Rogue Y1 Yoke vs Rogue echo dog sled
This is a comparison of the Rogue Y1 Yoke and the Rogue Echo sled including pros, cons, and alternatives. This was originally posted in Which sled to get from Rogue.
Overview and review of the Rogue Echo dog sled
This is an overview of the Rogue Echo sled including pros, cons, and alternatives. This was originally posted in Which sled to get from Rogue.
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Overview of the Rogue Echo Dogsled
Price $195
The
Rogue Echo Dogsled is a streamlined version of the first Dogsled design from Rogue. This way they manage to cut cost on a time tested model for push and pull movements for your home gym or commercial gym. With 450lb weight capacity you can still get a challenging workout in, while keeping mobile. If you are worried about the floor you can get plastic skis to do less damage. The full specifications are:
- Made in the USA
- Single-piece formed steel construction: 0.25" Plate Steel
- Foot Print: 36.5" x 25"
- Height: 37.5" (with uprights & plastic)
- Weight: 87LB, 450+LB weight capacity
- Includes (1) carabiner
- Includes (2) Push Poles which can be placed in any of the four sockets
- All hardware for set-up included
This is a solid low budget option for a home gym or commercial gym that works these
sleds a lot outdoors on rough surfaces.
Pros of the Rogue Echo Dogsled
This sled is mainly about the lowest price point possible from Rogue and does what it says on the tin. Dogsled, pin,
plate, go train. Nothing much more here.
Cons of the Echo Dogsled
- One purpose only
- Feet not detachable
Compared to the
Dogsled 1.2 the
echo sled only has one operation mode. You can detach the uprights for easier storage, but you can not use other attachments with it. Still, it has two carabiner holes prebuilt. Another problem can be the bottom of the sled. As it is mainly made from one piece, you have to get a new one if it breaks.
Alternatives to the Rogue Echo Dogsled
The
dogsled 1.2 is the upgraded version of the original
Dogsled design from Rogue. While the
Echo is the budget version, the
Dogsled 1.2 has many different options for attachments to make training more interesting and challenging. If you are only getting one
sled for yourself the
Dogsled 1.2 is probably the better buy. If you have to get an armada, stick with the
Echo sled.
The
Rogue butcher V2 is the truck amongst the
sled from Rogue. This sled can take the most
plates if you want to do heavy pushes. The downside is that it is not very versatile and harder to store than all the other
sled from Rogue because of its size.
The
Xpo trainer 2 has an innovative design for a
sled and uses wheels. This way it is less damaging to driveways and lawny in suburbia or your precious gym flooring. It wors with a flywheel engine that increases the resistance the harder you go at it. This is great for a good speed workout. If you want to et better at getting heavy loads moving from zero, the
XPO might not be the best tool to improve in this section.
Conclusion for the Rogue echo sled
The
Rogue echo sled is a great budget option to get yourself a high-quality sled to do your workouts outside. Especially if you are going to store your sled outside, this is probably a better option than the more expensive ones from Rogue.
Overview and review of the Rogue Y1 Yoke
This is an overview of the Rogue Y1 Yoke including pros, cons, and alternatives. Follow the links for more details
Overview of the Rogue Y1
Price: $495
The
Rogue Y1 is the smallest
Yoke in the Rogue Line up and comes in at $495. The
Yokes from Rogue are often overlooked for home gym purchases or commercial facilities. For not a lot of money for Rogue items, you get a
sled,
squat stand, and
Yoke in one go. This combination covers most training needs without taking up too much space or money. The full specifications of the
Y1 are:
- Made in the USA
- Height: 72"
- Total Weight Capacity: 750+LB (two side and four corner-post plate storage options)
- Applications: Pushing, Pulling, Carrying, Zercher, Squat, Press, etc.
- (2) Uprights: 2 x 3" 11-Gauge steel
- Crossbar: 3" OD
- (2) Bases and (4) Skid Feet with Plate Storage Posts
- (2) J-Cups
This is a solid option for a reasonable price, that can transform your home gym or professional facility.
Pros of the Rogue Y1
- Good value for money
- Multiple applications
- Space efficient
Compared to get a
rack,
sled, and
yoke, the
Y1 is very space and price-efficient. You can do a whole list of exercises with this one piece of equipment. Especially if you know how to train without safeties, this is a good pick for you.
Cons of the Rogue Y1
- Limited safety
- Limited space for attachments
- Bigger than a half rack
If you want to save space or if you can not get the full use of the
Yoke is your making space, then a half-
rack might be the better option. A half
rack will give you more security as you can use safety pins or straps and also more cross-member real estate to attach bands or any other kind of extra devices. If you want an all-in-one ready station for raw strength, this is it. If you are looking for something a little more modular, go for the
squat stands.
Alternatives to the Rogue Y1
If you are looking for a bigger
yoke for more balance, or because you want to toss things over the Crossbar, than you can opt for the
Rogue Y2 or Rogue Y3. It is the same structure as the
Y1, just with higher uprights. This way the height increases and you have a few more options for your training.
The
Rogue SM1 is an alternative if you just want a
squat stand and start a home gym based on the Rogue Monster series. The monster series provides bigger beams which make for a more stable structure. It is also the product line that Rogue invests most of its time in to develop further. If you only see these first cross members as the start of a bigger gym in the future based on the Monster series, than the
SM1 is a good place to start.
If you are looking for a
sled for your home gym, but do not want to move your
rack setup in and out of the garage each time you want to put a session in, then the
XPO trainer 2 is great for you. The
XPO is the only
sled with wheels that works with a flywheel resistance. The harder you push, the harder it gets. This is a great solution if you do not want to wreck our lawn or driveway, while still going hard at it.
Conclusion for the Rogue Y1
The
Rogue Y1 is possibly the cheapest all in one gym that you can get from Rogue. if you have space and now how to train in these various ways, then the Rogue Yoke 1 is the right choice for you. If you want to keep your different training stations separate, go for a
squat stand instead or upgrade to a full
rack.