MyoTape Body Tape Measure Reviews

• Superior to regular tape measures...

  
  By A1PD7YRIZU4J8N on 2007-02-26
  As a tape measure, it does what it says it does. You press a button and the tape tightens around your body part. You won't have to worry about, "Did I hold the tape tigher last time?" as the tension is always the same for consistent measurements every time. The tape starts measurement at 2" since the tape casing holds the tape and that part measures around 2 inches. I think this tape is accurate plus-or-minus half-an-inch but it sure beats a regular tape measure since at least the button ensures that each time the tape wraps around you at the same tension level.
  
  

• Great for Tracking Weight Loss

  
  By A3V6Z4RCDGRC44 on 2008-03-12
  One challenge we have when we lose weight is that sometimes it might look like we've hit a plateau. Really, this usually means the body is slimming down but as we convert from fat to muscle we aren't "loosing weight" at the moment. A tape measure can help show this!
  
  I've used several different kinds of tape measures in the past. Usually the problem is you're trying to hold the two ends of the tape measure in place while figuring out what they say. Often I have to call in my boyfriend to help out. For a variety of reasons there are many people who cannot or do not want help in this area :)
  
  That's where the MyoTape tape measure comes in. I actually got this for myself solely because I had lost my old tape measures and needed one, and it was the top result on Amazon and looked easy to use. So I wasn't out seeking a "new and improved" tape measure. That being said, when I got this in the house I was really impressed that it WAS much easier to use than my previous ones.
  
  You hold the handle, which is nice and solid and well shaped to grab onto. Then if you want you can "make the loop" and step into it, or pull the loose end around, depending on what part of you you are measuring. But the nice thing is you can keep everything loose while you get it into place.
  
  Once you are close to where you want it to be, you push the button on the unit and it automatically snugs up. So you don't have to try to hold it in a certain spot or try to make sure you're holding it "tightly enough" or "loose enough". It always snugs up to the same level of tension. You only need to hold with one hand because the unit has connected into its closed loop. This means it's VERY easy to then look at the numbers and see what the total measurement is. You don't have to add or subtract - the unit is set up so that the number you see is the total number.
  
  Well recommended! There are ALL sorts of situations where you "seem to be not losing weight" but really your body is getting slimmer. This is a great way to keep track of your progress!
  
  

• Great concept, poor execution

  
  By A1CRZ7NFROF4HX on 2006-09-25
  I know it is just a measuring tape, but when you are losing weight, you really want/need an accurate body measurement. With most measuring tapes accuracy is fully dependent upon the user, but not so with this little gem. Unfortunately it seems to have preset intervals at which the scroll mechanism will stop - about every inch or so. So getting an accurate measurement is very difficult. This is such a great design - if more money was put into the production it would be a very handy little item. I definitely would not purchase again.
  
  

• Works as advertised

  
  By A2ZRTSZJZ7K6NH on 2008-06-29
  It works exactly how it should. And I'm going to respond to some comments that almost caused me not to buy the thing.
  
  1. Can't get an accurate measure because of 1" intervals.
  
  a) You're using it wrong. The intervals are to keep it from recoiling on it's own as you're pulling it out. When you press the button to recoil, there are no intervals. (hint: read the directions) Also, this gave the same measurements as a standard tape measure.
  
  2. Broken out of the box, bad clicking noise.
  
  a) It's a feature, not a defection. See answer above. You can also hold the button as you pull it out to avoid the clicking, but release the button when you're done so it doesn't recoil before you're ready.
  
  3. The pin keeps falling out.
  
  a) I don't know if it was the company's intention, but I see this as a feature. The only time it pops out is if the tape isn't straight and/or flush, which would give an inaccurate measurement anyway.
  
  
  
  
  
  

• It works

  
  By AHTIOD7RCWK8K on 2006-03-09
  Great tape, to bad they discontinued making it. Everything is going digital by this company, but that is the mistake. Their digital stuff is far less accurate. This tape works very well, although I wish it would lock in smaller increments.
  
  
• Gets the job done.
  By APOUYO1BEPK22 on 2008-03-13
  This measuring tape is very easy to use by yourself. If you are wanting to measure your arms, just extend the tape out in a big loop, then slide the plastic nub at the end of the tape into it's notch. Stick your arm through the loop, and press the button in the center. It's that easy. If you do it like I do it, you can measure without flexing first..get your measurement, and then flex, and get the new measurement. You dont have to redo the tape, it just pulls out a little more for ya.
  
