Rogue pegboard vs Rogue P-3 pull up system
This is a comparison of the Rogue Pegboard and the Rogue P-3 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-3 pull up system
This is an overview of the Rogue P-3 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-3 pull up system
Price $135 - $260
The
Rogue P-3 pull up system can be mounted to the wall or the ceiling so that you can do pull-ups or muscle-ups. It comes with two different setups to put your steel rod in. You can daisy chain multiple brackets together for a long pull up station, as long as you bring some DIY skills to the table. The full specifications of the
P-3 pull-up system are:
- 11-Gauge Steel
- Depth: 14" or 22" from wall/ceiling
- Width: Can be set on 16" Stud Centers or custom width up to 48" between brackets
- Total Length: You can add brackets for miles by putting brackets in a row. 1"/1.25" Pipe can be purchased from local tube supplier in 24' lengths
- Orientation: This unit can be setup vertically or horizontally, our unique support arm will keep this rig sturdy!
- Mounting Hardware NOT included
This is a good option when your space is limited and you can not go too far away from your wall. Otherwise, the
P-4 might be a better option to enable Muscle-ups and kipping pull-ups.
Pros of the P-3 Pull up system
- Two drilled holes for bar
- Extra beam for stability
- Compact design and low price
The
P-3 pull up system is compact and less costly than other options in the Rogue Line up. Yu also get an extra hole drilled into the brackets so that you can change things around when you want to. This is unlikely when you daisy chain multiple brackets in a big facility, but can be an option for an individual user in their home gym. Compared to the
P-6v and
P-5v this construction has an extra metal beam. While not ideal for installation on the ceiling, it will provide extra stability for kipping pull-ups when mounted on a wall.
Cons of the P-3 pull-up system
- DIY skills required
- Less clearance to the wall
- Only straight grip
To install the
P-3 system successfully in your home or professional gym you will need some DIY skills and make a trip to home depot. You need to able to drill a hole into a concrete wall, get the right nuts and bolts, and make the brackets level. Some people enjoy these projects while others do not even own a toolbox. If you are part of the second group, stay clear of the
P-3. IN comparison to the
P-4 you will also get less clearance to the wall or ceiling. If you have space, maybe upgrade to the
P-4. Last but not least the straight bar does not provide the same amount of variations for grip than a
Crown pull up bar or hanging crossmember would do.
Alternatives to the P-3 pull up system
The
P-4 pull up system might be the better choice for anyone who wants to do kipping pull-ups and muscle-ups in their home. With the
P-4 you will get a little more clearance from the wall or the ceiling to throw your weight about. The downsides compared to the
P-3 are the slightly higher cost and that you only have one hole pre-drilled to put a pull-up bar through the bracket.
The
Jammer pull-up bar is the safe bet for anyone who sucks at DIY. You will get a complete set to mount the pull-up bar above a door and you will not struggle as much to get it level and attach the pull-up bar. The downside is that this bar has almost no clearance to the wall and is therefore only suitable for straight pull-ups.
The
Crown pull up bar might be the better choice when you already have a
Rogue rack and you are not interested in circuit training, kipping, or muscle-ups. The
Crown pull up bar can be attached to a
Rogue rack crossmember and provides you with many different grip variations from narrow, to wide pull-up grips and even spheres to hold on to.
Conclusion for the P-3 Rogue pull-up system
If you have the DIY skills pay up the $10 and go for the
P-4 instead. The only exception would be if you are setting up this bar in a really narrow space. If you have very little DIY skills and do not want to kip or do muscle-ups, the
jammer pull-up bar is your friend. If you already own a
Rogue rack and want to upgrade in the pull-up department then the
Crown pull up attachment is probably the best value for money option you can get.
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.