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Rogue SR3 vs Rapid Fit jump rope

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Jul 9, 2020 9:00:00 AM

Rogue SR3 vs Rapid Fit jump rope

This is a comparison between the Rogue SR-3 jump rope and the Rapid fit jump rope including pros, cons and alternatives. Follow the links for more details

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Overview and review of the Rapid fit jump rope

This is an overview of the Rapid fit jump rope which comes in at $49.95. You will see the pros and cons of this jump rope and also learn more about other Rogue Models. This article was originally posted in "Which jump rope to get from Rogue".

 

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Overview of the Rapid fit 

 
The Rapid fit jump rope is a good speed rope which is manufactured by RX Smart gear. It comes with bearing and a pop and lock function for the cable to be adjusted at the handles. This makes it a good option when you do not have a lot of people doing double unders in parallel, but still many individuals at different times in the day who need to adjust the rope to their needs. The specifics of the Rapid fit are: 
 
  • Dual Bearing Speed Rope
  • Ergonomic Grip-Friendly Handles in Black with Red logos
  • Push-button cable re-sizing feature
  • Buff 3.4 oz. Cable: PVC-coated, Aircraft-grade
  • Option of Standard Red Cable (8’4” to 9’0”) or Long Black Cable (9’0” to 9’8”)
 
 

Pros of the Rapid fit 

 
The biggest pro of the Rapid fit is that you do not need to buy as many cables or jump ropes to accommodate different needs. While this is irrelevant for your own home gym and can become a problem in a busy affiliate gym. 
 

Cons of the Rapid fit 

 
The pop and click mechanism makes the whole feeling of the swing for double unders less smooth than with permanent solutions. The mechanics can also break or lose their tightness when used often. 

 

Alternatives to the Rapid fit 

 

Alternatives to the Rapid fit jump rope are: 
 
 
The SR3 jump rope is the bread and butter model in the CrossFit community. If you are annoyed with the jump rope from the local shop and want to start with double unders, this is the one for you. It is part of many of the Rogue equipment packages and can also be bought in bulk to outfit an affiliate or college gym. 
 
The SR1 jump rope is an alternative to get a bearing jump rope on the cheap. The SR1 also has bearing to make the rope run smoothly but the handles are not made of Aluminium. This makes them lighter and more cost-efficient at the expense of being easier to break. 
 
The Rogue Pro Jump Rope is the ultimate jump rope from Rogue. It combines the speed of the speed ropes with the weight of heavy ropes to create the most challenging and satisfying jump rope experience from Rogue. This product is also fully manufactured in the States. Apart from the price, there is nothing bad to be said about it since its first appearance at the CrossFit 2016 games. 
 

Summary of the Rapid fit 

 
Good for home use for the entire family or in a gym where bit many do double unders in parallel. An affiliate gym might be better of buying multiple SR3 for the price of this. A home warrior probably might get more out of the SR2 Fraser or Bridges edition. 
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Overview and review  of the Rogue SR 3 Bushing

This is an overview of the Rogue SR3 which comes in at $15.75. You will see the pros and cons of this jump rope and also learn more about other Rogue Models. This article was originally posted in "Which jump rope to get from Rogue".


Overview of the Rogue SR3

 
The Rogue SR 3 bushing jump rope is the bread and butter model of the Rogue Jump Rope line up. They are affordable and can be purchased in packs up to 20. The specs of the rope are: This article was originally posted "Which jump rope to get from Rogue"
 
  • Bushing Design
  • 11' cables are available for taller athletes
  • Handle Length: 6.75"
  • Cable: 120" Red Coated 3/32" speed cable
  • Adjustment: adjustable end with a fixed swaged end
  • Indestructible Glass-Filled Nylon Resin Rogue Handgrip
  • Tapered handle, 0.5" spindle to 7/8" diameter base
  • Recommend use on rubber or nonabrasive surface
  • Recommend 2.3MM - Standard speed rope cable
  • Recommend the 2.3MM Adjustable Screws
 
The SR3 has many different variations for handle length to fit every athlete's needs. The jump rope is not made in the US and is available in red. 
 

Pros of the SR3

 
The SR3 will provide double unders for an affordable price. Especially if you own a gym and wan to offer a higher quality, uniform experience for double unders, this is a great jump rope to get. 
 

Cons of the SR3 

 
The SR3 is not made in the US which might not be an option for you due to where you are employed are out of principle. The bushing also does not spin as fast as bearing which comes in at a higher price. 
 

Alternatives to the SR3 

 
Alternatives to the SR3 are 
 
 
The SR1 jump ropes from Rogue come with different handles. Some of them have special designs which are inspired by CrossFit athletes. What sets them apart from the SR3 is that they use bearing instead of the bushing and therefore spin faster. 
 
The heavy jump rope is an alternative to get more fatigue into your workouts. Heavy jump ropes have been a staple of martial artists all over the world to train and endurance in arms and shoulders. Just don’t expect to do double unders with this rope. 
 
The rogue pro jump rope combines the ideas of speed ropes and heavy ropes to form a heavy rope which can also be used to do double unders. First used in the 2016 CrossFit games, these ropes can be a good choice when you are buying for yourself. For buying in bulk, the price is a bit steep and you might want to go for another option out of the Rogue Portfolio 
 

Summary for the SR3 

 
The SR3 is the best option for anyone who wants to get started with double unders on a budget or buys for an affiliate on bulk. If you are not into double unders but coordination you might want to buy a slower rope. Expert athletes might go upmarket to simulate competition better. 

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