  I only have 2 gripes about this. The first one is minor. I wish the plastic nub at the end of the tape had a rubber lining. Because the notch is plastic also. And plastic against plastic tends to slide. So instead of firmly being in place in the notch, it can slide out sometimes. So I've learned to just hold the nub firmly while pressing the center button to tighten the tape. The second gripe would have to be the tape itself. It's not bad, but it could be a better quality. Mine had a fold in it. I'm guessing the measurer had been in the package for a bit. So I had to rub the fold out. Not that big of a deal, but it just irked me some.
  
  But if you want a cheap measuring tape, then you should give this puppy a try.
  
  
• Myotape: precision measuring tool
  By A15JQPN1NJI8D6 on 2006-03-20
  The Myotape is perfect tool for measuring body parts. It's the most accurate tape I've ever used.
  
  
• Does what it says
  By A2J8BJNGH5RT9C on 2006-11-09
  Not too much to say, the product works as advertised, it makes it MUCH easier to take body measurements, Love how pushing the button tightens the tape up.
  
  
  
  
• Easy way to check your measurements
  By A62UHEAJJE7E on 2008-01-29
  This body tape measure is a very easy way to take your own measurements. It's inexpensive and easy to read the measurement ticks on the tape. I like the way the tape retracts back into the device, tightening up to get an accurate measurement.
  
  
• MyoTape Review
  By A2O7JOLUGCAS0J on 2006-11-10
  Pretty cool thing to have, I'd recommend it over regular tape if you're looking to document your successes. Only problem is sometimes you get different answers, but the difference is less than half an inch. It's probably due to how tight/loose it happens to wrap around the site at that given time.
  
  
• It's a tape measure
  By A1FLQ1GSCVCV8U on 2006-11-09
  This is, essentially, a tape measure. I thought it might actually provide more information about my overall body fat and health, but...it's a tape measure.
  
  There's a little information that comes with it that has some charts that correlate height and waist measurements, but...it's a tape measure.
  
  Don't expect more.
  
  
• Could be better....
  By A3P2EFWFEROMRF on 2008-04-11
  This IS better than a regular tape measure for tracking lost/gained inches on your body. BUT- it's a flawed design. It has a plastic pin at the end of the tape that you slide into a hole on the plastic holder, which would be MUCH better if the pin actually STAYED IN PLACE! Every time you tighten it, the pin pops right out. It's as if you need a third hand to hold the pin in the hole, and boy does it get frustrating. I'm surprised no one else has mentioned it! I'm looking forward to an improved design, because yes this is better, but not by much!
  
  
• Just what I needed.
  By A11QMI2QLO6CU5 on 2008-02-29
  Being a stroke survivor, my dexterity is not what it once was. This product enables me to take my own measurements, and more accurately. Well built, well designed. I recommend it highly for everyone, not matter your level of dexterity.
  
  
• not your average tape measure
  By A2AJA5DZQV4X9B on 2008-04-29
  So I know it sounds crazy to say a tape measure is great, but this one really is. I was using a regular ribbon-type tape measure (from a sewing kit) and this one blows that away! It's very easy to use and gives consistent measurements, which is important when you're tracking body progress, which involves very small changes! I recommend it if you're looking for a body tape measure, and it's reasonably priced.
  
  
• Seems silly, really helpful!
  By A10XJSUSSLJG4T on 2008-09-11
  Over the months I've been losing weight, I've used a regular 'sewing' type tape measure and had trouble getting it together and getting a fairly accurate measurement. It was kind of comical at times.
  
  So I got this and it's a really big help, sort of an extra hand, and seems to adjust the same each time. So I'm happy.
  
  It was also cool that my super geek-y husband, who is precise in almost everything, really likes it too!
  
  
  
• Worked great until I broke it, and then it still worked okay.
  By A12XRYCC04WWH4 on 2008-11-06
  This product did a great job of telling me how unsuccessful I was in losing weight. It was very easy to use, and had it not been for my horrible eating habits I probably wouldn't have broken it.
  
  But I did, and then I put it back together, and then I threw it away, and then I bought another one, and now I avoid that tape measure even more than I avoid my scale.
  
  Despite all of that, this tape measure works very well. It's all about the spring loaded tension on the tape, and the release button. This product has been very well designed to do a specific thing, measure soft, roundish shaped body parts. Dare I say it performs this task perfectly?
  
