Hot Tub Forum
Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: Noggin on February 14, 2006, 09:05:16 pm
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If money wasn't an object and you could buy any spa, what would you buy and why?
We're looking at the mid size spa's 5-6 people.
Thanks for your help. :)
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I'd buy the one that felt the best on my hinder and was sold to me by a salesperson that gave me straight answers, no BS, and was willing to "go the extra mile". Oh yeah....and wasn't a flying piece of crap....I've only dry tested ONE brand of tub, and that is Great Lakes. The Penta (5 person, $5400) that they've got is VERY comfortable dry....wet, I'd imagine it to be nice, too....if I hadn't got the bigger one with a second neck massage unit on it for about $500 more than the smaller tub (one I got is an '05 and was a demo at the store) was new.....I'd have jumped on it...I believe the '05s had volcano jet and turbo, both of which are GONE in '06 if I remember right?
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Thanks, yes my second stop at a local dealer wasn't a good one, the sales person was a A@#...
I'm hoping to find the perfect fit for my family and me.
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If money was no object I'd buy the Artesian Piper Glen.
I would also consider the D1 Bay series. Didn't see too much more that made me say WOW. Of course there were some brands that I didn't see so my list of 2 might change.
I did buy the Artesian Grand Cayman and am very happy with it.
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Sundance Maxxus. Its one heck of a spa.
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the Maxxus is a great spa, the coleman 705/706 is a lot of spa for the money and if your willing to wait a few weeks you should check out the jacuzzi 400 series, like nothing else out there. was unveiled at the aqua show in nov and should be out by march. if price were no object I would definitely check it out.
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If money were no object...Sundance Maxxus. Bought a Marquis Epic and we're very happy with it.
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Money actually is an issue for us, but I figured we'd best do it right the first time so we wouldn't have any regrets. The Maxxus is a great spa with LOTS of room to stretch out. Don't get me wrong, there are many other great spas, and I recognize that. This one works great for my family. Often just me in it; never too big...
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I'd do a custom made job, if I had unlimited funds...but I assume we're talking "off the shelf" ?
I'd personaly take a second look at the Aquatic series tubs from D-1. These are the huge workout/lap tubs that feature a hydrothethreapy section. I didn't even consider something like this when I was looking (way out of my set budget), but if money was no object? sure!
As other have said, the maxius has always caught my eye too.
However, being more realistic, I'd probably get a larger tub that fit me well, and allowed for a lot of friends to be entertained, and spend the money on decking, outdoor fileplace, landscaping, etc rather than bells and whistles and sheer jet/HP. ;)
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I would buy a swim spa.
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I gotta go with Hot Springs, but that being said, if you do not have a HS dealer near you, or if you did not like the dealer, go with the brand being sold by the dealer you believe gave you the straight scoop, AND you think will giveyou the best service AFTER the sale.
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I originally was looking at the swim spa, but figured for the 20k, I might as well pony up the extra 20k and get the pool/spa and screen enclosure. I am not sure how good the spa part is but would bet it's good for that price.
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If Money was no object, I would keep the same spa I have now, but hire the Johnson sisters (3rd and Skip from the US Women's curling team) to take care of the tub for me.
(http://www.nbcolympics.com/2006/0216/5111863_320X240.jpg)
They make Tammy look Trashy.
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Any spa, located close to the beach on an island in the South Pacific, with the Johnson sisters bringing me rum punch in their bikinis.
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Actually the rum punch would be in a tall glass not the girls bikinis,(although now i think about it?)
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Hey guys, your probably lusting after 12 YO's. I know by your statements you don't realize that most gymnists in the olympics are under 15.
Of course if you do relize that ... I hope the nice police men here visit you guys soon!
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Hey guys, your probably lusting after 12 YO's. I know by your statements you don't realize that most gymnists in the olympics are under 15.
Of course if you do relize that ... I hope the nice police men here visit you guys soon!
Vinny, those weren't gymnists they are curlers... and they are 24 and 25. :)
Edited to add: And HOT!!! ;D
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Hey guys, your probably lusting after 12 YO's. I know by your statements you don't realize that most gymnists in the olympics are under 15.
Of course if you do relize that ... I hope the nice police men here visit you guys soon!
Whoa Vinny, where did that come from? That is so way off base.
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Hey Bill,
I thought that was a picture of gymnists ... sorry!
