Originally Posted by
Logan1
Although the rack is slightly safer, someone who squats with a back angle close to horizontal as SS recommends is very unlikely to miss the safeties on the stand.
Although a stand has less need for a permanent dedicated space since it can be easily moved with or without the optional wheels, the footprints of the the 390F and the SML-2 are similar. Depending on the manufacturer, a squat stand with safeties and a pullup bar may not be much cheaper than a power rack.
For me, the decision to buy a rack was influenced by the additional exercises that can be done with one that aren't possible with a stand. I purchased a Titan X-3 rack, which has similar specs to the 390F for $600 shipped. Although Rogue is always a good option, the quality of the X-3 was very close to that of the Rogue equipment that I had been using at a much lower delivered price. I also purchased the safety straps.
Although I believe the Titan rack is a great option for the price, I bought two Rogue barbells and a Vulcan competition bench.