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Looking for testimonials about the Arctic Spa Fox or similarly small models

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nyanpasu:
My backyard isn't that large to begin with. It's 40' by 40'. The electrical service connection to my mast is overhead and hydro rules are cables must be 5m from the edge of the tub, which translates to ~3m away on the ground. I have a 12' by 12' deck which eats a bunch of space. Town bylaws also keep me from putting it too close to the property lines or too close to the home. So that leaves a bit of space around the middle of the yard. I could fit in a bigger tub there but I wouldn't have much leeway to position it.

I'm a solo guy and I don't have company over as a general rule. The tub is 99% of the time for me. A tub like the Fox is billed as 4 people (which we all know means 2) and it's 6'x7'. Logically that should be enough, but I can't shake the feeling that for $12k I should be getting more tub and wondering if I'm making a mistake by buying for my needs now. Out of the major brands it seems to be either Jacuzzi, Arctic or Bullfrog in the area and the Arctic dealer does have a great reputation, plus I am moving to the boonies and they are willing to deliver and service for no extra fee.

cranbiz:
Dealer is very important and it sounds like the Artic dealer has their act together.

$12K is a lot for a small tub but in the frozen north, insulation is very important and the Artic is decently insulated. Can you at least sit in them dry? That way you can get a feeling for seating, etc.

A tub is a 10-15 year investment so down the road thinking is valid but if you can get a solid 5 years out of this one, you could always upgrade later if needed and recoup some of your investment on the used market.

nyanpasu:
I don't think these prices are forever so were I to resell it I would probably get back less as a percentage of the original price than I otherwise would.

I got lucky and managed to visit dealerships at a time where non essential businesses were open. I did dry test a few models. The Arctic ones were more to my taste because they are so contoured. I'm not a fan of open seats.

I know they're controversial. But my boss has owned a few and swears by them and especially the local dealer.

MarKee:
Shortages in the hot tub industry will likely be a 2-3 year struggle. When the factories finally catch up, prices will not go down. Everything costs more now, materials are 2-3x more, labor is way more expensive, freight is expensive. In my experience, prices don’t go down, the same tub could be $4K more 2-3 years from now.

BullFrogSpasMN:

--- Quote from: MarKee on May 01, 2021, 01:53:10 am ---Shortages in the hot tub industry will likely be a 2-3 year struggle. When the factories finally catch up, prices will not go down. Everything costs more now, materials are 2-3x more, labor is way more expensive, freight is expensive. In my experience, prices don’t go down, the same tub could be $4K more 2-3 years from now.

--- End quote ---

This..it will be at least 2 years before anything is caught up and ya, hell will freeze over before a manufacturer 'lowers' prices, EVERYTHING is going up due to increased costs and inflation  ;D

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