I purchased this as an alternate from horse stall mats. The waffle lower theoretically should dampen the noise better than a solid floor. However, in practice, the material matters more in reducing noise. It doesn’t come close to some PLAE flooring with the increased price. There are some fitment issues as shown in the pictures, but my bigger buying factor was the sound reduction advertised.

Have been looking for a platform for deadlifts and some power cleans. I was thinking about getting or making a dedicated platform but It would take up a lot of usable space and would be difficult to move benches around it. This platform is 3/4 thick with a waffle pattern underneath. It does deaden the vibration and sound a significant amount. It also has a ramped lip so its easy to move anything with wheels over it. Much prefer this over a metal or wood platform. I have no regrets and am really happy with this product. There were some comments about alignments of the two pieces. Mine fit together really well, I couple love taps on the sides will make the same come together really nice and make it essentially no visible. No regrets buying this platform!

Unfortunately the mat smells so strong that I couldn't bring it into my home basement gym. I put it out in the garage and hoped that it would air out after a few days. It's now been over three months and still smells too strong to bring inside (unless you want your whole house to smell like a tire retread facility). In my case this was a complete waste of $400. Too unwieldy to return (it weighs a ton and you'll never get it back into the box). This is the first purchase from Rogue that I regret. Only buy if you've got an outdoor/garage gym setup or enjoy the strong relentless aroma of rubber off-gassing.

Arrived yesterday and put the pieces together. But they clearly weren’t manufactured perfectly because when you put the two pieces together there is an overhang of 1/4-1/2 inch. Doesn’t seem like a lot, but it’s extremely noticeable. Was told by customer service that this was “within spec” for the manufacturing process. Can’t think of how that’s acceptable.

Cut-out edges do not match. Wish they would match these to each other. No way to fit in any other way. Appears sloppy. Quality control is lacking.

I wanted something nicer than stall mat in basement gym. I deadlift on 2 foot concrete slab but will sell house someday to downsize, so do not want any repairs, and this mat is very thick and sturdy. Mat comes in two 86# pieces seamed for shipping purposes I assume. It seems made to order in two weeks or so. Machining and set up on flooring is better than expected. I will definitely keep long term.

Just received my power platform but notice a stain on it wondering what is it plus it smells like wet dog is that how it supposed to smell but overall I like it good quality sits firm in the ground big fan of rogue product.

Bought this recently it comes in two boxes rolled up. When put together is is solid and has the right amount of cushioning. Amazing piece.