Hot Tub Forum
Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: wmccall on March 21, 2006, 02:39:22 pm
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Ok, for the sake of this poll, I should exclude you spa professionals, but you know me, I'm such an inclusive guy. So if you are a spa professional, just say so :)
I've seen hundreds of messages asking for comparisions of tubs. Personally I know what I read, hear from you guys, but I've only personally been in My Dynasty, a Master Spa, Viking, and a Cal spa in the last 3 years. My brother in law has a tub 5-6 years ago, but even he doesn't remember what it was.
So how may different brands/models have you been in? Should I say outside of wet testing? No, including wet testing.
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2 in-ground fiberglass spas growing up
1 in-ground fiberglass spa on honeymoon
HotSpring, Tiger River, Solana, and HotSpot
That's it and I have no plans to ever be in any other. ;D
Terminator
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I’ve soaked in a Coleman, Softub, Hotspring, Haven, and Sundance.
I think the 2005 Vanguard was my favorite or at least the Moto-Massage DX was my favorite seat.
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In no particular order.... Hot Spring, Artesian, Master Spa, D-1, Emerald, Great Lakes, Freeflow, Nordic, ...
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I tested a Jacuzzi 385 during my search for a tub and my parents have a Sundance Cayman, but I have not strayed since I got my Envoy. ;D
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Sundance Bahia, Cameo,Optima,
Hot Springs Vista,vanguard,Envoy,Grandee
Tiger river, Capsian,?? (I think that model) It had the foot pod and was very deep
some different inground hotel spas
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Wet tested
Marquis, sundance, jacuzzi, vita, and the low end sundance. also many, many hot tubs in ski resorts,
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Here is my list of brands that I have tried. In all cases I have tried at least 2 models and all were wet tests.
HotSpring
Caldera
Jacuzzi
Marquis
Sundance
Arctic
Liesure Bay
Regards,
Bill
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I forgot about Jacuzzi.
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My wet experience is pretty much limited to several in ground hotel and YMCA tubs...although there IS a period of my late teen years that's a bit foggy, so I may've soaked in more than just those.... ::)
I did the dry sit in most of the Great Lakes lineup, Jacuzzi 345, HS Grandee and Sovereign...
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In no particular order.... Hot Spring, Artesian, Master Spa, D-1, Emerald, Great Lakes, Freeflow, Nordic, ...
You might want to try an L.A. Spa, or are you happy with the spa you've got at home? ;D
Terminator
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I am a spa professional or at least thats where I earn my pay cheque :P
I've wet tested:
Beachcomber 550x & 750
Coleman 471 & 470
Dimension 1 Aurora II & Lotus Bay
Free Flow Passport
Hydropool 625 Anniversary & 675 LE
Softub 300
and some in ground concrete thing at the Barcello Maya resort in Mexico.
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Have been in several spas at resorts or at friends homes that I never bothered to learn the brand name of as I was not planning on one myself at the time. Several were of the in ground variety and not "portable", in as much as anything weighing 800 lbs is really portable!
Most recent tub at a friends home that got me really interested was a Hot Springs, the Envoy I think.
During my wet testing recently I tried Reflections, Vita, HS, Tiger River, Caldera, Sundance, Leisure Bay, Bullfrog and Jacuzzi that I can remember. May have been one or two others that apparently didn't make much of an impression.
If Bullfrog made a layout like my Granada I might have gone that route although there were a couple of other issues with the Bullfrog as well. But they didn't and so I didn't.
Also tried a Softub. That made an impression but it wasn't a particularly good one.
If it weren't for the warranty issue might have considered buying used. A bit like a car since it tends to lose a significant portion of its value once you drive it off the show room floor. Although I admit 2 of my last 3 cars have been new, not used.
But few dealers here seemed to have much in used spas and buying from another person meant no warranty at all in most cases.
I think there are one or two companies that do allow transfer of the warranty but can't recall who at the moment.
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I have wettested, sundance optima, maxxus, cameo, arctic avalanche, sumit, kodiak, tundra, and the fox, hotsprings envoy, jazuzzi J385, hydropool 625 gold series, and I recently tried a coleman at a friends house. Oh yeah, I have partied in a homedepot tub and cosco tub. I dont remember the homedepot tub, bad night, or good night depending on how you look at it.
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I wet tested the Coleman 470, Artesian Platinum and Gold Series tubs and bought the Artesian Onyx.
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You might want to try an L.A. Spa, or are you happy with the spa you've got at home? ;D
Terminator
:o :o :o :o
Good eye there cousin.
