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Seeking recommendations for calipers

Huffdogg
Huffdogg Posts: 1,934 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I am looking to start actively tracking BF%, but the sheer scope of brands and styles out there is a bit daunting. Anyone have any recommendations on a decent quality item, or at least an abstract of sorts on what to look out for? There seem to be electronic calipers, and very basic ones that look like a geometry compass, and other more esoteric looking devices. I'm a total noob here, so any advice would be welcome.

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  • SteveTries
    SteveTries Posts: 723 Member
    Slim guide. Cheap. Sturdy. Consistent.
  • kyrstensmom
    kyrstensmom Posts: 297 Member
    bump...interested in this also, but unfortunately have nothing to offer!
  • scopester
    scopester Posts: 129 Member
    FWIW, I have a set of Accu-Measure calipers that I've had for about ten years. They're easy to use and affordable to purchase. Whether or not they accurately measure my BF% is open for debate. However, there is no argument as to whether or not they give a consistent reading....and that is all that matters to me. I can pinch the superiliac three times and get the exact same reading all three times. If that number decreases next week, I know I have lost body fat. I may only weigh myself once or twice each month...but I will take a caliper reading 2-3 times per week.
  • Huffdogg
    Huffdogg Posts: 1,934 Member
    Thanks for the feedback!
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