Rope workout machines – a new dimension of an endless rope training
Rope Fitness training on a new level
When the term “rope fitness” comes to up most think of Battle Ropes but there is so much more to it. Continuous rope machines are a perfect blend of strength and strength endurance for your whole upper body!
There are many general benefits of continuous rope workouts:
- Enormous number of rope pull exercise variations
- Activation of whole upper body
- Training of intermuscular coordination
- Gentle strength training in rehabilitation
- Training of complete movement sequences
- Training of sport-specific movements
- Low risk of injury
Disadvantages of conventional rope training:
- Big space requirements for Battle Rope training and rope climbing
- High cost of cable towers
- Not mobile – except battle ropes
- Primarily available in professional Gyms
The benefits of revvll and Battle Boa rope training machines
Our rope workout machines solve these problems of rope training. All our rope workout machines are very compact and easy to transport. Our rope workout machines can be used indoors and outdoors. They come includes with an anchor sling and carabiner so they can be suspended on any rack, bar, frame or tree. They can be pulled from above, horizontally and from below. Due to the adjustable resistance, you can have an excellent strength training or a demanding endurance training.
Rope trainer machine exercises with different resistances
The adjustability of the resistance is a key element of revvll and Battle Boa. They make rope climbing available for everyone, whether rehab patient or professional athlete. Those who prefer to train strength choose a higher resistance. For endurance training, low resistances and the longer exercise duration can be selected.
The lost art of rope training
It was an Olympic sport once, now you probably only know it from movies: rope climbing. Even though the surge of CrossFit has reinvigorated some of its former glory, rope climbing is rarely seen in today’s training world. This has several valid safety reasons but it is a real shame because rope climbing is such a great exercise.
Rope climbing with the revvll rope and Battle Boa rope workout machines
Rope climbing demands not only the back muscles, but also the shoulders, arms and grip strength. As one works with the entire body weight, a large expenditure of strength over a relatively long period of time is possible, which benefits strength and endurance. There is also a big coordinative aspect. In contrast to pull-ups, the rope does not offer a stable hold and as such the coordinative requirements are higher. In short: rope climbing is a prime example of Functional Training. But rope climbing is also potentially dangerous and hardly practiced nowadays.
Rope pull fitness for everyone and everywhere
While there are stationary rope climbing machines that allow you ro to simulate rope climbing, these machines are big and heavy. revvll and especially Battle Boa was created to allow rope climbing everywhere and for every athlete. Additionally our rope training machines offer significantly more exercise variations.
With classic rope climbing you pull the rope towards your body. With our rope resistance trainers you can move the rope in various ways against an adjustable resistance: pulling, pushing, and rotating movements in different angles are possible. All you need to do is change your own position towards the rope trainer. Experience an upper body training like never before!
| Ropetrainer model | revvll PRO – Rope Workout Machine | revvll ONE – Rope Workout Machine | Battle Boa – Battle Rope Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5.5 kg / 12.2 lb | 4.7 kg / 10.3 lb | 2,9 kg / 6.39 lb |
| Rope | 4 m / 13 ft | 3.5 m / 11.5 ft | Textile rope |
| Intensity adjustment | 6 levels | Continuously adjustable | Continuously adjustable |
| Braking mechanism | Eddy current | Friction brake | Rope brake |
| Smooth rope transport | |||
| Repetition counter in rope | |||
| Included | Anchor sling with carabiner, exercise poster, manual | Anchor sling with carabiner, exercise poster, manual | Anchor sling with carabiner, manual |
Fitness Focus
Train your strength and endurance with our Rope Resistance Trainers in short and intensive workouts. This promotes a one of kind muscle pump in combination with high time under tension!
FAQ – frequently asked questions
What is the revvll?
The revvll is a so-called rope workout machine. It allows for a training with a training rope that can be moved through the casing with different resistance settings. The revvll offers pushing and pulling movements as well as rotational exercises against a constant resistance. Additionally, thanks to the included anchor sling the revvll can be mounted in different heights which opens up even more different movements.
What is the difference between our Rope Trainers?
The revvll ONE offers the perfect introduction to continuous rope training with its easy handling, infinitely adjustable resistance and particularly robust construction. It has an even higher maximum resistance than the revvll PRO due to the direct brake. The revvll PRO is the professional version with eddy current brake, which enables optimal training control with its 6 adjustable resistances and the blue repetition counter in the rope. The longer rope and the smooth rope transport allow a perfect flow of movements during training.
The Battle Boa allows any Battle Ropes to be used as a traction device for rope training. So, unlike revvll, different rope diameters and textures can be used. With the Battle Boa, the pull rope is directly braked by friction and this is the rope is a wear part which is very easy to replace.
You can see the differences between the revvll ONE, revvll PRO and Battle Boa at a glance in the table above. Here is a video with the difference between revvll ONE and PRO
What distinguishes the revvll from its competition?
As of right now, the revvll doesn’t really have direct competition, it is unique. It was developed as a space-saving, mobile, versatile, and reasonable alternative to common rope climbing machines which is why this comparison can be drawn. Rope climbing machines simulate climbing up a rope with an rope workout machine. The machines, however, are stationary and often only allow for one or to movement directions. Additonally, these machines are very expensive and, thus, only for big gyms an attractive addition to their machine park. The revvll was designed to address all these disadvantages. With its 4 m long rope workout machine it weighs less than 6 kg (13 lb), thus it is easy to transport and can be mounted in different heights. Depending on mounting height and the position of the trainee towards the revvll, there are different possible exercises with pushing, pulling, and rotating movements. And finally, the revvll costs only a fraction of the aforementioned rope climbing machines which makes it an attractive option for personal trainers and small gyms to expand their range of training possibilities with an innovative and unique piece of equipment.
