FlipSled 101 Buyer’s Guide: Build Your Speed, Power and Strength

This complete guide to the FlipSled will teach you everything you need to know about this piece of highly effective strength and conditioning equipment.

What is the FlipSled?

The FlipSled is a multi-functional, almost indestructible, sled that is used to develop strength, power, speed and athletic ability.

What Sets the FlipSled Apart?

Known as the “official sled of pancake blocking,” the FlipSled has become a popular staple of leading pro and collegiate training facilities, but its benefits go well beyond the gridiron, as its durability and versatility have made it equally popular in the worlds of CrossFit, combat training, and any team sport where explosiveness, endurance, and performance output matter.

How Does the FlipSled Work?

In its various configurations, from wheelbarrow to tire flip to resistance speed sled, the Sled helps build functional power that bridges the gap between how athletes train in the weight room and how they execute on the field.

Larger models are well suited for team challenges / relays, and weight can be easily added to challenge athletes of all strengths and abilities.

Popular Training Uses for the FlipSled

• Weighted Tire Flip
• Sled Push
• Clean, Drive and Flip
• Bear Crawl
• Backward Drag
• Lineman Throw
• Clean and Press
• Drag n’ Flip
• Barrel Rolls
• Landmine Front Squats

Models

Browse through and find the perfect Sled model for your exact needs.

Specs	FS-100	FS-200	FS-300
Length	61.2”	67.2”	67.2”
Width	30”	30”	30”
Height	24”	24”	24”
Weight	190lb (85kg)	200lb (91kg)	260lb (118kg)
Max loaded weight	350lb (159kg)	450lb (204kg)	690lb (313kg)
Cost	2,495 USD	2,695 USD	2,995 USD
Where to purchase	FS-100	FS-200	FS-300

FlipSled FS-100

As the lightest and most compact model of FlipSled, the FS-100 is a great option for younger athletes, new entrants to the strength and conditioning family, or those more focused on speed than heavy weight.

While it still offers a max weight of 350 LBS, this versatile speed Sled is particularly effective for focusing on proper individual form across a range of different workouts.

Combined with the optional Accessories Kit, the FS-100 can be rapidly transformed from a weighted tire to a wheelbarrow, landmine station, or an anchor point for your own attachments, i.e. battle ropes, bands, harnesses, etc.

Specifications

• Length: 61.2”
• Width: 30”
• Height: 24”
• Weight (Unloaded): 190 LB (85 KG)
• Max Loaded Weight: 350 LB (159 KG)
• Some Assembly Required (All Hardware Included)
• Colour: Black

FlipSled FS-200

With a maximum weight of 450 LBS, the FlipSled FS-200 is a solid middle ground between the FS-100 and FS-300 models, offering challenging workouts and team training potential without excluding high school and collegiate athletes who are still developing their strength.

Combined with the optional Accessories Kit, the FS-200 can be rapidly transformed from a weighted tire to a group bobsled, wheelbarrow, landmine station, or an anchor point for your own attachments, i.e. battle ropes, bands, harnesses, etc.

Specifications

• Length: 67.2”
• Width: 30”
• Height: 24”
• Weight (Unloaded): 200 LB (91 KG)
• Max Loaded Weight: 450 LB (204 KG)
• Some Assembly Required (All Hardware Included)
• Colour: Black

FlipSled FS-300

With a maximum weight of 690 LBS, the FS-300 is the tank of the FlipSled line, making it a great option for team use (bobsled, relays) or for athletes looking to push to their highest level.

In combination with the optional Sled Accessories Kit, the FS-300 can be rapidly transformed from a weighted tire to a group bobsled, wheelbarrow, landmine station, or an anchor point for your own attachments, i.e. battle ropes, bands, harnesses, etc.

Specifications

• Length: 67.2”
• Width: 30”
• Height: 24”
• Weight (Unloaded): 260 LB (118 KG)
• Max Loaded Weight: 690 LB (313 KG)
• Some Assembly Required (All Hardware Included)
• Colour: Black

When Should the FlipSled be Used?

The Sled is a great tool for off-season training, as well as pre-season conditioning.

It can also be combined into intra season training between games to maintain high levels of functional and applicable strength, speed and power.

It’s the perfect training tool to add to your workout routine if you want to get fit and stay strong.

How much does the FlipSled Cost?

Model	Cost
FlipSled FS-100	2,495 USD
FlipSled FS-200	2,695 USD
FlipSled FS-300	2,995 USD

How does the FlipSled Build Strength?

The Sled builds functional strength by making the athlete push, flip, lift and press a heavy, awkward object.

It also forces you to use your stabiliser muscles and build up strength in your core and lower body.

This helps improve overall fitness as well.

How does the Sled Develop Balance and Coordination?

The Sled helps develop balance and coordination, too. This is important because it will test and improve these aspects of your fitness in sport specific contexts, and through varying planes of motion.

Types of Movement

Holding, twisting, balancing and pushing the sled will force your body to adapt and develop in new ways.

How does the Sled Build Speed?

The Sled builds speed by working to increase your stride length, stride frequency, stride power and cadence.

Stretching the muscles of your legs and backside increases the range of motion through which they can operate. This makes them stronger, more powerful, and more efficient than they were before using the Sled.

And when these muscles are stronger, more powerful and more efficient—you get faster!

How does the Sled Build Power?

The Sled is a great product for building power. Power, in this case, refers to the ability of your muscles to rapidly produce force against resistance.

Power in Movement

Power training with the Sled helps build explosiveness and speed in all aspects of fitness: running, jumping, and sprinting.

Power is developed through repeated movements by contracting a muscle over and over again at maximal effort—in other words, moving as fast as possible while using as much force as possible.

Power Exercises

This can be done through any number of exercises like squats or deadlifts where you lift weights from point A to point B with minimal rest between repetitions or sets (the amount of times you perform an exercise).

What is the Sled Made From?

The Sled is made from a combination of American-made aluminum and steel.

Quality Materials

The company makes sure to use only the highest quality materials in order to ensure that the product lasts as long as possible, which is great news for anyone who wants to get the most out of their purchase.

This Sled is built with both durability and strength in mind.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Sled is a great product for athletes of all levels.

It is more than just a Sled; it’s designed to be used by anyone who wants to train and improve their strength, speed or power.

It’s versatile and can be used indoors or outside depending on what type of weather conditions are present at any given time.

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