Rogue Y2 Yoke vs Rogue Echo dog sled
This is a comparison of the Rogue Y2 Yoke and the Rogue echo dog 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 Y2 Yoke
This is an overview of the Rogue Y2 Yoke including pros, cons, and alternatives. Follow the links for more details
Overview of the Rogue Y2
Price $535
The
Rogue Y2 is the next step up from a
squat stand from Rogue. The additional
plate storage and the adjustable cross-member on the
stand make it a great all in one gym option. You can use it as a
sled,
rack, and
yoke at the same time. For $535 you will find yourself a good deal, as long as you have the footprint to fit it into your commercial gym or home space. The full specifications are:
- Made in the USA
- Height: 92" with base
- Total Weight Capacity: 750+LB (two side storage and four corner-post weight storage options)
- Applications: Strongman Yoke Training, Pushing, Pulling, Carrying, Zercher, Squat, Press, etc.
- (2) Uprights: 2 x 3" 11-Gauge Steel
- (2) Bases and (4) Skid/Storage Feet
- Adjustable Crossbar: 3" OD
- (2) J-Cups
If you are looking into a budget
rack option from Rogue this is probably one of the best you can get, as long as you do not want to work with a lot of attachments in the future.
Pros of the Rogue Y2
- Great value for money
- Multiple-use cases
- Adjustable height
You will be hard-pressed to find more options in one
rack for this price from Rogue. If you want to be space and budget efficient, this is the way to go. You will get the use cases of equipment that can cost up to $5000 in this one
rack. Especially if you are a single user and do not have to worry about waiting times, this is great.
The cons of the Rogue Y2
- Limited safety
- Clunky for sled work
- Big footprint
While the
Y2 saves a lot of space as it combines a lot of functionality, it still has a larger footprint than a half
rack,
squat stand, RM3
rack. Compared to the purpose-built
sleds it is also clunkier to move. While bench pressing and squatting are possible, you will need spotter arms to be safe. Spotter arms just have the habit of being missed or making the whole structure fall over when you drop the weight. Safety üins and straps in a power
rack are easier to handle and more secure.
Alternatives to the Rogue Y2
The
Rogue Y1 is a smaller version of the
Rogue Y2. If you do not have very tall athletes or do not need to practice any sandbag throwing, the smaller version will do and save you a little bit of money.
The
SM2 squat stand is an alternative that saves some space compared to the
Yoke and only focuses on functioning as a
squat stand rather than a
yoke and
sled. With the
SM2 you also get the bigger steel tubes from the Monster series and can upgrade at a later stage to the big
racks that Rogue is currently focusing on.
The
volcano costs about 4 times what the
yoke costs but has its applications especially for very mature strongman. If you want to flip or carry very big weights the
Volcano is probably the better option than the
Rogue Y2.
Conclusion for the Rogue Y2
The
Rogue Y2 is an often overlooked option for home gym owners that does it all. It is relatively low priced and you can get a lot of mileage out of it. If you are not considering a folding
rack for your home gym, definitely look at this instead of bolted down power
racks. Professional gyms with space can cover a lot of needs with just one or two
yokes. Think of what you can get out of these two
yokes for your clients instead of being one more treadmill.