Paid for itself many times over

Lost one pedometer (expensive one from my wife) the first week of wearing one. Got a leash and haven't lost one in months since though at least 4 times have found pedometer hanging from leash. The fact that I also wear a fanny pack while walking may increase my loss rate having that rubbing against it. So leash may be less essential for you than for me.More detail ...

Works as advertised

It works exactly how it should. And I'm going to respond to some comments that almost caused me not to buy the thing.



1. Can't get an accurate measure because of 1" intervals.



a) You're using it wrong. The intervals are to keep it from recoiling on it's own as you're pulling it out. When you press the button to recoil there are no intervals. (hint: read the directions) Also this gave the same measurements as a standard tape measure.



2. Broken out of the box bad clicking noise.



a) It's a feature not a defection. See answer above. You can also hold the button as you pull it out to avoid the clicking but release the button when you're done so it doesn't recoil before you're ready.



3. The pin keeps falling out.



a) I don't know if it was the company's intention but I see this as a feature. The only time it pops out is if the tape isn't straight and/or flush which would give an inaccurate measurement anyway.







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Perfect Buy at this Price

The caliper is *great* and the myotape can be useful too. Both are easy to use.



Some reviews have said the caliper is too simple to be effective but they are mistaken. Their problem is not with the caliper but the way they are using it (see more below). This product is recommended by the pros and there is no reason to pay any more.



Caliper: It's a little tough to get a consistent reading but with practice it gets easier. The product has a great "click" feature so you can never push too hard. Do not use the instructions or the chart that comes with the product however as it will decrease the accuracy and consistency of your body fat measurements. A much more reliable method is to use the internet (see below).



Myotape: Very easy to use and good compliment to caliper.



How to maximize this product using the internet:

1) EXRX dot net has a page which lists the skinfold sites to measure under /Testing/BodyCompSites.html and a calculator page under /Calculators/BodyComp.html that will give you the appropriate fat %. I use the 3 site method since the 7 site method requires the help of another person and it's not necessarily that much superior anyway.

2) gain-weight-muscle-fast dot com /body-tape-measurements.html lists further regions to measure

3) Each time you measure (weekly monthly etc) do it the same time of day in the same exact spot. This will help minimize error.



Note the instructions which come with the caliper do work it's just that it isn't the best method which is why some fitness freaks were complaining. Consistency across measurements is the most important thing when measuring body fat and the suprailiac is terribly tough spot to hit consistently. Veer just a little off and the reading will change. But if you use the other method I listed these problems will be alleviated. Also the 3 site method is more accurate with minimal additional effort.More detail ...