Pros: Clever vertical storage method puts this unit closer to the wall than any other unit when stored away (4″); US product, colors and numbered uprights available on Pro racks, compatible with other manufacturer’s accessories, stringer not required according to PRx, but I personally believe it’s still a good idea to use one. That’s all customers leave for a rating anyway; who am I to argue with like 100 perfect reviews! TItan, Commercial. on February 20, 2016. If you see another model that you like and it’s not listed here, you should now have enough good information to make a well-informed, executive decision. It’s available with 8′ and 9′ uprights, can accept spotter arms (unlike folding racks), plate storage, and a dip station. The Vulcan Slim Fit Rack is very much like the Slim Gym, only it’s made with super beefy 3″x3″ 11-gauge steel rather than 2″x3″. May 24, 2016 - Detailed guide to choosing the best wall-mounted folding rack for your garage gym. Rogue also has added an 11-gauge steel stringer to their store. Jul 18, 2019 - 507 Likes, 23 Comments - Garage Gyms (@garagegymscom) on Instagram: “Totally worth the wait! on February 20, 2016. You are right though, there are ways to get away with it, but that’s up to everyone to weigh those risks based on how much weight they’re using, and how sure they are of their installation. Height just depends on your ceilings. Apr 11, 2017 - Detailed guide to choosing the best wall-mounted folding rack for your garage gym. Additionally, because of the short distance between rack and wall, the optional kipping bar is a near-necessity to put some distance between you and the wall when doing any pull-up movements. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Click to … Expect to have to do exactly this for your folding rack, and twice. I tend to doubt it. I’ve played around with bands a little with the rack but only on bench. In any case, I’ll try to address all of these things along with each product. Wall Control Pegboard Review; DIY. What you could do is ask these other companies like Pure if they could do it for you instead. It is still a good idea to use a stringer though. Garage. Rogue, PRx, AF, If you see another model that you like and it’s not listed here, you should now have enough good information to make a well-informed, executive decision. It is the only one I have found that has four posts and folds. They still slide fine. I think everyone needs to consider Titan for all their home gym needs. Their equipment, as the company becomes more popular, is getting well reviewed. Steve, do you ever do banded work with the bands anchored to the folding rack? It holds your bar in between sets. Hardware and accessories don’t fit through some holes without drilling those holes out yourself, and components won’t always line up true. DIY Barbell Rack; Garage Gym Lighting; DIY Pulling Blocks; Working With Stall Mats; Heating your Garage Gym; Bumper Plate Storage; Squat Box / Plyo Box; Hanging Storage System; Popular. My ceiling is only 87″ and this rack tops out at 84.5″ but I’m a bit apprehensive about purchasing since I’m unsure on quality. We've selected a great variety of gym racks suitable for elite training facilities, commercial gyms as well as home gyms or schools. The Vulcan comes in three different crossmember lengths, but the shortest is 18″ versus the 12″ of the Slim Gym. Jul 18, 2019 - 507 Likes, 23 Comments - Garage Gyms (@garagegymscom) on Instagram: “Totally worth the wait! In terms of vibration, I can’t see that being an issue with wood or metal stringers. I recommend not a folding rack. Have you researched or heard any kind of reviews on the Wright Lean Garage Rack? http://valorfitness-com.3dcartstores.com/RG-1-Valor-Fitness-825ft-upright_p_342.html The Rogue also has the most 5-star reviews of any foldable rack, almost 100 5-stars among all variants. Discuss construction, features, pricing, and limitations. Apparently they had at least one instance of the top half of the rack coming clean out of the wall. Just waiting for them to arrive. I actually asked Rogue a number of times under what conditions spotters could be used with a wall rack. There is a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and I had zero issues so I didn’t work with their customer service representatives, but every other review I’ve read says that their customer service is exceptional. That is some super thin steel on that TDS rack… I would never feel safe using that. It’s been no secret there for quite a while that Titan was in every way inferior. X-Training. Does anyone know if Get Rxd’s Slim and Lean racks are from Titan Fitness or their own product line just titled Titan… its kinda confusing. The most common Titan complaint is structural and surface imperfections in the steel; flaws that are easily spotted through the thin powder coat (a coating that will already be flaking off before you even have the thing assembled). I’m selling more and more “workstation” bars, plates, kettlebells etc. Discuss construction, features, pricing, and limitations. Vulcan has shipping worked into rack prices already I think, so keep that in mind. I’ve seen both done, but I would personally suggest cutting out holes in the mats that match the feet and anchoring directly to the foundation. In this article I’ll show you a handful of the available folding wall-mounted racks from many different manufacturers. Is there a good source of attachment options for the oddly sized hole spacing on the Slim Gym that you’ve come across? So repairing drywall with holes the size of those lag screws will require patching, re-texturing, and painting. 