OUR STORY
No one understands what an athlete or anyone entering the scene with a jump rope needs, more than a former CrossFit athlete. Founded in 2015, Rx Smart Gear Australia is the exclusive distributor of Rx Smart Gear products across Australasia, Oceania, and the Pacific.
Owned and operated by Daniel Cook; a former CrossFit gym owner, coach and athlete, lululemon ambassador and professional sports photographer, RXSGAUS was born from a passion for technical athletic equipment and accessibility for all. Daniel identified a gap in the market for elevated, customised jump rope options and combined his expertise with a commitment to making quality gear available to all, regardless of fitness level.
Whether you’ve never picked up a jump rope for the first time, hosting workshops, competing at the highest level or somewhere in between, Rx Smart Gear Australia is proudly Australian-owned and has something for everyone.
Photo: Our second warehouse space, 2017.
Building momentum
By 2018, RX Smart Gear Australia was being recognised as the leader in Jump Rope and Speed Rope technology in the Oceania region.
Enter Drag Rope; a polypropylene rope coupled with handles that have no bearings or swivel mechanism. Nothing that helps make the movement easier.
Released in Australia at Torian Pro 2018 with devastating consequences, athletes weren't prepared for the onset of fatigue bought by the simple yet effective design. Drag Rope went on to be included in Torian Pro programming in years 2019, 2021 and 2022.
Photo: Drag Rope at Torian Pro 2018.
community
Paused only by the Covid lockdowns in 2020, RX Smart Gear Australia has attended every CrossFit Regional/Sanctional/Semifinal event since 2015.
RXSGAUS continues to support the Australia Fitness community up to today, offering free Jump Rope technique and sizing guidance at local events including Torian Pro and Australian CrossFit Championships.
We also provide Drag Rope and Zeus Heavy Jump Ropes for use in event programming free of charge.
Photo: In-Gym fitting at CrossFit Geo, Gladesville NSW.
today and beyond
Collectively, we have built over 40,000 orders and built over 30,000 Jump Ropes for customers across Australia, New Zealand and the Oceania region.
We are as committed to the success of our customers as we were back in 2015. Together with my son Archie who joined the business in 2024, we will continue to manufacture the very best Jump Ropes and Speed Ropes for the Australian, New Zealand and Oceania regions.
Thanks for being here.
Daniel Cook
Managing Director
RX Smart Gear Australia
Photo: Coaching the Rx Method Jump Rope Clinic at CrossFit Torian.
Credit: BM Media.