  I think it did. But I must say, if you pull the tape all the way out to it's limit because you're frustrated with your lack of willpower to not eat so much cheese and white bread, then this thing may break, and trust me, even if you can put it back together like I was able to do it will not work right and you'll just end up buying a new one. So cut back on the carbs and take your emotions out on a heavy bag or a jogging trail or a stack of weights.
  
  
• Reliable Vendor, Rapid Shipping
  By A3HBF5A7F40PI2 on 2006-08-31
  Received item speedily with absolutely no problems. Would not hesitate to purchase from this seller in the future. Thanks!
  
  
• More accurate than tape measure
  By AD8GU25Y4SG28 on 2007-02-15
  I have trouble knowing how tight to pull the tape measure when I measure myself. I was hoping that this device would eliminate that problem. It does help to some extent, but there can still be a discrepancy of around 1/2". It does make it much easier than trying to look in the mirror and see the measurement when measuring alone. Shipping was ridiculous for one tape, but if you buy multiples there is only one shipping charge.
  
  
• It works well for me.
  By A1SIUOLWG6473H on 2008-02-28
  Got tired of using my sewing tape to see how my body was shrinking during my weight loss efforts. This item works much better. Only improvement I could suggest is if it could have the ability for the little piece at the free end to snap in place after it's placed into the hole.. I find that that end can sometimes pop out of the hole before I have finished checking the measurements.
  
  
• MyoTape Body Measuring Tape
  By A2EXZDRAT6G9K2 on 2007-04-05
  This product is adequate. Nothing fancy but does what it's supposed to do.
  
  
• Its nice
  By A7QJUMMT4FPDK on 2007-06-01
  It's much easier to use than a regular tape. I'm not sure how well it's constructed, but for the price you can't really beat it.
  
  
• Myo Tape Body Measure
  By A1AJLHH8VMYXMJ on 2007-07-03
  This prodcut is great for taking your body measurements with or without someone else. Easy to read and operate, I would reccomend this to someone else.
  
  
• Very Functional and easy to use.
  By A3PM89BY1D85U9 on 2007-12-01
  Easy to use at an excellent price. The MyoTape can be used to make accurate measurements quickly and simply. Would recommend this product.
  
  
• Manly Man
  By A25R0MW3CIN1Z9 on 2007-12-31
  Nothing says dork more than measuring your muscle dimensions in the mirror every morning. But hell, it works well and is a good motivational tool to be able to chart results.
  
  
• A little small
  By A3LFKBRNVKXJIN on 2008-02-13
  Not a bad little contraption, but it won't fit around my massive biceps. And it just barely measures the circumference of my third leg. Not bad though, overall - 4 stars.
  
  
• great
  By A3NJQBWNEI09K7 on 2008-07-10
  This product is very useful and easy to use. I would recommend it to anyone!
  
  
• Love this!
  By AVD4CW13F9JF5 on 2008-07-14
  This tape measure is great. I'vebeen on a weight loss plan for 2 months and this makes it so much easier to take my own measurements.
  
  
• More than expected
  By A22T22Y0H5ZLJO on 2008-07-19
  This is definetly more than expected for the price. I think that the accuracy of +/- half cm as discuss in other reviews is more dependable on your ability to place the tape over the exact part of your body rather than a mechanical problem of the myotape itself. It will be an excellent purchase as long as you remember it was cheap and try it gently. My recommendation, as you pull the tape make yourself sure to pressure the bottom to avoid breaking the internal machinery.
  
  I will recommended this product to anyone with a limited budget and a desire to measure their workout achievements.
  
  
• Wow...what a pleasant surprise
  By A2TNXUDZ3FBOZ2 on 2008-09-11
  I almost didn't buy this device because I thought "my wife has a fabric tape measure an that's all I need", but I was all jazzed up about getting in to great shape and in a moment of weakness bought the MyoTape...and I LOVE it.
  
  The very best thing about it that I love is the fact that it's spring loaded and you don't have to guess about how tight to pull a regular fabric tape measure. This does it for you automatically. It's repeatable, easy, and accurate. Well, well, WELL worth the price. GET IT!
  
  
• One Embarrassing Flaw
  By A1SV9MX9JFYPLB on 2008-09-18
  True, this product is easy to use and looks nice. But its missing one functionality that is important for these types of products: Accuracy. Myotape adds another 2 inches to anything that you measure because somehow the manufacturers screwed up with the length of the tape and it starts at the 2 inch mark.
  
  However minor or major of a flaw you perceive this as (for me it seems major), it is very embarrassing.
  
  

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