Why QūB?
When shopping for a plyo box, you may be asking yourself, why QūB? When comparing us to other plyo boxes out there, you will quickly see some unique differences.
½” vs. ¾” Plywood
The first, and likely most notable difference, is the ½” Baltic Birch plywood QūB Fitness uses vs. most competitors using a ¾” plywood. Using a ½” plywood makes the QūB Fitness box considerably lighter vs. the competition giving us a significant advantage. This, along with the handle position, makes our boxes easier to move around when setting up and cleaning up post workout.
The Schrūt 16x20x24 is 26 lbs vs. most competition ¾” plywood boxes range from 35-40 lbs
The Grūt 20x24x30 is 40 lbs vs. most competition ¾” plywood boxes range from 55-60 lbs
Baltic Birch Plywood
Next is the type of plywood used. At QūB Fitness, we use ½” Baltic Birch plywood to construct our plyo boxes. Baltic Birch is built using a specific method which makes it naturally stronger and more durable than standard plywood. It is composed exclusively of thin sheets of birch wood, compressed and bonded together. Each layer is the same thickness, resulting in a more consistent, void-free and stable plywood compared to other types of plywood. Because of its durability and consistency, Baltic Birch is often used for structural purposes, kitchen cabinets and furniture. In other words, you can be confident that it is just as strong and durable as the ¾” plywood others use.
Added bonus, Baltic Birch has an attractive, uniform finish. That, paired with the unique tongue and groove QūB Fitness plyo box design, makes our plyo boxes as aesthetically attractive as they are functional.
Equivalent Weight Capacity vs. Others
Still unsure if ½” Baltic Birch is just as strong and durable as the ¾” boxes out there? Can it withstand the repetitive stress of a 200+ pound athlete’s jumping force? What about weighted step ups? The images below show 550 pounds of weight on top of The Schrūt and The Grūt boxes with no concerns. Over time, normal wear and tear (or as we like to call it “character”) will occur but you can feel confident that your QūB Fitness plyo box will last because Baltic Birch is less prone to chipping or sanding damage compared to other plywood.
The SHRūT - 24”, 550 pounds
The SHRūT - 20”, 550 pounds
The GRūT - 30”, 550 pounds
The GRūT - 24”, 550 pounds
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