INSTRUMENTS - Pg 3Rosscraft offers the following complete kits, Centurion and Tom as well as additional individual instruments
PHOTOS TO COME Individual Instruments
1. Slim Guide Skinfold Caliper
(Slim Guide Skinfold Caliper and Harpenden Skinfold Caliper) The Slim Guide skinfold caliper is an inexpensive alternative to the Harpenden caliper. It yields approximately similar results and its rugged ABS plastic construction, with high quality springs, guarantees a long life of usage. In the hands of a trained anthropometrist, skinfold calipers percent technical errors of measurement for a single replication as low as 5% depending on training and technique. 3. Anthropometric tape is a steel flexible tape with a filed notch and patch zero indicator to provide a better reading interface than a single zero line since the interface has no area. The notch helps orient the tape and align on the interface. 
4. Segmometer 4 for measuring lengths evolved from a prototype retractable carpenter or engineer’s tape for use in Nigeria by Dr. Linda Blade. We affixed cotter-pin pointers with rubber bands and 5-minute epoxy glue. We found that the rustic instrument was as good or better than the classical anthropometer for obtaining projected heights and direct segmental lengths. Another prototype was designed in Australia by the University of Western Australia and used in the Kinanthropometric Aquatic Sports Project. The Rosscraft models dispense with the housing using only a flexible tape, with precision machined base and slider indicators. Replicated measures in certification courses using the Rosscraft segmometer sets a new standard for precision.  
7. Head Square and Retractable Centimetre Tape. This is a portable, practical alternative to a stadiometer for measuring stature and sitting height. The headboard, consists of a horizontal plane and a triangle. A retractable metal centimetre tape is included with the Head Square. Techniques for orientation of the head, in the Frankfort plane, marking heights and measurement are fully described in Anthropometry Illustrated, Anthropometry Fundamentals and the Anthropometry Techniques DVD. A Power Point Presentation of measurement techniques can be viewed Here (MS PowerPoint File- click/save to disk and run/open).
(Slim Guide Skinfold Caliper and Harpenden Skinfold Caliper) 9. Weight Scale: Not included in the Kits. This portable weight scale is a true strain gauge scale, accurate within 50 g. It has memory functions for tracking, and a zeroing feature that permits a mother to step on scale, zero, and obtain her baby’s exact weight when placed in her arms.
12. Anthropometry Illustrated CD - A browser based interactive textbook and learning system. Features thousands of interactive illustrations, graphics and links. (currently under revision. Updates to be available in Library)
13. Anthropometry Fundamentals CD - A power point based guide to measurement techniques. Features over the shoulder viewpoints, explicit images and detailed instructions. Techniques consistent with the standards of the International Society for Kinanthropometry. This is a learning system for the new generation of computer oriented students, human biologists, physicians, sport dietitions, physical educators, lifestyle enhancement and other health professionals.
14. Anthropometry Technique DVD - A menu driven instructional "How-To-Do" DVD video showing exactly the proper technique in the use of the described instruments to acheive a detailed and accurate measurement of the human body. 2 hours of explicit, over-the-shoulder views of ways of locating landmarks, marking and positioning the subject.
To view a preview of this amazing DVD click here and start the online video presentation. To order or request a quote on any of our kits or instruments you can either phone DataMedia at:
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