Scales that *work*?

[Rajah]

Back in the Jan timeframe, we had a need to monitor Sienna's weight (brown torbie kitty in my sig). So we went by Bed Bath and Beyond and got a nice digital scale that claimed to be accurate to within 2 tenths of a pound.

Sure, it measures in 2 tenths of a pound alright, but I think it takes your weight, then a random number between 0 and 10, and randomly adds or subtracts that number from your real weight.

We figured okay, so what if it's not too accurate at different times of the day -- as long as we measure ourselves, then pick up Sienna and measure again, it should be consistant, right?

WRONG!

I've done this several times... last night, I stepped on the scale and got a reading. Stepped off, counted to ten, and stepped on again and had a different one -- 5 pounds heavier!! I *know* that nothing in *my* condition changed by 5 pounds in 10-20 seconds.

I'm considering getting a different scale, but wondering a) if it's worth it, and b) if there are any that actually *work*.

 

[LuvTigger]

I really like the scale I have...it's a Taylor, digital, but it only goes to 1/2 pounds, not tenths. However, I've tested it several times, off, on, off, on, and it always gives me the same weight. Also, my uncle has a Taylor scale, and I've weighed myself on his, then come home right after and weighed myself on mine, same weight. It also seemed to be consistent with what I weighed at the dr.

btw, Rajah, wasn't it you that was looking for pictures of Hawaii/Diamond Head on the CB? I got a couple of aerial pics of Diamond Head from the plane ride back from Molokai last week, plus pictures of the Big Island which I promised I'd post here...just have to figure out how to do it!

 

[geetey]

Hi Rajah!
I have a digital as well, but it also only measures in .5 pound increments. It is a Tanita and I love it! I always get the exact same weight (if weighing myself several times in a row). When I purchased it, I set it up, weighed myself, drove straight to my doctor's office and weighed myself (great doctor's office!) and the numbers were the same, so I am confident my scale is accurate.

We don't move our scale. It always stays in the same spot.

 

[Rajah]

Thanks. I'll look into those brands next time I'm at BB&B.

(Yep, was me looking for pictures of Hawaii! I'd love to see them!!)