Escali High-Capacity Bathroom Scale with Body Fat/Body Water Monitoring (440lb / 200kg)
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Customer Reviews of Escali High-Capacity Bathroom Scale with Body Fat/Body Water Monitoring (440lb / 200kg)
Customer Review: Ankle breaker, dangerous, caveat emptor..
Summary: 1 Stars
In spite of very good performance, this model has a fatal flaw. When you step on it, it can very suddenly flip up resulting in a twisted or broken ankle. I would never give this to an elderly person or anyone without quick reflexes. In fact, I would never give this or recommend it to anyone at all. For the do it your selfers out there and those that insist on living dangerously, I would highly recommend attaching a rubber or vinyl self adhesive door bumper on the underside, both sides. Since this is an electronic scale and not mechanical, doing so won't interfere with the performance. If this isn't an option, always step on the middle first and slowly shuffle your feet to the contact pads. I'd also recommend holding on to a safety bar when using this. Better yet, don't buy this at all.Customer Review: I like it!
Summary: 5 Stars
WE got off to a great start when it told me I weighed less than our old, doctor's office type scale.
If one actually bothers to read the directions, it is very simple to use and so far seems to give consistent measurements.
Unlike some scales, it doesn't jump around if you don't stand stock still, but settles in on a consistent weight.
It can be a bit unstable, so older folks may wish to think twice if they have balance probs. Or if they need a scale with grips.. this is beautiful clear glass or somesuch and might be slippery if you have wet feet.
Other than this caveat, it is recommended.
One thing which could be better is remembering the weight and body fat measurements from last time... it doesn't do this.
Customer Review: the good and the bad...
Summary: 4 Stars
this is a fine scale overall, very precise. the results are easy to see, and stay on the scale for a few seconds if you lift it up. it is also very sleek in appearance.
the controls, though, could be designed better. there is no way to turn the scale off; it will do that by itself, eventually, but will also sporadically turn itself on. straightforward weighing works fine, just press the center of the scale with your foot and wait a few seconds. pre-selects (for specific individuals, with age, height etc. pre-set to measure body weight percentage) are confusing. also, the scale is not very stable, so step on carefully, otherwise, it tends to flip to the side.
overall, a good scale, but could be improved by an off switch and more stable positioning of the legs.
Customer Review: Until it broke, it was the best scale I've ever owned
Summary: 3 Stars
This is a great scale, and is very accurate. It has a wonderful style. In many ways the Escali High-Capacity Bathroom Scale is a work of art.
After 6 months of ownership, the batteries died. 2 new batteries were immediately purchased, and we were running again. No big deal. Until 3 days later, when once again new batteries were needed. The 3rd set of batteries also lasted only 3 days.
My problem with the scale is it now eats about 2 $3.00 batteries every 3 days. I don't know if my scale just broke, or if others have had this problem. If it worked without eating batteries, it would have a 5 star rating from me.
At this time, a new scale is necessary. It won't be a Escali High-Capacity Bathroom Scale. Burn me once, shame on me ...
Customer Review: Almost perfect
Summary: 4 Stars
I really like this item. I needed a scale that would accurately weigh me up to 400 lbs...no I'm not, but during my pregnancy I got close! Now that I am on my way down in weight, I need to know exactly what I weigh from week to week and this gets the job done. I only have two complaints and they are minor.
First, there is a switch on the under side of the scale to switch it from kilos to pounds. It took me a looong time to figure that out!!! It doesn't say it any where in the instructions.
Second, in order for the scale to work, the rubber feet need to be on it. Several times they have come off and I have stuck them back on. I'm just afraid that at some point they will get lost.
On the whole, a worth while purchase.