Rogue P-6V pull up system vs Socket 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 pull up bar
This is an overview of the Rogue Socket pull up bar that looks at the pros, cons and alternatives for this product. Follow the links for additional detail.
Overview of the Rogue Socket pull up bar
Price $135 - $115
- Made in the USA
- 43” Single Pull-Up Bar - Compatible with Monster Series rigs and racks
- 7-gauge steel construction
- Diameter: 1.125"
- Cerakote Color Finish or optional Stainless Steel (at a lower cost)
- Optional Smooth or Knurled design
- Rogue logo on center of bar (not available on stainless steel version)
- Mounting Sockets and Hardware included
- Patent Pending Design
This is a great option when you are buying your first
rack and want to go with a more Crossfit, rather than a powerlifting deck out for your
rack.
Pros of the Rogue Socket pull up bar
- Easy to install
- Color options
- Space efficient
When your
rack doubles up as a pull-up bar you save a lot of space in your home gym. This
socket bar is very easily installed and needs no DIY skills to work. the multiple color options to build some contrast with your
rack or the rest of your gym is a nice touch and one of the little details which Rogue makes a market leader, rather than a follower.
Cons of the Rogue socket pull up bar
- Attached to the rack
- Only straight
- Can not be daisy-chained
Bars that are attached to a
rack that is not part of a
rig are usually not great for muscle-ups or kipping. Even if you bolt down the
rack and weigh it down with plates the movement will still go through the entire structure, messing up the flow a little. If you kip a lot and do WODs which include running around a lot, a pull-up station separate from your
rack is a better option. In a commercial gym that might want to run classes with up to 20 people doing pull-ups at the same time, the
socket bar is also not an option as it needs to be attached to a
rack or squat stand. That will drive prices through the roof compared to a daisy chain solution using the
P-4 or
P6 V system.
Alternatives to the Rogue socket pull up bar
If you want to facilitate a big group of people for doing pull-ups in parallel you can either use a
rogue rig or daisy chain multiple P-4 systems. A
rig will provide pull up stations, squat, and bench stations while also making the bars stable enough for kipping pull-ups. The
P-4 system will not provide squat or bench stations, but great stability and freedom of movement. If you have space probably make one wall
P-4 for pull-ups of any sort while placing 2 - 4
racks at the opposite side of the gym.If your space is very narrow, the
rig would be a better option.
The
jammer pull up bar is the ultimate home pull up bar. It is easy to install, comes in different colors, and is not as cheap as many of the other pull up bars you find for home use in the market.
The
curl pull up bar is a curved version of the
socket bar that provides you with more grip options. This is especially a good option if you mainly do straight pull-ups and want to easy on your wrists.
Conclusion for the Rogue Socket pull up bar
The
Rogue Socket pull up bar is a great option for your
Rogue rack on the purchase when you want to do occasional muscle-ups and some kipping. Hardcore Crossfit fans should invest in a separate pull up station to be flexible and not feel like they bring everything on the
rack down with them.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.