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abbydabbydo:
Hi Gang! Thanks in advance for your help. I'm going to buy my first hot tub, but honestly, it's really hard, seems like there's a lot of smoke and mirrors in this industry! Prices are hidden, model reviews are hard to find, etc...

I know what I want, in order of importance. What do you recommend?

-Barrier free seating comfortable for 4 adults
-Whirlpool effect - I don't really don't massage or pressure point jets - strong jets actually usually hurt me. I just want bubbly, hot water
-Entry level price point, but long term value - I don't have a lot of dough, but don't want to buy something that costs me more in replacement/utilities/maintenance/if I buy too cheap :P
-Depth. Deep Deep Deep. A waterfall would do, instead/too.
-Weather Appropriateness - tub will be outside in Colorado, most evenings in the winter will be between 20-30. Days pretty warm - 40+. I want to use the tub at least twice a week, but daily would not be surprising, I travel to sit in hot water 3-4 times a week now!

Basically, I should buy a cedar soak tub, but they are waaaaay expensive. The Nordic classic series, Sundance Denali, Freeflow Aptos are all tubs I have checked out and liked based on internet research. But they also all seem to be carbon copies of each other at very different prices???!

Help me please...Thanks!!!! :-*

Tman122:
Marquis makes some great models with whirlpool jets and adjustable power.

The Wizard of Spas:
Its all about what is available in your market.  You need to not only identify brands available, but look into the dealer and check to see if they are reputable.  From there, sit in them empty, and also wet test.  See pricing and report back here for a more complete answer to your question.

I hope that makes sense.  Good luck moving forward.

bud16415:
I know what you want and I’m just a homeowner and when looking for tubs I wanted a therapeutic tub with jets and also a leisurely soaking experience when I wanted that. I didn’t find a lot that were great quality from a build point but simple in function and it seems the industry is moving away from simple soaking. Some tubs I swear have more jets than they do tub wall these days.

Ours has a whirlpool mode and I love it just circles the water around and we also have an air pump something most tubs have dropped. I like the air a lot except it cools the water and the blower is way to loud. Sounds like a shop vac running.

Some cheaper tubs are simpler but then you get into poor insulation and most likely not as deep.

Maybe some of the pros here can suggest a good soaking tub.       

Spatech_tuo:
Everyone has their own likes/dislikes. I happen to be a jets on-5% of the time, off-95% type person so I can relate. I must say I also have little use for the whirlpool and zero desire for a blower (actually less than zero) but to each his/her own.

Spas come at all different price points, jet counts, features ... Usually the people who have the most difficult search are those who want an entry level price yet still want a lot of jets thinking a higher jet count is a must as well as other desires but in the end it all adds up, nothing is for free.

Just visit your local dealers and tell them you're looking for 1) a spa at a good price point that doesn't skimp on shell or frame design, 2) doesn't need a high jet count, 3) can't skimp on insulation, needs to be same as their premium models, 4) -needs to be deep enough for the heights of those who'll go in (they'll be used to that need) and 5) just needs to have general controls. If it really needs to have a whirlpool jet that's fine but it'll eliminate a lot of possibilities. As you add other features like waterfalls, special lighting ... it'll add price and lessen the likely hood of you finding what you want within your budget.

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