Building a homemade Prowler sled

m11 · 10-15-2009, 12:36 PM

I'd like to own a Prowler 2. Here is some additional information on it from Dave Tate: The Prowler. However, I don't particularly want to spend $500 on one. I feel like one can be built for a lesser cost.

I did a little bit of searching around the internet and I found some ideas in this thread.

Here's also a picture from another person that made one:

Anyone have any ideas or fabrication tips?

suprfast · 10-15-2009, 12:48 PM

That looks like 50.00 worth of parts, nothing more. I dont know what is on the bottom so the price could fluctuate some. She be an easy build if you can work a chop saw, or have a friend that can work one.

Draw a diagram out and take the dimensions to home depot/lowes and they can even cut the pieces for you and you just assemble when you get home.
Most important part should be recessing the bolt heads on the bottom so it will slide

**IainDaniel** · 10-15-2009, 12:55 PM

Looks pretty basic

4x4s for the sled rails

2x 6's for the support.

1" thick plywood for the box

and some plumbing supplies for the Rails.

Everything at Home Depot.

suprfast · 10-15-2009, 01:32 PM

not to sound like a newb, but what is the purpose of the sled? What workouts can be done with it, and how is it beneficial. Take it easy on me

m11 · 10-15-2009, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suprfast

not to sound like a newb, but what is the purpose of the sled? What workouts can be done with it, and how is it beneficial. Take it easy on me

Asking questions is a good thing.

It's fantastic for GPP (general physical preparation) and cardio/metabolic work.

Here's Joe DeFranco talking about it for a minute:

YouTube Video

Check out some of the other videos on YouTube about it.

Here's also a short writeup from Dave Tate:
The Prowler

m11 · 10-15-2009, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Looks pretty basic

4x4s for the sled rails

2x 6's for the support.

1" thick plywood for the box

and some plumbing supplies for the Rails.

Everything at Home Depot.

Good stuff, thank you. I was thinking about what to put on the bottom of the sled rails. I'm assuming that the wood would scrape off on its own, and metal plates would probably be too loud against pavement. Perhaps some sort of plastic like material?

**IainDaniel** · 10-15-2009, 02:02 PM

Metal won't be that noisy. The wood would deaden the sound from it.

U could just leave it as wood, would provide more resistance. Either way I figure just a 4 x 4 would be easier to replace and keep then figuring out how to attach the steel plate. and replacing of it.

**IainDaniel** · 10-15-2009, 02:06 PM

Oh and everything will have to be bolted together... no screws. And I would use nylock nuts.

m11 · 10-15-2009, 02:28 PM

Thanks, that all sounds good. I have limited fabrication experience, so any of these little tips are fantastic.

maniclion · 10-15-2009, 02:37 PM

This one looks better and a bit cheaper...

Plus it has those high density plastic slides on the base so you could use it on cement....looks like he cut 2 cutting boards and stacked them to get thickness

suprfast · 10-15-2009, 02:55 PM

I would assume you can use a thick plastic cutting board for the bottom
kris

m11 · 10-15-2009, 03:03 PM

maniclion, I saw that one. I'm actually thinking it's looking better than the one I originally posted.

m11 · 10-15-2009, 10:52 PM

This is a pretty good looking one. I think I may try to make one similar to this but perhaps change the 'feet' to wooden/plastic ones.

YouTube Video

suprfast · 10-15-2009, 11:17 PM

Why do i have a feeling my neighbors wouldnt like me pushing this down the street.

I think im going to build one anyways.

m11 · 10-15-2009, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suprfast

I think im going to build one anyways.

No first hand experience with one yet, but people seem to love them.

m11 · 10-18-2009, 07:46 PM

I think that building an homemade econo prowler might be a bit easier.

m11 · 10-20-2009, 02:14 PM

Started fabrication of the econo prowler today, I'll put up pictures when it's completed

The Monkey Man · 10-20-2009, 09:30 PM

What does Pskunk use at his gym?

danzik17 · 10-20-2009, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m11

Started fabrication of the econo prowler today, I'll put up pictures when it's completed

Definitely. Please do a review of how well it works too, I'd love to have my own Prowler (but don't want to drop 500$ on it).

m11 · 10-20-2009, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danzik17

Definitely. Please do a review of how well it works too, I'd love to have my own Prowler (but don't want to drop 500$ on it).

Sure thing. It probably won't be pretty and my fabricating skills leave something to be desired, but it'll probably cost a total of about $100.

Hoglander · 10-21-2009, 12:57 AM

I've got this wheelbarrow with a flat tire that I've been filling with sod as I expand my perennials. The compost pile is a good 150 yards away. I was going to pump up the tire but that would be to easy. Plus, it's like a free $500. Maybe $700 because of the upper body work.

SWEET!

