Rogue pegboard vs P-6V pull up system
This is a comparison of the Rogue Pegboard and 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 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.
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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.
Overview and review of the Rogue pegboard
This is an overview of the Rogue pegboard that looks at the pros, cons and alternatives for this product. Follow the links for additional detail.
Overview of the Rogue Pegboard
Price $375 (Maple) / $275 (Pine) / $175/€202.50 (Pine with no metal plate)
The
Rogue Pegboard comes in three variations in the US and one in the EU. The PB1 is the cheapest with no metal plates and extra finish. The PB2 comes in maple or pine with metal plates and Polyurethane finish. This is a good addition to a home gym with high ceilings or any box gym that wants to add some
climbing options to their walls.
The full specifications read as follows:
- Made in the USA
- Wood Board available in Pine or Maple
- 95.625” tall x 11.75” wide x 1.5” thick
- 35 Staggered Holes
- 2 Pegs / Dowel Rods: Unfinished Hickory – 6.5” long, 1.19” diameter
- 6 Counter Bored Mounting Holes
- Mounting Hardware NOT Included
If you have a big gym and want to work with
pegboards a few more of these can create some interesting courses along a wall that is otherwise bare and has little to no training use. It will also train upper body strength in more various ways than just a pull-up bar. Still, this is not the only option from Rogue to get
some climbing options into your gym.
Pros of the Rogue pegboard
- Versatile
- Mixes things up
- Good quality wood
- Simple
This is a great training tool that has been around for decades in numerous variations. Especially if your ceilings are high and you can afford to place 3 - 8 of these across the wall, it can make for some fun challenges. You can weigh up the pros and cons compared to an actual
climbing wall, but that either needs more elbow grease by yourself or costs more to be installed by a professional company. This is a good little change to pull-ups and muscle-ups which also trains the eye to hand coordination. Instructors will not have to explain a lot for this training tool, so a good thing to buy when you have a spare wall that is unused in your facility or barn/garage gym.
Cons of the Rogue pegboard
- Needs high ceiling
- Needs professional installation
- Injury risk
- Pegs are separate
The
pegboard will have its best effect when you can install it somewhere between 180cms to 200cms height. Basically you want people to have to stretch their arms at least a little to reach the lowest pegs to get the best training effect. This is bad news for most home gym owners unless they live in a palace. If the
pegboard is installed with the top on eye level you will have to start from a seated position to
climb. This puts you quite far away from the wall and becomes very challenging. In this setup, you will most likely end up using the
pegboard as a storage unit rather than for its original intent.
If you know your way around a drill and a wall, you are more than welcome to put your faith into installing the
pegboard in a secure way. If you are not, you will have to get a professional in for the installation. Especially when your walls are concrete, this is not the easiest piece of equipment to buy from Rogue to install. The highest anchors will be 3 - 5 meters up the wall if you want to get the most out of the
pegboard.
Compared to regular pull up systems the injury risk is also higher. You will be higher up. The nature of the
climbing makes it more dangerous and you can also fall from higher up or scrape along the wall. Make sure, that you also get some mats under the
pegboard. Especially if you run a professional gym and you might be open to a court case if you do not provide proper mats under the
pegboard.
The last problem are the pegs themselves. This is not a big problem in a home gym, but in a professional gym, these tend to get lost or misplaced. Make sure you get a couple of spare ones on your original order and always get some new when you are notified that the pegs are lost. Otherwise, your fancy
climbing wall becomes unusable until the new pegs are delivered.
Alternatives to the pegboard
Alternatives to the pegboard are:
The
Rogue monkey rig is a fully functioning gym for multiple athletes at the same time. It is based on a
monster lite rig which has been combined with monkey bars to also provide a
climbing experience. If you have the ceiling for
pegboards to make sense, chances are high that you can also fit a
monkey rig into your facility. The biggest downside to the
monkey rig is the price. In return, you get a
climbing tool that is more accessible for beginners, bears lower injury risk, and leaves you open for more options. If you are currently in the market to build a gym in which you can also
climb, this is a good bet. Especially when you are starting from scratch.
If you already have a
Rogue Rig or daisy-chained multiple
Rogue power racks together, then the
Climbing hold cross members can be a good option. These will require less elbow grease to be installed and will also cost less than the
pegboard. Further advantages are lower injury risk and no problems with lost pegs. The downside is that
climbing on these will not be as rewarding and thrilling than racing up and down the pegboard.
Rogue climbing ropes are a cheap option to get upper body strength covered in your box. If your ceilings are high this is probably the cheapest way to get a lot of vertical climbing mileage in. It is low maintenance and time tested tool to develop grip and arm strength. The only downside is that
ropes need to be free-swinging and therefore take up more space than the
pegboard to achieve a similar training result. You will also need a bit of craftsmanship to secure them to the ceiling.
Summary for the Rogue pegboard
The
Rogue pegboard is a great climbing tool, especially if you have space for multiple across a large wall. Most home gym owners will probably struggle to find a proper space to install it unless they have a massive house or very high ceilings. For this price and you can also get a pull-up bar and a small kettlebell. This might leave you with more options for a starting home gym. For a professional gym this can make the difference between average and great on the fun scale.