Rep Fitness sent me their adjustable plyobox to test out – I know it looks like the ol’ globo gym shin shredder 5000 but this one feels generally more safe than those did. The top is lined with 1/4” thick stall mat that’s grippy for both jumps and steps. The edges of the landing area are rolled and smooth without any overhang, at least the parts you’d likely miss and make contact with – I’d still be careful around the corners since they’re pretty sharp still. Honestly I may try to add protectors to them because I don’t trust the kids around this thing.
One great thing about boxes this is that the footprint is only about 20×20”, making it great for smaller areas. It adjusts to 16”-20”-24” so it’s pretty versatile for most levels. I stacked some plates on it to get it up to 30” when I needed to and because of the stall mat lining, it held up well. Not to mention, the rubber feet held onto my platform without really any shifting and should hold stronger on rubber or turf. The con to that small footprint is that the landing surface is only 16”x16” which is generally fine for jumps and step ups but you’ll need to be careful about foot placement for step overs and lateral jumps.
Total weight capacity is 400lbs which if you handle the box, you’d be confident in it hitting that number. It’s heavier than you’d expect at 40lbs and made mainly of solid steel, legs might be made of aluminum but they feel sturdy and lock into place with additional knobs to screw them in. There’s a little play in them so you’ll want to make sure they’re evenly seated on the ground before you take off.
While it’s not the safest or easiest to jump on box I’ve ever used, I think it’s still good for more experienced people that are short on space. My main gripe is really just the sharp corners, but nothing about this box has stopped me from using it how I normally would a standard box. I would prefer to see a screwing pop pin for the legs for ease of adjustments and longevity as well. Probably suggestions that’ll go unheard because I’d imagine the take rates for these boxes are still far lower but it’s worth it to put into space.
$160
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