Does what I need it to do.
Most people will tell you that consistency is the most important part of any routine.  Included in my "routine" are quarterly measurements of the areas on my body that concern me.<br /><br />First and foremost, this device is not going to be precise to the 1/100th of an inch.  It does, however, provide consistent measurements each and every time.<br /><br />The best part : the self-tensioning mechanism.  It always, without fail, puts the same amount of tension on the tape giving me accurate, repeatable results.<br /><br />My advice is to formulate a plan to measure those body parts (quads, arms, chest, waist, hips, etc) that matter to you and find a way to measure them the SAME way the next time you use the device.  Sure, you may have +/- a few pounds the next time, but if your tape placement strategy is sound, then you'll get consistent results that you can track over time.<br /><br />I've used this device for approximately four years and logged my measurements through the years.  It does what I need it to do.  I am not a competitive body builder nor do I need to publish my measurements to any publication, so the measurements are good enough for me to track MY progress.  I recommend it, its inexpensive and easy to use.
Rating: 5 stars