Most wrestling coaches or athletic directors look for a portable wrestling scale when they are looking to purchase a new scale for their student athletes. Most portable scales are designed with lighter weight components which makes them ideal for taking from the gym to the tournament (however they are sometimes too light for everyday use in a locker room. Carry Cases are also available (and recommended). Battery power is usually standard and certainly a suggested feature that you will need. Please contact us today for recommendations and reviews to make sure you order the right item for your weighing application. This type of scale can be taken anywhere and precisely weigh anything typically from 0 to 500 lbs. to within ± 0.1 lb. Convenient, repeatable, accurate, and rugged is what a portable scale should be. These are ideal for team sports, home health care, athletic training, and weight management. If you need NTEP approval, please let us know.