XPO 2 trainer vs Rogue Dogsled 1.2
This is a comparison of the XPO trainer 2 and the Rogue Dogsled 1.2 including pros, cons, and alternatives. This was originally posted in Which sled to get from Rogue.
Overview and review of the Rogue Dogsled 1.2
This is an overview of the Rogue Dogsled 1.2 including pros, cons, and alternatives. This was originally posted in Which sled to get from Rogue.
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Overview of the Rogue Dogsled 1.2
Price $265
The
Rogue Dogsled 1.2 is the next evolution of the
Rogue Dogsled. As with most of their best selling products Rogue took a look at the design and improved upon it. Compared to the original dog
sled, rogue added a lot more holes for attachments which makes this
sled a versatile tool to improve your explosiveness and strength. The full specifications of this
sled are:
- Made in the USA
- Footprint: 40" x 24"
- Skid Width: 4”
- Steel: 2 x 3" 11 Gauge and 0.25" Plate Steel
- Each Dog Sled ships with (1) carabiner
- Push poles are removable for easier transport
- Battle-tested in CrossFit Games competition
In addition to these specifications you can also get the following attachments
- High bar attachment
- Low bar attachment
- Dog Sled Bridge
- Doubke handle attachment
- Lawn boy attachment
- Wraparound rail kit
- Wheelbarrow attachment
This makes it the most versatile
sled in the rogue line up you can get. Definitely a save purchase if you have a lawn or can protect your driveway with some cladding.
Pros of the Rogue Dogsled 1.2
- Versatility
- Low base price
This
sled has been redesigned and a lot of thought went into it. If you want a versatile training tool for yourself or your professional gym, you have many options for pushing and pulling with this
Sled. The base price is also low compared to the
butcher or
XPO which are other
sled options from Rogue.
Cons of the Rogue Dogsled
- Single-purpose use
- Too many choices
- Surface damage
- Easy to store
Compared to one of the
Yokes of Rogue you will only get a single purpose use out of the
sled. Combined with that the order easily climbs up to $600 - $700 when you get all of the attachments, this is something to consider. While the many attachments are great, there is a risk that most of them will gather dust and just clog up your gym. While this is the most versatile
sled from Rogue, you also got to ask yourself whether you will actually use all of these options. If you only have the
sled it also easier to store than the
butcher or
yoke when you remove the uprights and put it into a corner.
Alternatives to the Dogsled 1.2
The
Rogue Y1 is definitely in the mix when you are considering a $500 to $600 purchase to mix up the training routines in your commercial gym. The
Y1 will not be as good for sprints, but provide another squat and bench station and
yoke carries.
The
butcher V2 is another alternative with fewer options. However, the
butcher can be loaded very heavy for the big guys in your gym. If you want to push and pull a truckload of weight, the
butcher is the better option than the
dogsled.
The Rogue
echo dog sled is a good option to save some money and not get too hung up on many different options. It does what it says on the tin for a good price and good quality.
If you are worried about the marble floors in your palace when you are exercising, you can opt for the
XPO trainer 2. This
sled works on wheels and therefore less a lot less damage in your lawn, driveway or gym floor.
Conclusion for the Dogsled 1.2
The
Dogsled 1.2 is a great tool for becoming more agile and getting a stronger core. It is a good mix up for your routines in your local gym or your lawn. Be specific with the attachments you want to buy is the low entry price is a bit of false advertisement compared to how the
sled is being marketed. If you include all the toys, you rake up to $700 dollar for which you can also get a
yoke.
This is an overview of the XPO 2 trainer including pros, cons, and alternatives. Follow the links for more details
The
XPO Trainer 2 offers an innovative design for
sled work by adding tires and an accelerating resistance model. The secret sauce of this
sled is a little motor at the front wheel that provides more and more resistance the harder and faster you push. This is similar to training with bands or flywheels for running, except the resistance comes from the front rather than behind. This makes the
XPO a great
sled for beginners who want to work with resistance from the start or pros that want resistance at high speeds. The full specifics of this
sled are:
- Made by Armored Fitness Equipment
- First Push Sled with Wheels
- Patent-Pending Exponential Resistance Curve: As you push harder/faster, the resistance increases to compensate
- No Weight Plates Included or Required
- (2) Removable Handles for easy transport and storage
- Laser-cut XPO Trainer logo in front plating
- Durable rubberized wheels for safe all-surface sled training
- Nearly Silent Operation
- Suitable for Beginner / Rehab up to High Intensity / Pro training
- Color: Black
A great addition to a commercial gym with a lot of space or a home gym with a spacious driveway. For professional, very heavy athletes, this might not be the right choice.
Pros of the XPO trainer 2
- Wheels instead of a sled
- work at high speeds
- Accelerating resistance curve
The biggest pro of this machine compared to
sleds is that it has wheels. This means less wear and tear on any floor that it is used on. This is especially good for indoor gyms and home gyms that are worried about
sleds wrecking the floor. The wheels also enable that you can get to a sprinting speed without worrying that the
sled will get caught on the ground and you really hurt yourself. Compared to other
sleds, this one gets harder the more momentum you create. Traditional
sleds are usually the hardest to get moving and get easier, once momentum is built.
Cons of the XPO trainer 2
- Lightweight
- Wheels
- Accelerating resistance curve
Depending on the training application and where you use it the
XPO is great. Anyone who is not an NFL linebacker or rugby player will probably be satisfied and get excellent results from it improving their explosiveness and getting some cardio work in at the same time. If you weigh 100kg plus and are mainly concerned with moving a big heavy object out of the way that is reluctant to budge then the
XPO is not the right training tool. Here you need a heavy ass
sled, that only starts moving after you throw your full weight behind it. Imagine you tackle the 60-pound
XPO with full might. It will go flying unless you weigh it down.
Alternatives to the XPO Trainer 2
The
butcher V2 costs only a third of the
XPO and simulates better to get momentum into an inanimate object. The downside is that it comes on feet instead of wheels which is more likely to damage the surface you are using it on. Rogue has addressed this in their V2 redesign with replaceable feet that can be equipped with a plastic footplate set. Still, this will damage your floors more than wheels. On the positive side, you can get a lot of weight on this to simulate rugby and football tackles. You might even like that the friction provides even more resistance.
The
Rogue Y2 yoke can also be used for
sled pushes and pulls. The setup is more cumbersome as the structure is bigger compared to
sleds. Still, a good
yoke is an all in one gym that can have a pull-up bar,
squat stand,
sled, and
yoke in one. If you have space a
yoke is not to be scoffed at, as it has way more applications for the same price as the
XPO. The only downside is that it is less portable and will screw more with your floor.
The
XPO trainer 2 is a great
sled for anyone who has the money too spent and I worried about their driveway or floor for sled work. This probably covers 95% of the fitness population that is in the market for a
sled, as it is a nice to have rather than must-have for a home gym anyway. For the remaining 5% who are massive beasts and want to simulate running into a brick wall a fully loaded
butcher is probably the better option.