How much space do I need for revvll training?
The space requirement of our rope workout machines is very small. The revvll itself needs only little space, the rope and the trainee take up most of the training space. Deciding factors for the necessary training space are the mounting height of the revvll and the direction in which you want to train. The most training space is needed when the revvll is mounted a hip height and the trainee pulls the rope towards their mid region. This rope training setup would take up about 2.5 m of space. To the sides you should have 2 m overall to make every rotational exercise possible. In between these margins, all exercises can be done without any limitations. If the revvll is mounted higher or lower than hip height, or the body center of the trainee, then the necessary training space becomes even smaller.
Distance to other training equipment: please note that the revvll needs sufficient distance to other training equipment like sling trainers or powerbands. Otherwise, these could be pulled into the casing of the revvll and damage it and get damaged themselves.
Where do I mount rope trainers?
All aerobis rope trainers can be suspended almost anywhere thanks to the anchor sling and the anchor carabiner. Rigs, cages or other training frames are suitable for this, as are trees or climbing rigs on playgrounds. The attachment point should withstand a tensile load of 300 kg. Make sure that the rope trainer has enough distance to the holding object to avoid accidental impacts against the housing. If the rope trainer is fixed near the ground, please make sure that it is protected from hitting the ground e.g. by a mat and that the pulling rope is fed freely and straight into the rope trainer.
The aerobis Rail + revvll Mount is an adjustable rail that attaches directly to the wall and allows quick and easy adjustment of the suspension height. For our customers who already have a verso360 training frame or want to expand their training areas with a multifunctional functional training station, we also offer the verso360 T-Adjust XL with the revvll Mount, which can be attached to any T-Stand (vertical leg of a verso360 frame).
If you have any questions about which mounting option would be best for you and your training space, we would be more than happy to help. We are happy to advise you!
Which heights requirements do I have to consider when mounting the revvll?
The mounting of the revvll can vary in height. Both a mounting near the ground and a mounting in head height offer many exercise variations. Different heights will make different exercises possible. Make sure, however, that the resistance wheel on top of the revvll is in reach for each of the trainees at any time so they can adjust the intensity of the training to their individual fitness levels.
Our wall rail is the optimal wall mount for the revvll. It allows for quick and easy height adjustment. The rail should be installed about 30-60 cm above the floor to enable all exercises and arrange for maximum movement radius.
What is the resistance of the individual levels of the revvll?
The resistance of a revvll PRO is determined by two factors:
1: The setting of the resistance with the resistance wheel
2: The traction speed (in m/s, or rope cycles in Rounds per Minute, RPM. A full rope cycle equals 4 m)
The determined traction powers at 1 m/s range from 135 watt on level 1 up to 500 watt on level 6:
- Level 1: 135 watt
- Level 2: 160 watt
- Level 3: 190 watt
- Level 4: 280 watt
- Level 5: 390 watt
- Level 6: 500 watt
Please note: the given watt values are approximated values. The true traction powers can differ slightly.
The resistance of the revvll ONE can be adjusted progessively up to the point of blocking the rope entirely. Caution: this can increase wear because the rope is stressed disproportionately.
What do I have to consider when using the revvll?
For a material-friendly handling we recommend a constant and steady pushing and pulling behaviour with moderate acceleration and decelaration of the rope. Sudden and explosive rope movements lead to a significantly increased friction between the revvll core and the rope. We further recommend using the rope in a way that it doesn’t drag over the floor. This would also increase wearout.
What does smooth rope transport mean?
Smooth rope transport refers to the behaviour of the rope immediately after it has been pulled or pushed. In this aspect, the revvll PRO and revvll ONE differ significantly in their handling.
The rope of the revvll PRO runs on for a short amount of time after you have moved it over the axle in the center of the casing. This allows for a flowing movement and you can use the momentum of the rope when you continue to move it further. With the revvll ONE, however, the rope pratically stops right after letting it go. This behaviour requires a higher degree of strength to bring the rope into motion again.
How do I clean the revvll?
Download the instructions here.
How can I exchange the revvll rope?
Through our years of experience and pioneering work in this field, we have achieved an extreme durability of the main rope. Even revvll, which have been in use for years, still have their first main rope. If at any time you need to exchange your revvll, you can simply send us your revvll by parcel service and we will do the service for you. At the service we inform you about the costs in advance and you can decide what to do.
What is the warranty of the revvll?
We give a 24-month warranty on factory defects (EU) and recommend annual maintenance by us in case of heavy use. The service for revvll is generally very uncomplicated, as the devices can be sent to us easily with the normal parcel service.
Static charge and discharge
There can be several reasons for a static charge of the installation. One reason could be that friction from the carpet separates charges and the motion of the rope transports it to the revvll body. A static charge with the same potential of trainee, rope, and machine is also possible. When an uncharged person touches the rope, the charge can flow.
A possible solution: trainees should always be grounded in order to prevent static charge or conduct it directly. You can achieve this by using ESD protection mats which are widely available. These mats are placed on the gground underneath the revvll so that the trainee can stand on it during training. The mat is connected to an ground conductor via a cable.
These are general guidelines without commitment and must be verified with a specialist on site.