I had no clue about women's curling. I also forgot to add the " ;D " in the thread.
Vinny
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I'd be divorced! ;D ;D ;D
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I'll be tortured for this one. There are only 4 comfortable seats in a Maxxus. If you want to truly fit 5 or six adults. The Maxxus is a fully featured flagship model, but it is not designed for 5-6 comfortable. True it has 6 seats, but if you look closely, two are high seats for a very small rear indeed. The 4 major seats are very wide and spacious, but not a great group hot tub. IMO.
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Optima would be better at seating up to six people.
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I'll be tortured for this one. There are only 4 comfortable seats in a Maxxus. If you want to truly fit 5 or six adults. The Maxxus is a fully featured flagship model, but it is not designed for 5-6 comfortable. True it has 6 seats, but if you look closely, two are high seats for a very small rear indeed. The 4 major seats are very wide and spacious, but not a great group hot tub. IMO.
I'll put in another vote for the Maxxus... and disagree with Kyle. The two high seats he is referring to are the "cool down" seats. In social situations with 5-6 people, these tend to be the seats people migrate to... especially if the jets are on. From these seats you can get away from the jets and the heat for awhile... and they're much easier to enjoy a drink from!
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The Maxxus holds 95 more gallons of water than the Optima, so it is slightly more expensive to maintain (more water/more chemicals). I like the fact that it has two aquterrace's (fancy name for waterfall). The earlier model Maxxus had a design feature allowing it to be used for aquatherapy (exercising in the water). I see no mention of this on the current model shown on the website. Did they discontinue this feature? It was just a couple of poles that clipped into the side walls, and then you diverted all power to large jets at one end of the spa, and simulated rowing against the current. I know it may sound lame, but I have a senior citizen customer who bought a Maxxus just for this reason, and it is part of her daily routine. She says its the only way she can get exercise with her arthritic joints, and says her early morning workout helps her arthritis feel better all day.
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I'm gonna change my answer....the GL dealer up the road's leaving a BAD taste in my mouth toward the product, service, etc.....The HS/Jacuzzi dealer, however...AWESOME. I'm going to say that if I can get really creative on the finances, we're going to shoot for a HS Grandee...it's the most comfortable tub I've sat in (including the GL that we were going to buy), the only thing that kept me from considering it is the topic here...it was a bit out of our price range, which might NOT be an issue now.....
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I am stretching my memory here, but I thought I read something about SD discontinuing this feature because of health risks associated with exercising in hot water. I am sure this would mean a more strenuous workout than what someone with arthritis would be doing.
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There are no receptacles for oars or poles in my tub...
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The Maxxus holds 95 more gallons of water than the Optima, so it is slightly more expensive to maintain (more water/more chemicals). I like the fact that it has two aquterrace's (fancy name for waterfall). The earlier model Maxxus had a design feature allowing it to be used for aquatherapy (exercising in the water). I see no mention of this on the current model shown on the website. Did they discontinue this feature? It was just a couple of poles that clipped into the side walls, and then you diverted all power to large jets at one end of the spa, and simulated rowing against the current. I know it may sound lame, but I have a senior citizen customer who bought a Maxxus just for this reason, and it is part of her daily routine. She says its the only way she can get exercise with her arthritic joints, and says her early morning workout helps her arthritis feel better all day.
Sundance scrapped this feature and redesigned the tub in 2005.
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I'd probably get Master's model LSX1050FST
That's 600 gallons of 7 man spa, with a 17" flatscreen tv.
It's the spa that is used at Camp David.
It's TP too! :)
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I'll be tortured for this one. There are only 4 comfortable seats in a Maxxus. If you want to truly fit 5 or six adults. The Maxxus is a fully featured flagship model, but it is not designed for 5-6 comfortable. True it has 6 seats, but if you look closely, two are high seats for a very small rear indeed. The 4 major seats are very wide and spacious, but not a great group hot tub. IMO.
If money was no object I think 145 gallons per person is ideal ;D There's no "accidental" touching in a Maxxus!
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ok, ive let this thread go because i didnt want to sound like too much of a .............pusher. but........
with the migraines and tension headaches i get, nothing has beat the 5 HK40 jets cascading over my shoulders in the corner seat of the EPIC.....and to think, i didnt have to spend a dime ;D