Hot Tub Forum
Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: ecohen on March 28, 2010, 01:05:54 pm
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Hi im new and finding it difficult to find a tub...
At the moment I am stuck in between 2:
1. Hot Spot Tempo
2. Premium Leisure LLC Leisure EDGE
What do you think I should go for?
Any other recommandations?
Im Planning to spend around £6000-7500 if that would help
Thank You
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Check out the Premium Leisure line. You will be impressed. The Leisure's Edge line is great. I've sold them for about a year, no service issues as of yet and the company is a pleasure to work with.
Was there a specific model you were interested in? ???
Hottubber1 8)
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Yes it was the Le 850...
Do you not think the Hot Spot it a better tub?
Thanks
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Please make it a point to wet test them both. Premium Leisure is nice with allot of bling. Hot Spring makes the other model and although it's not their top of the line, it is still good quality.
If you can try them out in their showroom after hours or if they have a "wet room" so you can wet test, that'll tell you which one is better. It's your call. I think they're both worth buying. It's all about fit and feel. They should be comparable in price.
Hottubber1 8)
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Yes I do understand.
Just the problem is I wont be able to wet test them as the show rooms are so far away.
This is why I need people and their knowledge about hot tubs to go for the best one within my budget
Thanks
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Well, I don't think you can go wrong either way. If your budget is where you say it is, I would look closely at the LE850. It will be priced well within your budget and there are some standard features there that are optional for most brands.
You see, you're going to have his spa a long, long time, I would make sure I tried them both if I was serious about buying one. I understand they may be far away, but if you take one day or one week to make the right decision, it will go a long way in your spa enjoyment.
I hope this helps.
Hottubber1 8)
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Thanks!
I have reserached about prices and they do seem roughly around the same price...
Does anyone have any hot tub better in mind?
Thanks
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The other brand you can consider is Sundance. Sundance has ben manufacturing spas since 1979. They make a good spa as well. The Hawthorne model is the same size as the 850. That model will be priced in the same range as well, with a similar layout.
Hottubber1 8)
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So what hot tub would one get within my price range?
Thanks
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I would buy the one that has features that are most important to YOU? ??? My Sundance Optima is perfect for me, but that's me.
Asking someone else what's good for you doesn't help you. The spa brands you've brought up are all good, it's all about you now. Find a dealer that you feel comfortable with and run with it.
Look at it this way; You have a sciatic nerve problem that really bothers you. You decide hot water therapy will assit in your pain therapy, and I know it will.That is your main reason for getting a spa. I would see which spa will massage that area the best to make me feel better.
Your best bet is to try them out. Take the time and do it, you will not regret it, trust me on this. I've sold thousands of spas and every body is different and every spa is not the same.
Hottubber1 8)
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I've got to agree with Hottubber. Wet testing is the best thing. How far away are your dealers? Are they near each other so you could test one right after the other?
If you absolutely cannot wet test them, then you will have to go with what your gut feeling is. Hot Spring is a more recognized brand in the industry than Premium Leisure is today. I think Premium Leisure is making strides and they appear to be building a good spa. However, for right now, you have more Hot Spring dealers than PL, so your overall support level might be better with the HS.
But go back to what Hottubber said. What features do the spas have that are right for you. Make a list. Then, whichever one has more on the list, go for that one.
Good luck.
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To be honest, the Hot Spot Tempo looks like the more attractive, most featured for the price range. Has anyone seen it/ reviewed it?
The Stores are around 2 hour drive which is annoying this is why i have to kind of rely on what people/ reviews say.
Is there anything else someone would recommend apart from the ones i am looking at, at the moment?
Thank you for all your help so far
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The Tempo is new for 2010 so you will not see a lot of reviews, if any. The equipment has been used for several years and is reliable. The Premium Leisure spa line is also new for this year, therefore, you will see few, if any reviews.
For what it is worth, Watkins (maker of Tempo) is an established company with a long track record. You should be able to count on support and parts for years to come.
PL is a relatively new company.
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Van & hottubdan,
I had an opportunity to see the Hot Spot Tempo, online. Nice looking unit and you are correct in stating the Watkins has been around a long time. This may be a no brainer if this prospect fits comfortably in it.
It's like a pair of shoes, if I wear an 8, but the deal is on size 9, is it a deal? They must try it out, not only for piece of mind, but for the outlay of cash that would be a waste if it is not the right fit.
How about Thermo Spas, they will come to you to sell it? Only kidding... :-*
Hottubber1 8)
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To be honest, the Hot Spot Tempo looks like the more attractive, most featured for the price range. Has anyone seen it/ reviewed it?
The Stores are around 2 hour drive which is annoying this is why i have to kind of rely on what people/ reviews say.
Is there anything else someone would recommend apart from the ones i am looking at, at the moment?
Thank you for all your help so far
In your case quality is even more important, if that's possible, being that you have to travel so far and so would they for service. The Hot Spot is built by a company known for quality and service whereas Premium Leisure does not have the positive history to build on though they may get there now that they've reinvented themselves. If all things are equal or close I'd suggest you go with the Hot Spot, if the Premium Leisure is the one you truly want then go that direction. As others have said, if possible let the wet test guide you.
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Wet Test!
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I have a Hot Spot Tempo set up and running in my store...they came in last week.
Very, very nice looking spa! I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of power the jets have, the styling, and the overall quality of this tub. The slightly smaller version (Relay) also hit my store last week. The first person that looked at it bought it.
I will try to get some pictures up later today.
Terminator
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Hey term! Nice to see you. Glad you are having luck w/ Relay et al. Haven't sold any yet.
