included
This is the right choice if you know your way around a drill and some measuring type and want to do muscle-ups in a tight space.
Pros of the P-6v pull up system
- Versatile mounting options
- Clearance to the wall
- Low price
The bracket and pipe system of the
P-6v allows you to configure your pull up bars in multiple lengths, hanging from the wall or ceiling. This can turn an entire wall in your professional gym into a long pull up station without buying a
rig or daisy-chained racks. This makes it quite cost- and space-efficient if you lack the space for pull-ups in your professional gym. Home gyms can take advantage of the fact, that this setup creates a good bit of clearance to the wall you drill it into. This makes injuries less likely and muscle-ups possible.
The cons of the P-6v pull-up system
The cons of the
P-6v pull-up system are:
- Needs to be drilled into the wall
- Needs some creativity and precision to install
- Ordering process might not be straight forward
As with all modular kits from vendors, the
Rogue P-6v comes with the same problems. This is the right kit for someone who knows how to do a DIY job, make the measurements, and likes installing the pull-up system themself to the walls. If you are not able to do these works, factor in the labor costs you need to get these on the wall.
Alternatives to the P-6v pull-up system
If you are in the market to equip an entire gym wall you can also go all out and turn it into a
rig. With a
rig, you will get the pull-up stations, plus additional squat and bench press stations. The
Rogue Rigs can be gotten as
Monster lite or
Monster rigs which has an impact on have thick the steel gauges are. Different colors are also available. If you have the budget and lack rack space, as well as pull up space, this is the way to go. The downside is that a
rig comes in at a considerably higher cost.
Another option to consider is to equip your
rack with a pull-up bar. The
Monster lite and
Monster racks from Rogue come with different pullup bar options. You can choose from a
curl and
socket bar, while the
socket bars come in various colors. The
rack and pull up bar combo is great when you mainly intend on doing straight pull-ups with no kipping or muscle-ups. Then you can save some space for roughly the same money. If you want to do kipping pull-ups or muscle-ups, a free-standing pull-up bar which has been drilled to the wall is usually better. My experience is that anything that hangs on a
rack has the tendency to fall off when you do a proper kipping session unless you secure it with spring collars.
The
P4 pull up system is an alternative to the
P-6v. While the
P4 is intended to be installed on walls and not on ceilings, it has one more steel rod to secure the pull-up bar. This means more stability, especially if you throw a lot at it.
Conclusion for the P-6v pull up bar
If you want to install a chain of pull up stations hanging from the ceiling, this is probably one of the best bets from Rogue. Compared to the
Jammer bar, the installation is a little more complex. You need to know your way around a home depot store and a drill to make this setup work. Otherwise, stay away from it and go with one of the "out of the box" options from Rogue.