Salter 200 Academy Professional Mechanical Scale, White and Gray
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Customer Reviews of Salter 200 Academy Professional Mechanical Scale, White and Gray
Customer Review: Analog scales are much better
Summary: 5 Stars
It was time to me to start keeping track of my weight. Simply going by how I looked in the mirror or how my clothes fit wasn't really working for me. It was time to get a bathroom scale. I wanted something that had excellent build quality, something that was low maintenance, and something that was consistently accurate.
I began my research looking at various digital scales. Those things a thin, they are pretty, and the readouts are quite easy to read. The problem is that I read accounts of weight innacuracies, problems calibrating the unit, and the endless supply of batteries need to run it over a lifetime. I had forgotten about the analog alternative and decided to give them a look.
That is when I ran across this Salter unit. I really love this scale. It is very accrurate, it is a simple design, it is easy to calibrate, and best of all doesn't require any batteries.
My only problem with this unit is with the aesthetics. It looks a bit clinical. I had seen instances of this scale in black but I wan't able to locate them. Second it's kind of bulky. It will take up a lot of space in your bathroom, but if you have a larger bathroom that shouldn't be a problem.
Overall I am very happy with this scale. It is a simple design that is very accurate all the time and I'll never have to feed it batteries.
Customer Review: Very accurate if --
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought a used Salter 200 scale from Buy Wholesale Cheap, through Amazon. It seems very accurate -- when used as explained below.
If I ease 30 lbs onto the scale, it indicates about 28 lbs. If I then give a quick, not real gentle, downward push, the needle settles out right at 30 lbs. Same thing for 60 lbs.
I weigh about 170 lbs. I checked the Salter against what I believe is a very accurate scale of the type where you slide weights across a bar. At my weight, there is about a pound of the above ease-on effect. If I give a push by bending my knees a little and then straightening up fast -- and I lean forward a bit -- the scale is right on. If, instead, I lean back as far as I can, the scale reads a pound or so low.
The scale actually is marked up to 400 lbs (not the 330 indicated by Amazon). The needle swings past 360 degrees to measure the upper 70 lbs.
Incidently, a household scale can be checked against produce brought home from your local market, if it's shown on your receipt to 0.01 lbs.
Customer Review: Great for what it is - basic accurate easy to read scale
Summary: 5 Stars
After a prolonged search for an accurate scale, and having considered and tried digital scales, those that measure body composition, bone mass, etc, and reading reviews everywhere, I finally settled on this rather simple but quality scale.
I like the aesthetics of it, it is very easy to read, and it seems to give a consistent weight (try getting that on a digital scale - you will get different numbers every time you step on on and off).
Also I tried many body composition scales and devices too, but then came to discover they really are only good for 'trending', not for true accuracy. They all vary wildly in readings. Since the only really accurate body composition testing is through more expensive methods available in clinics or some high end fitness clubs (dunking, 'bod pods'), I settled for a good solid reliable scale and the tape measure, mirror and clothes fit.
Customer Review: LOVE this scale!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This scale is great! We have a digital scale in my house also and I would always be so frustrated with it because I could get on the scale get one number, step off and get on again a second later and get a completely different number. Our digital scale has all these fancy features like a body fat calculator etc. but it isn't helpful if you cannot get a consistent, accurate weight measurement. This scale however is extremely accurate, I consistently get the same number even when stepping on & off several times. It also looks great in my bathroom and is super easy to re-set if I ever have to move it around. You simply get it home, remove it from the box, set the dial to "0" and step on and off a few times to get it activated. It's so simple! It's also extremely durable. & I received it in two days with free shipping! I highly recommend this scale!Customer Review: I'm not messing around with digital scales anymore.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a nice simple scale. It seems to be really well built and after using it for about 2 weeks it seems to be extremely accurate. Even if I try to stand in different places and get the needle to move it only changes by about 1 pound. You have to try hard to get a different reading.
My 3 year old boy has been "playing" with the scale too. So far it is holding up very well to his abuse.
My one wish is that it didn't actually go up to such a high weight. Then the spaces between each number on the dial could be a little bigger. You can read the dial, but it would be nice just to have a little more precision. Not a big deal though in the end.
Great warranty on this scale too and no batteries to ever replace! Get this scale.