Hot Tub Forum
Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: vlady on May 17, 2005, 01:55:30 pm
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I'm trying decide on a tub and I'm trying to be nice by selecting a tub that will accomodate someone that cannot go with me to see if they will fit in the lounger.
He is 6'1" with most of his height being in his torso not in his legs.
So far, my favorites are Hot Springs, Sundance and Marquis. Any recommendations?
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vlady,
As a MasterSpas LSX owner, I suggest giving the LSX a wet test. Though I'm not tall (5'11"), I'm close enough to 6'1" to feel like it would be a good fit. Though he can't try it, I suggest you try it and see......Good luck.
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I am 6"2' and I have already wet test HS, Sundance, Artesian and D1 in the last couple of months. The only one that fit was the D1 due to the adjustable neck pillow. I enjoyed the HS and Sundance at the same level as the D-1 with the Artesian coming in 4th.
Good luck
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The Dimension 1 Chairman ll has a lounger that will
easily fit a 6'1" person. (Maybe even 7'1")
It would certainly be worth a look.
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Thanks for the responses. The D1 dealer is a 3 hour drive away so I've not checked into that yet.
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05 Reward from Marquis have a very deep lounge that works for people who are well over 6 ft...it is those who are less that have trouble with it....
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Thanks for the responses. The D1 dealer is a 3 hour drive away so I've not checked into that yet.
Be careful with dealers that are 3 hours away. Make sure you're comfortable that they can service your needs from that distance, including getting in writing what kind of trip charge you may incur for them to travel that far (even for warranty work).
I think you'll find that most all the major spa makers will have spas that are deep (typically 38" in depth) and have a lounger. This combination should accommodate a person 6'1". I'd recommend you see what's out there by finding your nearest dealers. To do so you can go to the websites of some of the more reputable major spa makers (Sundance, Hot Spring, Marquis, Caldera and D1 are my top choices and others will have their own favorites) and enter your zip code and voila.
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Be careful with dealers that are 3 hours away. Make sure you're comfortable that they can service your needs from that distance, including getting in writing what kind of trip charge you may incur for them to travel that far (even for warranty work).
I think you'll find that most all the major spa makers will have spas that are deep (typically 38" in depth) and have a lounger. This combination should accommodate a person 6'1". I'd recommend you see what's out there by finding your nearest dealers. To do so you can go to the websites of some of the more reputable major spa makers (Sundance, Hot Spring, Marquis, Caldera and D1 are my top choices and others will have their own favorites) and enter your zip code and voila.
MASTER .......................they always forget Master ;D Gary
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I am 6'6" and all torso.. Have Sundance Maxxus.. Fits my better then anything else I wet tested..
RF2112 ;D
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The Sundance Cameo is perfect for a 6'1" person.
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I was going to say the maxxus. it is a nice deep tub. Also consider arctic tundra really good tub great for tall people and big open foot well.
good luck
for once in my life, I am happy that I am short
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Thanks for the suggestions.
Unfortunately, my deck is only 12' wide so I was trying to stay at 7' and under size so I could allow plenty of walk around space.
For Sundance, I thought the Maxxus and Cameo might be too big so I thought the Altamar would be a better fit. The dealer recommended the Cameo for a tall person over the Altamar. I looked at the Marin but I perfer a deep tub.
For Hot Springs, I liked the Envoy but I think it is too big and the other models aren't deep tubs.
For Marquis, I liked the Reward but I really wanted a stereo and their stereo option really isn't a stereo at all.
Decisions, decisions.
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vlady,
An 8' tub on a 12' wide deck is very workable.....that's the design of mine. I wouldn't go any less than 12' wide with an 8 footer, though. You can see pics of mine here: LSX (http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/brdhd/album?.dir=e8c7&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos) The short measurement is 12'. Notice the steps are located on one of the short sides. I wish I could say this was intentional but it did worked out well. When entering or, especially, exiting the tub, the deck railing offers a very nice handrail for stability.
Good luck!
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MASTER .......................they always forget Master ;D Gary
Forgetting and omitting are not the same thing. ;D
Actually I did cover it by saying "and others will have their own favorites".
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I am 6 feet even and find the lounger in my Envoy somewhat too small to be ideal. I use it, but it is a wee bit short for me. Of course your results might vary, but I think if the lounger is very important to you that for someone taller, the Envoy would be less than ideal. You might try the Caldera Geneva. I also recall that the Jacuzzi Premium line had big loungers.
Bill
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My sons are 6-0, 6-1 and 6-5 and have no problem with the HS Envoy lounger. That's why a wet test is so important.
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Tony,
I could not agree more with you about the importance of the wet test.
I have questions for your tall sons. Do they find the neck message jets effective, or are the jets hitting them somewhere well below their necks? Do they find that when sitting in the lounger that their feet are being messaged, or do they have to move their feet to fit in the envelop of space?
At 6 feet tall I find that the neck message is somewhat below my neck, but if I squinch (is there such a word?) down to allow my neck to be pummeled, my feet are too close to the foot jet and I must angle them to the right and away from the jet to fit. I can't imagine how a taller person could find a different outcome in an Envoy. I am hoping your sons can help me here.
Thanks,
Bill
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Forgetting and omitting are not the same thing. ;D
Actually I did cover it by saying "and others will have their own favorites".
:o :o :o Ouch ;)
Just can't say it can ya ;D thats OK I'll help ya
"MASTER SPAS" YEA I WOULD TRY THEM ALSO ;D ;D ;)
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Windsurfdog
I have never been envious of anybody else's tub but your photos have me a little envious of its location.
Those are some nice shots. As a kid here in Canada I grew-up on the water (fresh-water lake), but have spent most of my adult life in the city (prairie).
Reminds me of home and makes me a little jelous.
Jc