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- Easy to use, gives precise measurement of percent body fat.
- Meets all of the requirements for jaw pressure and accuracy
- Durable ABS plastic instrument can be dropped without damage.
- Direct reading scale measures 0 to 85 mm and is accurate to 0.5 mm.
- Unconditional lifetime warranty
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Product Description
The Original Slim Guide Skinfold Caliper is the most accurate affordable caliper. Produced since 1976 it is the most widely used caliper in the world. Used by professionals and researchers world wide it is the only low cost skinfold caliper accurate enough for professional use. It has the same jaw area and spring tension as the Harpenden and studies have shown that the measurements obtained are very comparable. Includes the book "How To Measure % Bodyfat". UNCONDITIONAL LIFETIME WARRANTY. If anything happens to it just return it and we will exchange for a new one at no cost. Creative Health Products is the Manufacturer of the Slim Guide. Manufactured in Michigan USA of ABS, an extremely durable Monomer, even used in automotive bumper bars and golf club heads among many other things. Thus the Slim Guide is almost indestructible. The springs and hardware are made of Stainless Steel adding to its high quality. Creative Health Products can also custom brand this caliper with any desired name and/or logo and in many different colors. Contact us for details.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Package Dimensions : 10.47 x 9.33 x 1.22 inches; 3.2 ounces
- Item model number : C-120B
- Date First Available : August 6, 2003
- Manufacturer : Creative Health Products
- ASIN : B0000AN3UB
- Country of Origin : USA
- Best Sellers Rank: #201,161 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household)
- #37 in Body Fat Monitors
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Customers like the ease of use, quality and value of the product. For example, they mention it's simple to use, comes with a helpful instruction guide and chart, and does what it'd be expected to do. That said, some complain about the fit and accuracy.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the skinfold caliper. They say it is heavy duty, has a simple spring design, and is easy to use. The calipers are not bad for a basic calipper and the plastic is durable. The scale is easy read and it should last for. long time. Customers are impressed with its thoroughness in a few pages.
"But yea, easy to use, sturdy construction. Scale is easy to read...." Read more
"Very attractive and durable, and ACCURATE. You have to twist it or your head to read it...." Read more
"...The product works exactly as advertised, and includes a manual explaining how to use the calipers for both men and women, as well as an alternate..." Read more
"...I've used it a few times and it seems to be made sturdy enough for several uses. I was happy to find an affordable way to check my bodyfat %." Read more
Customers find the product simple to use, with extremely detailed instructions. They say the diagrams are clear and easy to follow. Customers also say the manual serves as a teaching guide and the scale is easy to read. Overall, customers are satisfied with the product's ease of use and recommend it to others.
"...Yes it comes with a manual, but there is FAR more complete information on the web for how to use a caliper and how to properly calculate your weight..." Read more
"But yea, easy to use, sturdy construction. Scale is easy to read...." Read more
"I won't say it isn't worth the money, but it is confusing to use. I suggest some youtube videos to get the best idea...." Read more
"This is relatively cheap and quick to get a measurement for body composition. Don't expect it to be accurate...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the product. They mention it's good quality for the price, works great, and is relatively cheap. Some are happy to find an affordable way to check their bodyfat %.
"...use, this one is just as accurate as the others ones, and tends to cost less. So that seems to be a good thing...." Read more
"This is relatively cheap and quick to get a measurement for body composition. Don't expect it to be accurate...." Read more
"...I was happy to find an affordable way to check my bodyfat %." Read more
"...Either way, you can't beat the quality and value." Read more
Customers find the content very informative and helpful. They say the booklet includes useful information and research to help them meet their weight loss goals. Customers also appreciate the website, which has a calculator that lets them submit their progress. They mention that the booklet provides large amounts of information that is accessibly laid out.
"...helps you see what is happening and gives you a better picture of your overall health...." Read more
"...The product works exactly as advertised, and includes a manual explaining how to use the calipers for both men and women, as well as an alternate..." Read more
"I really liked the booklet which had large amounts of information accessibly laid out...." Read more
"...The website has a lot of great information and includes a calculator that lets you submit the results you get from the caliper and gives you your..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the accuracy of the product. Some mention that it's more accurate than the cheaper and simpler finger, and the readings it gives are consistent. The repeatable pressure leads to more accurate results. However, others say that it lacks precision in measurement, and that it requires 2 people for the most accurate measurements.
