TITAN power weighted sled with leash and harness vs Nordictrack X22i
This is a comparison between the TITAN weighted sled and the Nordictrack X22i 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 Nordictrack Commercial X22i $2999 - $3999
This is a review of the Nordictrack X22i. The original was published in "Which Nordictrack trwadmill to get". Follow the links for more details.
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Overview Nordictrack Commercial X22i $2999 - $3999
The
X22i is the little brother of the
Nordictrack 32i. It has the same specs and bells and whistles except that the touch screen is 22 instead of 32 inches. Downsizing the screen by this much saves you about $1000 on the purchase to spend on other things for your home gym. The specifications for the
X22i are:
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22” Smart HD Touchscreen
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1-Year iFit® Membership Included ($468 Value)**
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Bluetooth® Audio Capabilities
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Two 3” Digitally-Amplified Speakers
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Reflex™ Cushioning
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22” x 60” Commercial Tread Belt
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Dual AutoBreeze™ Workout Fans
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0 - 40% Incline
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0 – 6% Decline
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0 - 12 MPH Speed
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One Touch® Controls
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4.0 CHP DurX™ Commercial Plus Motor◊
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2.5” Precision and Balanced Non-Flex Rollers
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iFit Bluetooth® Chest Strap Included
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300 Lb. User Capacity
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50 On-Board Workout Programs
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70.2” L x 39.6” W x 71.6” H Footprint
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10-Year Frame Warranty
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2-Year Parts Warranty
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1-Year Labor Warranty
All things being equal this is a good option for a home gym that has been given a good budget or professional facilities that want the best and still be able to buy in bulk. The
32i might be a better option in facilities that work a lot with clients who are visually impaired in some way to give them a bigger screen to look at.
Pros of the Nordictrack X22i
The
X22i has the benefits of all of the high-end incline Nordictrack treadmills which includes:
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Great cushioning
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Big range of inclines
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High rate finish
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Wide belt
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Powerful motor
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High weight capacity
This treadmill has been built for professional use. It has the right cushioning and can take up to 300 lbs of weight. In addition, you can go up to 40% of the incline in various increments. The finish is immaculate and combined with a great digital package to round up the experience. This is not the Mayback, but still the Mercedes E class of NordicTrack treadmills.
Cons of the Nordictrack X22i
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Smaller screen compared to the
32i
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Can not be folded
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Price
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Overkill
If you are already looking at incline treadmills with touch screen chances are high that you not that much of a budget-conscious buyer. These treadmills usually start around $3000 and go upwards from there. If you are already willing to invest that much into a treadmill, why get the smaller screen? Yes, $1000 is a good argument compared to the
32i, but to be honest, if you comparing the
X32i and the
X22i based on price, I think you went in at the wrong end of the portfolio. But that is just my opinion.
This treadmill uses the same base as the
X32i and is, therefore, the biggest frame Nordictrack provides. This treadmill can not be folded and has a wider belt than most standard treadmills. If you have limited space in your home or want to fit as many treadmills as possible into a small space, this is not the right option for you.
As this treadmill provides the best of everything you also pay one of the highest prices for a treadmill from Nordictrack. In most cases, you will not make use of most of the incline options and other bells and whistles and not get your full value out of them. Less is more with most gym equipment as the fancier the use case, the less likely it is that you will actually use what you are paying for. Unless being fancy is part of your brand strategy or what you like. But that relates to Status which this treadmill also can represent.
Alternatives for the Nordictrack X22i
Alternatives to the Nordictrack
x22i are:
The
True Form Runner is an alternative to the
Nordictrack 22i which plays in the same price range. The
True Form runner has no screen or incline and works without a motor. The main concept is that this treadmill runs on bearing. Therefore it is the better fit for fast interval training and sprints with a lot of acceleration. Basketball players, football players, and other team sport/sprint related athletes might get more use to increase performance out of this machine.
The
NordicTrack 2950 is the top of the line model which costs $1000 less. You get 15% of incline and a 22-inch screen with about the same bells and whistles otherwise. I still think this is more than enough for running indoors and lets you get 3 instead of 2 treadmills against $10.000. If you want luxury but don't want to go crazy on spending, go with this one.
The
Rogue Echo Bike is a very compact low price option at about $700 if you want to keep your knees safe and still get a good workout in. It is robust, easy to store and you can get a whole fleet of them for the price of two
X22i. If your gym has not a lot of space or you want to maximize it, this is a solid option. In terms of comfort do not expect too much as this bike does not have any fans and screens or digital gadgets attached to it.
Now currently the ultimate holy grail in calories per second is probably a
Versaclimber. The footprint is low, the calories per second very high. The only downside the
Versaclimber's have compared to the
Rogue Echo bike is that they at least are double the price. More likely in the $3000 - $4000 range.