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Thank you, Dan....we been busy!
Here are the pics of the new Hot Spot Tempo:
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/003.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/004.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/005.jpg)
Terminator
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Looks like a pretty nice tub...
I was thinking to spend a little bit more after reading reviews on different spas...
Do you think i should go for the hot spring soveriegn instead?
Thanks
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If you have the budget go for the Sovereign. ;)
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Does anyone have anything better in mind for that budget?
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The wide lounger looked interesting when we looked at this one with my sister. They ended up with the Vanguard.
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We have just starting to look for a hot tub and have looked at the Master Spas brand. Really like the LXS. It's on sale, this week and is selling for 10,500 (no tv or stereo). I really need opinions.....lots of money, I just want to make sure the product is worth it. :-\
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We have just starting to look for a hot tub and have looked at the Master Spas brand. Really like the LXS. It's on sale, this week and is selling for 10,500 (no tv or stereo). I really need opinions.....lots of money, I just want to make sure the product is worth it. :-\
Just do a search for Master on here. They are not a well-liked company. I would stay away from Master if I were you. They have done way too many dishonest/unethical things to be considered a good company to do business with.
There are plenty of other brands that you can spend that kind of money on and be much, much happier over the life of your spa.
Hot Spring, Caldera, Sundance, Jacuzzi, Dimension One, Premier Living, Marquis...just to name a few.
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We have just starting to look for a hot tub and have looked at the Master Spas brand. Really like the LXS. It's on sale, this week and is selling for 10,500 (no tv or stereo). I really need opinions.....lots of money, I just want to make sure the product is worth it. :-\
My opinion on the better spas out there is to look at Caldera, D1, Hot srping, Marquis, Jacuzzi and Sundance. I would take any/all of those LONG before I'd consider a Master and I'd also go with Arctic, Artesian, Beachcomber and a lot of other brands before Master.
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At this point, I would add as an occasional reminder that the opinions of the valuable , highly educated and experienced members of this forum are not neccesarily that of WTB Inc :)
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OKAY STOP!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE listen to the advice you've already gotten to do a wet test. PLEASE! We bought our tub just over a year ago, and after about two months of research, shopping, looking, sitting in dry, etc. we were down to three models from different manufacturers. The one that felt best when sitting in dry, was absolutely the worst when we wet tested it. Just not comfortable, and the locations of the jets and the power of the pumps was all wrong. The one we ended up buying felt right the minute we got in it wet...it fit like a glove, and had a good range of high and low power jets, etc.
EVEN IF IT'S A TWO HOUR DRIVE, you really do need to wet test...trust me. Reputable dealers will make arrangements for wet testing at your convenience! Ours actually opened his store on a Sunday morning when he was normally closed, just so we could wet test. We would've made a huge mistake had we not wet tested them.
PLEASE LISTEN TO THE ADVICE YOU'RE GETTING!
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Just bought the Tempo and am getting ready for installation. The final wet test is what sold me.
As far as Master Spas... Went to one of their shows, spas were $$$, sales pressure was unpleasant. Went outside and took out my phone and got on the internet to find out about Master Spas (the actual dealer came out to tell me not to worry about Master Spas reputation. That even made my search that much more important.) What I read wasn't flattering. When I told the sales guy I wasn't buying he got upset and told me that I just wasted so much of his time when he could have been making sales... guess I should have felt bad and bought one from the poor baby :'(. Oh, and when he told me that they "are a Christian Company" that really upset my stomach. Where did that sales line come from?
If you, Karol I believe, are thinking of spending that kind of money, I'd definitely look at the Hot Spring Spas.
Hey, guys, now I'm giving advice ;D
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Hey, guys, now I'm giving advice ;D
Welcome to being one of us.
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Being one of "us" is a good thing. I would love to be able to help people the way you helped me!
I'm not quite as 8) yet, but you wait until I start soak'n. I'll be so mellow nobody will know me.
;D
honeypot
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Thank you guys for all of your thoughts! Boy am I glad I didn't purchase the Master's spa! ;D
We have done a lot more research and are narrowing it down. If I got only one thing from you all it is to WET TEST!!! We really like the Dimension One spa....the really cool thing is the neck rests adjust so you can move the jets up or down. We are going to wet test it real soon just to see if what looks good really is! Okay guys....any thoughts on this one? :-\ ???
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Thank you guys for all of your thoughts! Boy am I glad I didn't purchase the Master's spa! ;D
We have done a lot more research and are narrowing it down. If I got only one thing from you all it is to WET TEST!!! We really like the Dimension One spa....the really cool thing is the neck rests adjust so you can move the jets up or down. We are going to wet test it real soon just to see if what looks good really is! Okay guys....any thoughts on this one? :-\ ???
D1 makes a good spa, you may love it after the wet test or you may not (or something in between) but you'll know when you're done. I assume you've looked at more than one and if its down to a couple try to wet test them on the same day so you can get a good comparison rather than one today and the other a week later.
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I was surprised how aesthetic, comfortable and great performance Premium Leisure LE852 model. It is best product on market now.
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I was surprised how aesthetic, comfortable and great performance Premium Leisure LE852 model. It is best product on market now.
What experience do you have to substantiate your opinion?
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Experts who can give evaluations that include the word...BEST are rarely surprised! ;)
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I was surprised how aesthetic, comfortable and great performance Premium Leisure LE852 model. It is best product on market now.
Since Premium Leisure is located in St. Petersburg and you are posting from Tampa Bay, can I assume you are employed by them?