My review of the Proviction Power Sled (Prowler knock-off) from Dick's Sporting Goods

[KAG]

For the truth/record, I did not nor do not endorse this product. Someone probably posted in on the 5/3/1 fan page on Facebook. As a contributor to EFS (and was an employee for 10 years), I support the original Prowler. And that's the only one that I've used THUS the only one I can endorse.

I stand corrected. The original post has been edited appropriately.

[KAG]

I got a private message about this sled, so I though I'd update it.

They are back on sale at Dick's Sporting Goods under the name "SKLZ Chrome Power Sled". It's gone up $10 in price, but it's still the cheapest you can buy a sled.

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/pr...2982368&ppp=75

After about 3 months, mine is still holding up great. In fact it's exactly the same as when I got it. I push it regularly and it's holding up.

[B4PJS]

Dicks have a $20 discount on all orders over $100 finishing tonight

[Cousin Bo]

Do the uprights on this thing come off easy? So that I can put it in the trunk?

I know the prowler's just slide off

[MEbigUsmall]

Why does every one prefer prowlers over drag type sleds?

[rumblefish]

I always feel weird about buying knock-offs of quality products. Though I could afford this thing, if I had a place to use it, while I couldn't easily afford a Prowler.

I don't really comprehend this sentiment. What exactly do you feel weird about?

[KAG]

Do the uprights on this thing come off easy? So that I can put it in the trunk?

I know the prowler's just slide off

Yes, they slide off easily. I take them out to remove plates rather than slide the plates all the way up. I can easily put it into a trunk.

Why does every one prefer prowlers over drag type sleds?

Well, because I can push and pull this sled. I can push it several different ways at different heights, and attach my harness or a rope and pull it like a drag sled. Plus it can be loaded to weights far beyond what most drag sleds.

And in this particular case, this push/pull sled is the same price as just a drag sled, and comes with a harness.

I don't really comprehend this sentiment. What exactly do you feel weird about?

Some people are just that way. I am all about the best bang for the buck. Whatever gets the job done for the best price, in most cases. I don't try to cut corners on equipment that I depend on for my safety, but I'll buy knock-off strength equipment all day long.

[MEbigUsmall]

Have you noticed much in the way of leg development?

[KAG]

It's hard to say because I squat regularly and my legs grew a lot from squatting before I ever owned a sled. I don't know that they're getting bigger or more cut, but I'm getting in better shape using it. As I use it I can go longer without wanting to die or feeling like my legs are going to explode.

[niclane]

It's hard to say because I squat regularly and my legs grew a lot from squatting before I ever owned a sled. I don't know that they're getting bigger or more cut, but I'm getting in better shape using it. As I use it I can go longer without wanting to die or feeling like my legs are going to explode.

I'll second this. I think we all squat so much that it's hard to parse where leg development is coming from. But pushing a prowler I can feel it get easier each time and/or I can do more. So I know I'm getting in better condition and most importantly, it doesn't affect my lifting performance. That, for me, is a perfect combination.