MADE MINE WITH 2X4 PRESSURE TREATED LUMBER SO I CAN GET OUTDOOR USAGE DURING SEASON PEAKED WEATHER AND OVER LAPPED WITH RUBBER AND THEY LAST OVER 4 YEARS NOW
I love it. Rope is not rough feeling. The end plastic is a bit hard but hasn’t affected my training with it workouts feel like a commercial gym because ya have the rope attachment hahaha!
DEFINITIVELY best option is to create your own squat wedge at whatever specs to your like so many great ones to copy from out there for sure a great little project for yourself to elevate your squat game or RDL game options are endless
Had this one for a couple of years and gave it away to my stepson so he can start his fitness journey was a great bar cannot wait one day to get one of these Rogue Barbells one day hahahaha!