"This is a very accurate method of tracking body composition changes and the Slim Guide Skin fold Caliper with the Booklet is a GREAT tool for doing..." Read more
"...They require that another person do the measuring and the proper technique must be used."..." Read more
"Very attractive and durable, and ACCURATE. You have to twist it or your head to read it...." Read more
"...recommend this product if you are looking for an accurate way to measure your body fat." Read more
Customers are mixed about the consistency of the product. Some mention that the springs give consistency, hold their tension well, and allow for more repeatable pressure. However, others say that the product has a serious spring on it and it requires a bit of strength to squeeze the caliper open.
"This skin fold caliper is really nice because the spring allows for more more repeatable pressure, which leads to more accurate results...." Read more
"...One issue may be that the spring tension might be a bit much for some people, but the spring tension does help to create good skin folds for..." Read more
"...Excellent spring* The book has good information* It's simple to use* The price was great." Read more
"...Also the springs are pretty strong so your test subject may complain of it pinching them. It works, but isn't the most comfortable" Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the product. Some mention that it's accurate, and not painful. They say it pinches your fat rolls nicely, and is great for pinching co-workers. However, other customers say that the plastic ridge makes it very uncomfortable to use, and the clamp is very strong, it hurts initially when you clamp the skin.
"...It works, but isn't the most comfortable" Read more
"...size is a big big for this caliber, pinches quite a bit so not very comfortable to use, kinda dread getting g the thing out, but if ur ok with it..." Read more
"...Spring "pinches" fat for a more accurate reading, but is not painful." Read more
"...some plastic residue from the plastic molds that were sharp and hurt on bare skin. Had to scrape the residue off...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the caliper. They mention that it is extremely big, difficult to use, and the size of an 8x11 sheet of paper. Some customers also say that the numbers are small and hard to read.
"...Overall, and excellent product and does the job, just wish the numbers were a little bigger." Read more
"...The caliper is much bigger in person than you would expect. Also the springs are pretty strong so your test subject may complain of it pinching them...." Read more
"Serves its purpose. Much larger than expected." Read more
"...The size is a big big for this caliber, pinches quite a bit so not very comfortable to use, kinda dread getting g the thing out, but if ur ok with..." Read more
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There are no electronics at all here. Just two pieces of plastic and a spring. By pulling on the "trigger" you open the pair of jaws seen on the right. You pull out your skin and put it between those jaws. The spring pulls the jaws gently closed on your folded skin.
The left side then tells you the thickness, in millimeters, of the skin fold. This helps you know your fat percentage.
So many times in dieting a person "stalls" on weight loss - and it's because they are changing from fat into muscle. That is of course a GOOD thing. Muscle is better for you for so many reasons. This caliper helps you see what is happening and gives you a better picture of your overall health.
We have several other fat-measuring devices of varying complexity, both electronic and non-electronic. With careful use, this one is just as accurate as the others ones, and tends to cost less. So that seems to be a good thing.
The caveat of course is how you use it. You need to use the SAME locations each time you do your measurement. If one time you're two inches high, and then the next you're two inches low, the numbers will of course be different. You need to figure out exactly where you're going to measure and then be consistent.
Also, compared with other units we own, this one would be quite challenging to do well on your own. Half the time you would have to be a contortionist to twist your head to see the readout while holding the jaws at the right angle on the right part of your body. This is definitely a unit made for having another person do the measuring for you. If you're not going to have another person around, I suggest looking into the other options on the market.
Still, if you'll have a "buddy" to help, and you need something cheap and quick, this fits the bill.
Yes it comes with a manual, but there is FAR more complete information on the web for how to use a caliper and how to properly calculate your weight from the measurements given a wide range of criteria. So I would only consider the manual as a "starting point". You'll probably want to do research once you get into it, to determine exactly what body parts you want to measure and what calculations you want to use for your specific shape and needs.
