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: 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.
Customer Review: not what I wanted
Summary: 2 Stars
The packaging was great; both easy to open and securely keeping the product undamaged during shipping. However, when I got the product out I was disappointed. It is not especially pretty... I know, maybe not the most important thing... but also, it goes up to 400 lb. Since everyone in my household is well under 200 lb we didn't need the extra capacity, but also, having the dial go up that high makes the numbers small, relatively, when you are looking down at the dial, so it ends up being hard to read. It seemed like a pretty accurate scale and no need for batteries, simple mechanism that works, but in the end I opted for a prettier looking one and one without the high capacity.Customer Review: I've upgraded the review a bit
Summary: 3 Stars
Perhaps my initial review was a tad harsh. It seems to work OK, though the setting dial in the front is apparently easy to accidentally brush against and add a few lbs by bumping the scale the wrong way.
Overall, it's a good scale, but too darn big. It doesn't fit in the corner between the sink and the wall - where every other scale I ever bought fit.
I have mixed feelings on every digital scale I bought, so I tried this, and it works, but for some reason, I just don't like it very much - and it doesn't fit in my bathroom corner. Not awful, but I kinda regret buying it.