Customer Reviews

Escali High Capacity Large Display Bathroom Scale (440 lb/200 kg)

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(11)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

These scales are the third set I have bought to weigh myself. I am a big guy (360) & these are the first that will weigh me the same two times in a row. Yes, they do kind of have a small space to stand on but I believe it makes them more accurate. If you weigh too much in pounds you can always switch them to kilos & weigh half as much! The other scales I tried would not weigh the same twice in a row & they sounded like they were breaking to pieces when I stepped on them.
If your big like me I can recommend these scales.

This scale is excellent. It's sturdy so you can hop on without feeling like you have to be careful not to damage it. The numbers don't fluctuate either. You can get on one time, get your weight, get off, get back on again and it'll say the same exact thing. Highly recommended if you're looking for a basic scale. :]

The scale is attractive and consistent in the weight it shows. Also it has very large numbers. These are two of the reasons that I purchased the scale and are positive attributes.

HOWEVER, I AM A LARGE MAN AND THE SURFACE OF THE SCAlE IS SLOPED TO THE SIDES. I HAVE TO USE MY CANE TO KEEP FROM SLIDING OFF (THE SCALE HAS A NON SLIP SURFACE WHICH SHOULD HOLD FOR UNDER 250 LB).

Works great! My only issue is that you have to look over your belly to see the readout!!! LOL

... for many different reasons.

Reason 3,458,921 Of Why Being Fat Sucks: We peg out the "310 Pound Max" WalMart scales.

Did a good bit of research online as far as 'scales for fat guys' and wound up choosing this one.
I've had it for a day now so I can't really comment on its long term durability (which is obviously going to be something worth factoring in; it's a plastic bodied scale expected to hold someone who weighs as much as a Prius, so we shall see...), but these are my initial impressions.

First, I'm giving it four stars based on what I have in front of me, without knowing whether or not it will hold up. If it does hold up over a few months, I'll upgrade this to 5 stars.

Accuracy: This unit was spot on the money. My fiancee was weighed by the doctor three days ago and this scale was right at what the doctors pricey scale said.

Operation: RTFM (Read The F****ng Manual).
Some of these other reviews that complain about it 'not working' clearly did not RTFM.

Operation goes a little something like this.

Step 1: Lightly press your foot in the middle of the scale to turn it "on".
Step 2: Stand on scale.
Step 3: Read weight, seriously regret eating all those second helpings of dinner
Step 4: Get off scale (it automatically shuts down)
Step 5: Eat Less
Step 6: Work out more.

So, that's about it.
I needed a scale for a fat guy, this seems to fit the bill. Hopefully, I'm about to engage in a lifestyle change that will put me back in the realm of 'people who can be weighed by regular scales'. Until that time, this will accompany me on the long and difficult journey to get there.

I was thrilled with this product when I purchased it in March 2008. I weigh 155 lbs or so, and the scale has been gently used. Now in August 2008 it quit working. I changed the batteries (thin lithium batteries that cost $7 for the pair). The scale worked the first time after replacing the batteries, then gave a dead screen. Now the only way I can get it to "wake up" is to remove and re-install a battery each time I want to use it. Most recently I can't get it to zero out even when the display is working.

I like this scale and I can read it without my glasses on. Seems like I had to fiddle with the batteries to get it going.

I am very happy with this scale. It gives the same reading no matter how often you step on and off. The last electronic scale I had required numerous weighings until you got the same reading at least three times in a row. I've checked it against my doctor's scales, and it is within one pound of his. The reason I didn't give it five stars is because of it's slightly slippery and rounded surface. I don't really feel unsafe using it, just a bit uncomfortable.

This scale has some great features including a huge display panel that is very easy to see, a large enough platform on which to stand comfortably (even for big-footed critters such as myself!), and a surface that is easy to keep clean. My only complaint is that the batteries don't last very long. There are two of us who hop on and off the scale each day but the batteries had to be replaced within 7 weeks.Escali High Capacity Large Display Bathroom Scale (400lb/180kg)

I purchased this scale in April 2008 and it lasted a little over six months. My last scale lasted over 20 years. This scale was a bad purchase and not worth the money invested.