Well recommended for its stated purpose.
I purchased my caliper with my own funds for the purpose of doing this review.
Haven’t used it in a half decade but i found it recently and it pinched just as uncomfortably as it did when I did P90x!
The booklet DOES give you answers for 1, 2 and 4 location tests instantly without any complex math. (see P.S. at bottom.)
This is best used by taking measurements over a period of time and tracking changes. If your interest is simply to monitor your body composition over time for general health, once every one to three months is a good interval. If, on the other hand, you have a specific goal or are in an intensive nutrition/training cycle, you may wish to track once a week.
If you are looking to lose weight (by losing excess fat) ...measuring Lean Body Mass and Body Fat is the only way to insure you are not losing muscle and water.
Many diets cause massive losses of water and muscle (very low calorie and low carbohydrate diets for example)...leading to a quick regain of pounds at some point. If you are on a diet program, and nobody is measuring your Lean Body Mass and Body Fat, you simply do not know what your body is doing.
So you know my credentials, I have been involved in health and fitness for over 20 years as a Body Builder, Body Sculptor, Trainer, Consultant, Coach and many other positions in the field. I am currently the Director of Personal Success Now.
For the best accuracy with this...
You should have the same person take the measurements at the same time of day. You should take your body weight (needed to determine Lean Body Mass and Body Fat) on THE SAME SCALE at the same time of day every time. The first time, you should measure how far down the Biceps and Triceps you take the measure and make a note. Make a picture diagram of where you take the other two measurements (below the shoulder blade and the side of the waist.) There are directions and diagrams to help you in the book, so don't worry about a thing.
Also, note what cloths you were wearing when you weigh yourself on the scale...always wear them for the weigh-in. Take a photograph of yourself now!! It is very helpful to see images of yourself at 30% bodyfat, then at 25%, then at 20%, then at 18%! If you feel shy, take them yourself in front of a mirror!
You will be glad you did. Just trust me on that.
If the program you are following is not giving you results in three weeks, something is not right. Get some help from a knowledgeable and qualified trainer. They can help you shorten the time it takes to reach your goals and be Your Personal Best.
Always ask potential program managers/trainers how they will help you achieve your goals. If they will not be using these components to help you...consider finding someone else:
1) Food and Nutrient intake monitoring
2) Cardiorespiratory Training
3) Resistance Training
4) Personal Assistance including Body composition monitoring
Additionally, if you are looking to lose body fat, you should consider removing foods with flavorings, colorings, additives, and preservatives from your diet at this time, as clinical tests have demonstrated that some of these can adversely effect bodyfat mobilization (i.e. fat burning) and some even enhance fat storage and stimulate the appetite.
Wishing you Personal Success Now!
P.S.
It is important to know up front that you will need another person to help you if you wish to get the most accurate results using this method of body composition monitoring. To more accurately determine your Lean Body Mass and Body Fat, you take caliper measurements from 1, 2, 3, 4, or 7 (or even 9) locations on the body. 2 of these are from behind: Just below your shoulder blade and the back of your arm (which you can reasonably do alone.) There is an option to use a measurement from only one location (front of the arm) to determine bodyfat, however this is not as accurate as taking it from multiple (3+)locations.
There are on-line calculators that will allow you to use a 3-site measurement that 1 person can do alone. Here is one such: linear-software.com/online.html. Since this is based on a mathematical calculation, you can do it yourself if you are interested...here is the information:
The 3 Skin fold sites required for Men are:
Chest, Abdomen, Thigh;
The 3 Skin fold sites required for Women are:
Triceps, Suprailiac, Thigh.
There are illustrations on the website given above.
You must determine body density:
Body Density for Men:
1.1093800-(0.0008267*(sum 3 skinfolds))+(0.0000016*(sum 3 skinfolds)^2)-(0.000257*age)
Body Density for Women:
1.0994921-(0.0009929*(sum 3 skinfolds))+(0.0000023*(sum 3 skinfolds)^2)-(0.0001392*age)
To Calculate Body Fat %:
(457/Body Density)-414.2
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