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
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".
What else to consider from Rogue
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:
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Dual Bearing Speed Rope
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Ergonomic Grip-Friendly Handles in Black with Red logos
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Push-button cable re-sizing feature
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Buff 3.4 oz. Cable: PVC-coated, Aircraft-grade
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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
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.
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.
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
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
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.