Rogue Slice sled vs Rogue S25 sled
This is a comparison of the Rogue slice sled and the Rogue S25 sled including pros, cons, and alternatives. This was originally posted in Which sled to get from Rogue.
Overview and review of the Rogue S25 fatboy sled
This is an overview of the S25 Fatboy sled including pros, cons, and alternatives. This was originally posted in Which sled to get from Rogue.
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Overview of the S25 Fat boy sled
Price $120
The
Rogue S25 fat boy sled
was one of the first Sleds out of the Rogue portfolio. Inspired by military designs for entrenching it was upgraded from the S35 to provide more surface for your
plates. Overall it is basically a metal
plate that you can stack
plates on with folded metal to each side to get mud and other debris away from the main body. The full specifications of this sled are:
- Made in the USA
- Footprint: 21.5" x 16"
- 0.25" Bent Steel Plate Rails to protect your plates
- 16.625" Fold-Flat Weight Post can stack steel plates or bumpers
- Black Powdercoat Finish
- Laser-Cut Rogue branding
- Includes 16' Rogue Sled Strap
- 16' Spud Inc. 3" Strap available to add to order (extra cost)
This is the small version to take anywhere.
Pros of the S25 Fat boy sled
The pros of the S25 Fatboy sled are:
- Compact design
- Low price
- Easy setup
This is a simple tool that does not make you think too much. In strength training, that is a good thing. You can take it anywhere without too much hassle and all do not break the bank for buying one.
Cons of the S 25 Fat boy sled
The cons of the S25 fatboy sled are:
- No uprights for pushing
- Only one end with a carabiner hole
- Can flip over when loaded light
The fat boy comes with no uprights to push the sled itself. This means it can only be used for pulling motions together with a strap. Sometimes it can be good just to ram yourself into the uprights and get going, rather than having to get into the harness first.
For turning the Fatboy S25 also only has one hole for the carabiner to go in. With lightweight this means a high likelihood of tipping when you turn at speed. With heavyweights you will have to struggle to turn around, rather than just clipping the carabiner on the other side.
Alternatives to the Fat boy S25
Alternatives to the Fatboy S25 are:
- Fatboy S35
- SPud inc Magic carpet
The S35 sled is smaller version of the S25 and is otherwise the same. If you want a really small sled to be taken anywhere,this can be it.
The spud inc magic carpet is an alternative to the S35 which will not damage your floor as much. Instead of metal, this sled is made of the same material most straps are made of. This way it avoids the scratching that metal can cause on some grounds. The downside is that it is way easier to move the weight. There is a reason why good movers always bring old carpets with them to move heavy objects.
Conclusion for the S25 fat boy sled
The
S25
is a good option if you see yourself regularly going on a small car to train with a sled somewhere nearby. If that is not the case, I personally think that the
Rogue slice sled is a better investment. For a minimum amount of more money you get a sled that is still compact, but also can be pushed rather than just pulled.
This is an overview of the Rogue Slice sled including pros, cons, and alternatives. This was originally posted in Which sled to get from Rogue.
The
rogue slice sled is the smallest sled from Rogue that you can still push via its uprights. The arrow style design makes it a bit easier to push than either sled from Rogue. The unique feature of this sled is that you can fold down the
plate pin in the middle for easy storage. This sled can be compacted down so much that you can easily fit it into your car. The full specifications are:
If you go a little upmarket you can get the
Dogsled 1.2 with a lot more options to fit your individual training needs or just having a bit more fun. Especially if the purchase for yourself and this is the only
sled you are likely to ever get, go for the
Dogsled 1.2 instead and pick some attachments you will actually use rather than all of them.
The
Rogue butcher V2 is the better option for anyone who wants to get the maximum load possible on their slide. In all fairness to most mere mortals that does not apply as they will not push around 1000lbs. Still, if you are in that market, the
slice sled is not the right option for you.
Roughly in the same price category is the
Rogue Echo dogsled. While the frame is sturdier as the
plate pin can not be flipped, I would still go for the
slice sled instead. As you are already wanting to save money looking at this option, you can also go with the model that can be stored easier behind a locker or similar.
The
rogue slice sled is the most attractive sled from Rogue in the lower price ranges. It easy to store, still comes with uprights, does not cost too much and can load up to 300lbs. I personally think the smaller sleds are a bit pointless and otherwise, you will have to use a bit more money.