8′ ceilings are pretty low for a garage – nothing is going to be great for both normal rack usage and pull-ups at that height. Rogue, PRx, AF, Discuss construction, features, pricing, and limitations. Don’t forget color is available with the Rogue RML-3WC, but only black is available with the R-3W. About. Not the type of J-cup you can just walk into the rack and let the bar drop. As I suspected, the force can basically pull the rack out of the wall. Folding wall racks are a great space saving alternative to full-size power racks for athletes who want to train in their garage, but who still need to be able to pull the vehicle in at night. Keep in mind that most people don’t lift enough to dislodge all those lag screws with a failed rep, but some people do. Well maybe… I sure hope so because people do buy their products. I think Rogue is great and that they make great products, but they finally have a competitor who provides the same quality product at a greatly reduced price. Ethos isn’t the worst economy brand out there, but it’s not at all comparable to Rogue in terms of quality and features. PRx Profile racks are built with industry standard 2″x3″ 11-gauge steel and 5/8″ hardware, so we’re good there. I can’t think of any advantage to being 40″ away from the wall. Custom Branded Gear. I strongly suggest doing exactly what the manufacturer of your rack suggests in terms of installing that stringer. folding, All versions are the same 5″ from the wall when stowed away. However, to allow for kipping pull-ups/bar muscle ups, I’d need an angled pull-up bar like you see on literally every other slim rig out there. The Slim Gym and Vulcan Slim Fit are also interesting options. At only $350 it’ll get the job done for a beginner, but intermediate and advanced lifters might just pay the extra $100 for the Rogue because the Valor BD-20 actually has a weight limit. Still, you’re really the first. The 20″ version folds inwards, and the 40″ versions can fold however works best for you – both left, both right, or both to the outside. Folding Wall-Mounted Racks & Rigs Buying Guide Detailed guide to choosing the best wall-mounted folding rack for your garage gym. I need to mock something up that I can attach to the safety arms, that way the band tension will be out over the range of motion. With the Vulcan Slim Fit, it’s possible to install this without bolting to the floor by using extra crossmembers; much like the folding racks above. They offset one side of the crossmembers on the 40″ This allows both sides to be folded inward. DIY Barbell Rack; Garage Gym Lighting; DIY Pulling Blocks; Working With Stall Mats; Heating your Garage Gym; Bumper Plate Storage; Squat Box / Plyo Box; Hanging Storage System; Popular. From all my research, I’m leaning back to Rogue. Wondering if a W4 with 24 inch crossmembers would allow enough space for kipping pull-ups and/or bar muscle ups. They’re more permanent in that they require floor anchoring, and technically yes they do require the most floor space among these racks, but both are very well-built, space-saving, and completely functional. I recently came across the Rogue folding rack on Craigslist for a $teal. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! PRx also offers a 3″x3″ Pro Profile that can be ordered in like eight different colors and has etched numbers in the uprights, but for $1100 I just don’t know how appealing that is for the majority. Generally speaking, when kipping, your legs and body tend to extend or sway more forward than backward. the 20.5″ is probably more stable as well. It goes without saying that price will matter, but most are priced reasonably. It is said that 1 out of 63 children are autistic…also how helpfull it would be for any disabled child that can’t get alot of outdoor play. I may eventually pick one up, but I’d like to keep my Rogue Infinity accessories rather than starting over from scratch with a different company. Discuss construction, features, pricing, and limitations. And really, it’s a rack. Of course, any folding rack worth having will also have a chin-up or kipping bar. Cons: Somewhat expensive considering, hole spacing is weird at 2½” (won’t take double-pin accessories designed for standard 2″ spacing), not actually foldable; once installed it is a permanent fixture. For mos things, the deeper rack isn’t any better. Rogue, PRx, AF, I’m not a huge fan of 2″x2″ because it feels kind of flimsy to me, but at 11-gauge it will still hold a good amount of weight. Anyhow, I’m very happy. PRx Profile racks are built with industry standard 2″x3″ 11-gauge steel and 5/8″ hardware, so we’re good there. Setting up and stowing away the Rogue R-3W takes a few seconds longer than the Profile, but we’re talking seconds. You can get the spotter arms with the folding rack, I have them, customer service just advised me that they don’t like to sell the products together. Expect to have to do exactly this for your folding rack, and twice. You’re going to want to pay attention to ceiling height requirements, the steel used (dimensions and gauge), where it’s sourced, the size of the hardware used, the build quality (this has a lot to do with where it is sourced), and what kind of finish the unit has. Other than being willing to leave a finish off of a bar, no. Great review, and thanks for taking the time. Rogue, PRx, AF, Yeah sorry, there are so many variations of these folding units and Valor isn’t normally on my radar. In both cases those are weak spots (I mean, not really though), but in both cases the damage is covered. I think it can be enough space but might not be for everybody. by jburgeson. *FYI: Most wall-mounted folding racks will require the use of stringers when attaching the rack to wood or metal studs.