10-15-2009, 12:36 PM	#1
m11 www.liftstrong.com Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: FL Posts: 857	Building a homemade Prowler sled I'd like to own a Prowler 2. Here is some additional information on it from Dave Tate: The Prowler. However, I don't particularly want to spend $500 on one. I feel like one can be built for a lesser cost. I did a little bit of searching around the internet and I found some ideas in this thread. Here's also a picture from another person that made one: Anyone have any ideas or fabrication tips? Getting Started by Built LG Sciences Board Representative These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, do not constitute medical advice, and are not official or authorized comments by LG Sciences, LLC.

10-15-2009, 12:48 PM	#2
suprfast Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Merced, ca Posts: 389	That looks like 50.00 worth of parts, nothing more. I dont know what is on the bottom so the price could fluctuate some. She be an easy build if you can work a chop saw, or have a friend that can work one. Draw a diagram out and take the dimensions to home depot/lowes and they can even cut the pieces for you and you just assemble when you get home. Most important part should be recessing the bolt heads on the bottom so it will slide 5'8" 207 lbs 225lbs(6.8.09)/207lbs(10.22.09) looking for 200lbs in 25 weeks(a pound a week) Exercise Examples

10-15-2009, 12:55 PM	#3
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17,548	Looks pretty basic 4x4s for the sled rails 2x 6's for the support. 1" thick plywood for the box and some plumbing supplies for the Rails. Everything at Home Depot. Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

10-15-2009, 01:32 PM	#4
suprfast Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Merced, ca Posts: 389	not to sound like a newb, but what is the purpose of the sled? What workouts can be done with it, and how is it beneficial. Take it easy on me 5'8" 207 lbs 225lbs(6.8.09)/207lbs(10.22.09) looking for 200lbs in 25 weeks(a pound a week) Exercise Examples

10-15-2009, 02:02 PM	#7
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17,548	Metal won't be that noisy. The wood would deaden the sound from it. U could just leave it as wood, would provide more resistance. Either way I figure just a 4 x 4 would be easier to replace and keep then figuring out how to attach the steel plate. and replacing of it. Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

10-15-2009, 02:06 PM	#8
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17,548	Oh and everything will have to be bolted together... no screws. And I would use nylock nuts. Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

10-15-2009, 02:28 PM	#9
m11 www.liftstrong.com Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: FL Posts: 857	Thanks, that all sounds good. I have limited fabrication experience, so any of these little tips are fantastic. Getting Started by Built LG Sciences Board Representative These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, do not constitute medical advice, and are not official or authorized comments by LG Sciences, LLC.

10-15-2009, 02:37 PM	#10
maniclion Cartographer of the Mind Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mens Incognita Posts: 20,437 Photos: 10	This one looks better and a bit cheaper... Plus it has those high density plastic slides on the base so you could use it on cement....looks like he cut 2 cutting boards and stacked them to get thickness "We are like tenant farmers chopping down the fence around our house for fuel when we should be using Natures inexhaustible sources of energy — sun, wind and tide. ... I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don't have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that." Thomas Edison: In conversation with Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone Last edited by maniclion : 10-15-2009 at 02:42 PM.

10-15-2009, 02:55 PM	#11
suprfast Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Merced, ca Posts: 389	I would assume you can use a thick plastic cutting board for the bottom kris 5'8" 207 lbs 225lbs(6.8.09)/207lbs(10.22.09) looking for 200lbs in 25 weeks(a pound a week) Exercise Examples

10-15-2009, 03:03 PM	#12
m11 www.liftstrong.com Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: FL Posts: 857	maniclion, I saw that one. I'm actually thinking it's looking better than the one I originally posted. Getting Started by Built LG Sciences Board Representative These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, do not constitute medical advice, and are not official or authorized comments by LG Sciences, LLC.

10-15-2009, 11:17 PM	#14
suprfast Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Merced, ca Posts: 389	Why do i have a feeling my neighbors wouldnt like me pushing this down the street. I think im going to build one anyways. 5'8" 207 lbs 225lbs(6.8.09)/207lbs(10.22.09) looking for 200lbs in 25 weeks(a pound a week) Exercise Examples

10-18-2009, 07:46 PM	#16
m11 www.liftstrong.com Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: FL Posts: 857	I think that building an homemade econo prowler might be a bit easier. Getting Started by Built LG Sciences Board Representative These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, do not constitute medical advice, and are not official or authorized comments by LG Sciences, LLC.

10-20-2009, 02:14 PM	#17
m11 www.liftstrong.com Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: FL Posts: 857	Started fabrication of the econo prowler today, I'll put up pictures when it's completed Getting Started by Built LG Sciences Board Representative These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, do not constitute medical advice, and are not official or authorized comments by LG Sciences, LLC.

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10-21-2009, 12:57 AM	#21
Hoglander Cleaner Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 1,501 Photos: 10	I've got this wheelbarrow with a flat tire that I've been filling with sod as I expand my perennials. The compost pile is a good 150 yards away. I was going to pump up the tire but that would be to easy. Plus, it's like a free $500. Maybe $700 because of the upper body work. SWEET!

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