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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: rolltide on May 22, 2004, 11:35:03 am

Title: First Time Buyer of Hot Tub
Post by: rolltide on May 22, 2004, 11:35:03 am

I am looking for my first hot tub and the dealer I am currently working with sells Cal Spa.  What kind of reputation does Cal Spa have in the industry?

Title: Re: First Time Buyer of Hot Tub
Post by: Cajun_Mike on May 22, 2004, 12:42:22 pm

most of what I have read about CalSpas is negative...

Find you a dealer for Sundance, hot Spring, Marquis, Caldera and Dimension 1.

p.s.  How bad of a beat down is LSU going to put on the Crimson Tide this year... ;)

Title: Re: First Time Buyer of Hot Tub
Post by: rolltide on May 22, 2004, 11:04:43 pm

Thanks for the advice.  How about Beachcomber?  The dealer also sells Beachcomber?

Regarding the Cajuns, LSU will be tough again this year.  The Tide is still rebuilding but we will be back!

Title: Re: First Time Buyer of Hot Tub
Post by: doodoo on May 23, 2004, 08:23:08 am

I would regard Beachcomber as one of the top brands. Part of the big six. The other five were noted by Cajun Mike.

And if you have any questions about Beachcomber, Steve who frequents this board is a dealer from Alberta, Canada and can answer pretty much anything on them.

Title: Re: First Time Buyer of Hot Tub
Post by: Brewman on May 23, 2004, 11:37:00 am

Cal Spa is huge in our area (Minneapolis).  I know a couple of people who own them, and they have no complaints.  Seems the bad posts I've read about the company have to do with their warranty.  

Title: Re: First Time Buyer of Hot Tub
Post by: rolltide on May 23, 2004, 01:15:17 pm

Thanks for all the feedback.  I'll check out Beechcomber.  There is also a Hot Spring dealer near by and I'll take a look at their line.  

Title: Re: First Time Buyer of Hot Tub
Post by: Mark_Vee on May 23, 2004, 03:11:28 pm

Beachcomber makes a very good product.  I personally have the 740 and absolutely love it.  Let me know if I can be of any assistance to you with your shopping.

Title: Re: First Time Buyer of Hot Tub
Post by: rolltide on May 23, 2004, 08:40:14 pm

Thanks.  I took a  look at a HotSpring Grandee today. Nice unit and it appears from all the postings that HotSpring is a reliable spa.  

Title: Re: First Time Buyer of Hot Tub
Post by: Spatech_tuo on May 24, 2004, 12:56:34 am

Cal spa sells with flash and has a poor rep. Hot Spring is just the opposite.

Title: Re: First Time Buyer of Hot Tub
Post by: wmccall on May 24, 2004, 07:57:57 am

Since I'm happy with the brand I bought, I'll suggest you check out

Holiday Houseboats
6109 Holiday Road
Buford
GA, 30518
Phone: (770) 271-1919
Fax: (770) 271-1909
http://hotshots-spas.com/
18 miles away

Title: Re: First Time Buyer of Hot Tub
Post by: poopsy on May 24, 2004, 04:31:55 pm

I wet tested the calspa and my inlaw has a calspa...its nothing special to me with waterfalls and neat lighting but kinda boring....

Title: Re: First Time Buyer of Hot Tub
Post by: poolboy34 on May 25, 2004, 08:52:32 pm

You might also want to try Marquis, D-1 or caldera as they are all in the same class as hot spring.  High on hydrotherapy, quality and rep, low on the glitz and glamour.

Title: Re: First Time Buyer of Hot Tub
Post by: ZzTop on May 26, 2004, 12:10:47 am

Quote

I am looking for my first hot tub and the dealer I am currently working with sells Cal Spa.  What kind of reputation does Cal Spa have in the industry?

Move on.  There are much better.
Have a look at Beachcomber, Marquis, Caldera, Hotsprings, Sundance and Dimension1.

Title: Re: First Time Buyer of Hot Tub
Post by: spahappy on May 26, 2004, 04:01:11 am

Zz,
  You'll make my day when you add Cloleman to that list.!    Spahappy!!!!