TITAN heavy duty push pull weight sled vs Volcano Yoke
This is a comparison between the TITAN heavy duty sled and the Volcano Yoke including pros, cons, and alternatives. This article has been originally published in which conditioning equipment to get from TITAN. Follow the links for more details.
Overview and review of the Volcano Yoke
This is an overview of the Volcano Yoke including pros, cons, and alternatives. Follow the links for more details
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Overview of the Volcano
Price: $1.999
The
volcano is a
yoke that has been modified in a way that it can also be used to simulate tire flips. It has six
plate storage pins and its triangular shape makes it stable, even when large amounts of weight are being moved. This makes it a great tool for serious strongman training. The full specifications are:
- Made in Columbus, OH, USA by Volcano Strength LLC
- 2x2" & 2x3" Steel construction
- Weight (Unloaded): 250 LBS
- Height: 60" overall / 45" yoke bar height
- Length: 69" (depth)
- Width: 48"
- Footprint: 69" x 48"
- 3 Easy-Grip Crossmembers: 1.75” diameter
- 6 Weight Posts: 9.75" loadable post length
- 1" thick Rubber Corner Protection
- Color: Black
- Ships Disassembled
Especially if you have a lot of space and ant to train
yoke carries and tire flips outside, this is a good investment.
Pros of the Volcano
- Lower injury risk
- Adjustable load
- 2 in 1 for strongman training
If you have space and you want to get serious about strongman training, then this a great tool to use. With the three handles, you can get a good grip on the weight and simulate strongman events that involve flipping cars or tires. Compares to tires and other strongman tools you can also increase the weight in increments and therefore track your progress better. All of this makes the
Volcano a great option if you ave the indoor or outdoor space to do the flips and carries.
Cons of the Volcano
- Big frame
- No option to put a barbell on
- Can not be used for conditioning
Even though the
volcano claims space efficiency it is a massive frame that will take up a big portion of most home gyms. If you do not have a lot of extra space, the chances are high that the
volcano will end up vas a glorified
plate tree. Compared to a traditional
yoke you also do not have as many options to store a
barbell on it, use it to get atlas stones over or do
sled work. This is mainly due to the fact, that the three handles are fixed and can not be adjusted. Compared to a tire you can not jump onto the
volcano or beat the crap out of it with hammer. I am confident that if you have the space for a
volcano, you also have the space for a
yoke and a tire. A
yoke and a tire will likely cost the same or less and give you more training options.
Alternatives to the Volcano
The
Rogue Y2 Yoke is one of the bigger
Yokes from Rogue. With this option, you will be able to do carries,
sled pushes, and atlas stones over the bar exercises. It also only $535 compared to the almost $2000 of the
Volcano.
If you have a gym and want to get a tire flip, without the dirt and fewer space requirements, you can get the Titan tire flipping machine. In fact, for the budget of one
Volcano you can get the Tire flipping machine and the
Yoke.
Conclusion for the Volcano
The
Volcano is a great option for actual strongmen who want to get ready for competition. The
Volcano simulates the load distribution of very heavy
yoke carries better than a traditional
yoke. For example hay or other heavy objects that usually stack higher than
plates for the same amount. It also probably the best tool for simulating a very heavy tire or car flips at home. That being said, most people do not follow this type of heavy strongman training. If you are just a weekend warrior you can me your money stretch a lot better by getting a
yoke,
barbell,
plates, and an old tractor tire.
Overview and review of the TITAN heavy duty push pull weight sled
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Overview of the TITAN Heavy Duty High Low push Pull weight sled
The
heavy-duty High low Push-pull weight sled from TITAN is a clone of the
Rogue butcher sled. This sled has two load pins and is built for heavy loads to be pushed around. This sled has a considerable size and is, therefore, harder to store than a dog sled. This is the right choice when you want to make big burly Rugby players and NFL players move seemingly immovable objects. The full specifications are:
- Heavy Duty 11 gauge steel
- Dual Plate Horns at 10" High
- High/Low push/pull handles with strap hook
- Black Powder Coated frame
- Breaks down easily for Quick transport or storage
- 600 lb plus Capacity
- Post spacing: 26-in.
- Dimensions: 46-in (L) x 30.5-in (W) x 36-in (H).
- Sled Skis: 8-in x 5-in x 8mm thick
- Weight: 64 lb.
This is a big boy toy and needs space. Do not consider it when you can not exercise outdoors or have considerable space indoors.
Pros of the TITAN Heavy Duty High Low push Pull weight sled
Cons of the TITAN Heavy Duty High Low push Pull weight sled
While the size is great if you are looking for a big sled it can become a problem when you do not have the space to store the sled. Especially in a home gym, it can just get in the way as you will not use it as often as other equipment and can not just lean it against a wall like a dog sled to store it away.
As TITAN offers some of the cheapest equipment around that also comes with its perils. There is a higher possibility, that you have to force some of the parts as they do not fit snug. This can be fixed when you are a good handyman, but can also become so extreme, that you might question why you bought something new from TITAN rather than used from a different brand.
Alternatives to the TITAN Heavy Duty High Low push Pull weight sled
If you run a respectable home gym and want to add a sled, the
TITAN Pro sled might be a better choice from TITAN. If your goal is to add some resistance to your sprints and push a bit of weight around, the
TITAN Pro Sled is more than enough in capacity and offers more versatility while taking up less space.
The
low bar push pull drag sled from Rogue is a simple $100sled that comes with everything you need. It is simple and can be used with a harness or at the handle. A very cheap way of getting fit and not to be sneered at, especially if you only use low loads and find the
Pro Sled too expensive and the Heavy Duty sled too big.
The
power bar weighted sled with leash and harness is the ideal sled to keep in the back of your truck or car. If you like to take a sled outside to your favorite hill, this is the one to get. The plate pin can be collapsed so that it can be easily stored in tight spots. For the price of roughly $80, you can even consider getting more than one and just wreck them. The only downside is that this sled has a lower plate capacity and the metal drags directly on the ground.
Conclusion for the TITAN Heavy Duty High Low push Pull weight sled
The
heavy Duty high low push-pull sled from TITAN is a good choice if you want to save money, have space to run and store it, and just occasionally do heavy loads on it. If you have a team of players that will abuse this sled around the clock you might want to upgrade to the
Rogue butcher as it will last longer.