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Originally Posted by MLR

I believe you cannot weigh the front then the back and add them up, even on a level plain.

Both points need to be on one scale.

Look up advanced rigging formula's, there may be some help there.

I'm slightly skeptical as well..

Originally Posted by Triple Jim

You can check this by standing on two bathroom scales, one foot on each. The total will be the same, within scale accuracy, as putting both feet on one of them.

However, this is a very good test. The variable would be how an individual stands on the scales. Shifting weight from one foot to the other would obviously skew the data and measurement. I don't believe that anyone has perfect posture and stands with equal weight on both legs.

All of this is very interesting.

I think hernan nailed it with these pictures.





Thanks guys!