Group: General Fitness & Exercise

General Fitness & Exercise
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Where can I buy body fat calipers?

froshman
froshman
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Joined: 2003/07/12
United States
2004/03/14, 05:22 PM
I don't wanna buy them on line. i don't have a credit card and I don't wanna wait. I just don't know where to look for them. I checked the Sports Authority, Modells, Sears. Where are they sold? Note- i want he accumeasure ones cuz i read that they are the most accurate.
fsdsk
fsdsk
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United States
2004/03/14, 05:59 PM
I bought mine at GNC
Shane123
Shane123
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Joined: 2003/11/27
United States
2004/03/14, 06:04 PM
FWIW, you can shop online without credit cards.

Is GNC reasonably priced for this kind of thing? I know their supplements are way overpriced.
fsdsk
fsdsk
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United States
2004/03/14, 06:09 PM
I paid $15 for mine. I agree about the pricing at GNC - wait for the sales!
Hellscream
Hellscream
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Joined: 2004/02/25
United Kingdom
2004/03/14, 07:38 PM
any shops that sell em at UK? btw $15 is low, most I see at net is like £20 which is about $35 I think.
efrost
efrost
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Joined: 2003/09/28
United States
2004/03/14, 07:41 PM
They sell a whole bunch of different types on eBay..
I got a digital one for $25 (free shipping) on eBay.. brand new and included the body tape measure as well.
Hellscream
Hellscream
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United Kingdom
2004/03/14, 07:55 PM
what kind of shops do they sell them at btw?
agamble
agamble
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United States
2004/03/14, 09:38 PM
Go to www.hussman.org There's a link for bf calipers. Very reasonable as far as price goes. Around 15-25 dollars depending.
Carivan
Carivan
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Canada
2004/03/14, 10:22 PM
You may want to check at your local pro shop.

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neiltilley
neiltilley
Posts: 325
Joined: 2003/03/09
United Kingdom
2004/03/15, 06:37 AM
what's wrong with body fat measuring, digital weight scales {from decathlon(uk)} about £30...

or the waist to hip ratio calculation and other free ways to give an idea.. Calipers are totally inaccurate and impedence measures are off too, but ok as they are consistent..

hospital water displacement chamber things are the only truth for body fat.. It's best to be consistent with your choice of 'functional' equipment. And it aint calipers
agamble
agamble
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2004/03/15, 07:59 AM
I misread your original post. Sorry