Summary of the X22i
If you want the best of everything but can not afford the
32i, go with the
X22i. I am still not a fan of compromising when I am willing to fork out more than $1000 on fitness equipment, but that is up to the individual. If it was for me and I ad decided that I need a touch screen and 40% inclined I might as well wait for a little and put some extra money for the
X32i aside and be proud of myself.
Overview and review of the TITAN power weighted sled with leash and harness
This is an overview of the TITAN power weighted sled with leash and harness including pros, cons, and alternatives. This article was originally published in Which cardio equipment to get from TITAN. Follow the links for more details.
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Overview of the TITAN Power weighted sled with leash and harness
The
TITAN power weighted sled with a leash and harness is one of the cheapest and smallest sleds you can get from TITAN. The best feature about this sled is the loading pin which can be flipped down. This makes the sled an item you can take anywhere without too much hassle. The full specifications of this sled are:
- Use with Olympic plates
- Includes leash/harness
- Use on grass, carpet, or concrete
- Little assembly required
- Max capacity: 500 lb
- Powder Coated finish
- Weight: 37 LBS
- Width: 16"
- Length: 24"
- Leash / harness length: 10 ft.
There is little you can do wring with this sled, especially if you only use small weights and focus on acceleration from a starting stance.
Pros of the TITAN Power weighted sled with leash and harness
The pros of this sled are:
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Ready to use package
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Price
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collapsible pin
With this package, you get everything you need to get going once it arrives at your doorstep, as long as you have some plates. This saves you the hassle and money to look for a harness and leash which match and can be hooked to the sled.
The price of this sled is minimal and therefore can turn it into an item to not put too much thought into for someone who serious about their own gym or training a team. Get it, use, test it, break it, or abandon it. You will not cry too many tears about an $80 purchase for your fitness.
The very special nice touch about this sled is that you can put down the loading pin. With this, you can easily transport it in a car or a truck to use it on a nearby hill.
Cons of the TITAN Power weighted sled with leash and harness
This sled is rather small and will therefore not take a lot of weight. You only have one loading pin where other models in the market have up to four depending on what you are willing to invest.
The loading pin for this model is a little too high for the base which means that it can topple over easier than other sleds when you do not pull it in a straight line. If you load it heavily this won't be an issue, but for light sprinting loads this can get annoying.
This sled will not take any extra attachments unless you weld them on.
This sled operates with direct contact to the ground with no plastic buffer in between. If you use it on rock or concrete it will suffer and ultimately break and you have to replace the entire unit, rather than just the plastic feet. You can fix this with a bit of DIY or just replace it as this is not the end of the world.
Alternatives to the TITAN Power weighted sled with leash and harness
The
TITAN pro sled system gives you a stable sled with plastic feet and the option to use multiple attachments. This is the right sled for the home gym owner who wants to take it seriously but not spent the money on Rogue Fitness equipment. It can have some minor issues with the finish on delivery as with most TiTAN products, but that will not be an issue if you are willing to put some elbow grease in. For professional athletes, I would recommend the
Rogue Dogsled 1.2 instead.
The
low bar push pull drag sled is slightly more expensive than the
weighted sled. the two big advantages are that it can be used bi-directionally and has low handles to also push and pull the sled without a harness.
The
TITAN heavy-duty sled is the right choice for strongmen and big linemen who want to save money and train with heavy loads at their home. In a professional setting, I would recommend the
Rogue butcher as an alternative for this purpose. This sled is hard to transport and store.
The
XPO trainer 2 is the high-end solution for sleds. If you can afford and store it is the best sled to be used in a suburban area to just push it around the pavement or local street. The resistance increases the harder you push it which makes it great for interval training. It is not great for lineman or strongman training as the initial resistance is very easy to overcome which defeats the point for this type of training.
The
Rogue Dogsled 1.2 has a lot of different attachments and will stay stable in use as it has multiple plastic feet. It is bigger than the
TITAN weighted sled and can therefore take more plates without the risk of falling over. It will be harder to store in a car or truck, as the loading pin con not be folded down and the overall construction is bigger.
The
Rogue Echo sled is the low-cost option of the
dogsled 1.2. It will not have as many attachments available to you as the
dogsled 1.2 and in return cost less. Compared to the
power weighted sled with a leash and harness, the
Rogue echo sled is bigger, more expensive, and harder to transport. In return, you can haul bigger loads and use it easier in both directions.
Conclusion for the TITAN Power weighted sled with leash and harness
The
power weighted sled with a leash and harness is the small little companion you can take everywhere with you. It does not cost a lot and is compact. There is not really a lot you can do wrong here if you only want to do haul some extra weight somewhere outdoors. For the serious athlete that uses the sled in a gym environment or on a pitch the
TITAN Pro Sled,
Rogue Dogsled 1.2, or
Rogue Echo Sled might be a better option, given the budget allows for it.