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The Artesian Quail ridge or Dove Canyon?
sore muscles:
Turns out that the Quail ridge isn't stocked by any of our local Artesian dealers because it isn't real popular.
We went to test 2 tubs today, the Dove Canyon and the Antigua elite. The canyon has all the bells and whistles that the elites are known for and is a pretty big tub. We also tested the smaller Antigua elite and is the exact same thing as that of the Grand Bahama elite, but it has a slightly smaller foot print. After sitting and wet testing in the Antigua for a half hour and seeing how the controls where set up per seat. We came to the conclusion that the one diverter valve that controls the 2 big floor foot jets and lounger, which is located on the opposite side of the lounger seat head rest area, was an acceptable trade off. What I mean by that is, on the Bahama elite the diverter valve for the lounge seat was in arms reach when sitting in the lounger. On the other hand, the Antigua lounger's diverter was on the other side "at your feet area" so you would have to get out of the lounger position to adjust the pressure valve for the lounger. We realized while wet testing this turned out to a very minor thing. When you get into the Antigua's entrance step, the valve is right there at the entrance and as i'm getting into the tub I would turn the valve on too the desired pressure "full" in my case, I would then lay in the lounger on full valve. There's an "air valve switch" for the Antigua's longer right next to your head, which in turn would let me blast it at full and max air pressure with out getting up. Since I already know, that for me personally I need and want full pressure for the back of my legs. When you are done in the lounger you get up out of the lounger to go to the other 2 seats is when you would change the diverter valve to the two big floor foot jets. So as you sit in the back and neck therapy seat you have full control over your seat along with the floor foot massagers and it's all with in arms reach. Very nice layout and in a smaller foot print than the grand Bahama elite. You will loose a few jets in the Antigua, but for me the trade off is minimal. Great little mid size tub with all the features I want, and with no pressure lose to the lounger or any other seat.
Antigua Elite...you had me from hello.... 8)
MrLobster:
That's great news, and shows just how important a wet test is. Have you decided on which extras you'll be adding?
sore muscles:
Spa, cover, air assist cover lifter, and the led lights. No steps, I'll build my own cheaper and better, Just the basic's for $9300. Fair price? I didn't even try to haggle yet on price. I was thinking of getting a gazebo, it has soft sides and a hard top for year round protection and privacy for 1200.
MrLobster:
Price is something I really can't help with, I'm over in England and prices here are way higher than in the US. You're certainly paying less than I would have to for the same model.
Out of interest, will yours come with the waterfall and pillowfall? They are listed on the website as options, but I've never seen a display model without them.
Our spa is open to the elements, I really like looking up into the night sky. It was especially good a couple of nights ago with the meteor shower going on. I'm considering buying a shade sail so I can pull it over when there's too much rain, but still see the stars on a clear night.
Sam:
--- Quote from: sore muscles on August 14, 2015, 08:11:58 am ---Spa, cover, air assist cover lifter, and the led lights. No steps, I'll build my own cheaper and better, Just the basic's for $9300. Fair price? I didn't even try to haggle yet on price. I was thinking of getting a gazebo, it has soft sides and a hard top for year round protection and privacy for 1200.
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That's a very good price
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