Rogue Y1 Yoke vs Rogue S25 fatboy sled
This is a comparison of the Rogue Y1 Yoke and the Rogue S25 fatboy 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.
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.