Guys with upward curves: How do you measure?

[B_DEATHbyCARROT]

I just tried to measure and gave up! After finally getting it up (had to really concentrate) I found that trying to straighten out the upward curve to get an accurate measurement is kinda impossible... I prefer to use a "real" ruler, but short of getting a cloth/paper ruler I'm not sure what to do.

 

[unabear09]

get a fabric tape measure

they are made of a pliable material, and can bend and stuff...

 

[Ionto]

The sort of tape measures that taylors use is the best, but which side do you measure ?

The problem is the same, whether you curve up, down or to the side.

If you measure on the inside of the curve you will get a lower value than if you measure on the outer side. I get more than 1 cm difference.

 

[fluoro]

Try a flexible plastic ruler. I get 1.5" difference topside and bottom.

 

[Zayne]

I had a problem measuring, too. It doesn't want to be pressed flat:frown1:

 

[D_Jared Padalicki]

Use this: http://www.domox.be/content/domox/uploads/med/Lintmeter-web.jpg

 

[TragicWhiteKnight]

You definitely need a tailors measuring tape - but if you're cheap, just use a piece of string, marking the tip with a pen, then measure it with a straight ruler.

Can make a difference of up to an inch

 

[B_DEATHbyCARROT]

Well I want to take a picture for the site so the string won't work. I know I get up to a solid 8" but with the curve and a straight ruler I can't get past 7.5" and I don't wanna be called a faker... The tailor's ruler seems to be the answer.

 

[80deezel]

Measure it when 3/4 erect so you can keep it as straight as you can.The numbers will be off a little but people can tell when you are full hard and not.If it curves left or right you really cant measure full hard.