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Hot Spring Hot Spot Lx, Classic, Sovereign, Vanguard, Grandee
Beachcomber 530, 750
Jacuzzi 345, 355, 385
Master Down East
Soft Tub
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:o :o :o :o
Good eye there cousin.
I keep detailed dossiers on certain people on this forum.
Terminator
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Over the years:
Redwood Hot Tub
Hot Spring
Sonoma Hot Tub
Grecian
Jacuzzi
Caldera
Tiger River
Maybe more... ::)
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Family had a gunite in-ground pool with spa.
I have had:
HotSpring (many - favorite is Grandee)
Redwood hottub.
Cal Spa (shell only, built deck around it - separate equipment, no insulation)
Encon
Jacuzzi Lazer
Mr. Spa
Santa Barbara Spa
In our stores I have been a dealer for:
HotSpring
Tiger River
Hot Spot
Solana
Caldera (we have wet tested four models of these after hours - moved the power around to try them two at a time. I like them :D )
Oasis
FreeFlow
Coleman
Aqua Liesure
Kohler
Softub
Jacuzzi
Bradford (Stainless Steel Spas)
Universal (All Tile interior, fiberglass tubs)
Swimmex (Sold one unit)
Sundance in-ground shells (lasted a couple of weeks - the guy who signed me up at the IPSA show didn't know where Ventura is)
And I have been a warranty repair station for:
all the above
Sundance spas
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Master - LSX
Master - LS2X
Jacuzzi - 385 (What I eventually purchased)
Caldera - Niagara
Hotspring - Grandee
Hotspring - Envoy
Arctic - Summit
Arctic - Frontier
Arctic - Tundra
Marquis - Epic
Tiger River - Caspian
Artesian - Grand Cayman
Cal Spas - Custom CA-51
Cal Spas - Custom CBA-32
Cal Spas - Custom CA-22
Coleman - 481
Coyote - C-70
Dynasty - Excalibur 5000 Renaissance
Dynasty - Neptune Poseidon
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You might want to try an L.A. Spa, or are you happy with the spa you've got at home? ;D
Terminator
I knew you would catch that. ;)
I was gonna hop in one at the RSM meeting last year but didnt get the opportunity, then thought about it at the NY state fair, but chickened out. (Didnt want to scare the people away)
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I knew you would catch that. ;)
I was gonna hop in one at the RSM meeting last year but didnt get the opportunity, then thought about it at the NY state fair, but chickened out. (Didnt want to scare the people away)
Are you saying you're representing a tub you've never wet tested? What happens when someone directly asks you how they feel? ;)
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No one has ever directly asked me.
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sat in LOTS: home made redwood hot tub
wet tested:
HS Envoy -- liked a lot
HS Sovereign -- disliked a lot
Tiger River Bengal -- liked somewhat
LA spa Oasis -- liked somewhat
LA spa Heet -- same
Coleman 471 -- liked somewhat
Artesian Ruby and Opal -- disliked a lot
D1 Chairman II - liked a lot
D1 Californian -- liked somewhat
Arctic Summit -- bought!
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so......salesdvl, how DO LA spas feel? ;D ;)
There, now someone HAS directly asked you.
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haha
Ya know, even when I was back in the retail store, I didnt use "my favorite" much. I heard in a sales seminar a long time ago to use third party as much as possible and not use yourself. So I just got into the habit of saying things like: "This seat is very popular" or "I sold this spa to a customer that sits all day at work and they love this jet for their lower back." ( Actually I was telling that story one day and the guy I was referring to walked in and confirmed my story. It was perfect.)
Now, since I'm being called on the carpet. The tricky one is when people ask which model I have. My response is: " I just have a very old beater spa, but when I order my new one, it will be..."
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I am a spa professional or at least thats where I earn my pay cheque :P
I've wet tested:
Beachcomber 550x & 750
Coleman 471 & 470
Dimension 1 Aurora II & Lotus Bay
Free Flow Passport
Hydropool 625 Anniversary & 675 LE
Softub 300
and some in ground concrete thing at the Barcello Maya resort in Mexico.
Haven't tested the new addition to the Hydropool family (675LE) yet.... What's your thoughts on it? Does it differ much from the 625 Anniversary?
My list would be:
Beachcomber 530, 550X, 578, 720, 720X 740 & 750
Hydropool 625 Ann., 575 gold, 17' Aquatrainer swim spa
Jacuzzi 385
Sundance
Arctic Tundra (I was drunk! ;) ) We danced on the cover till the wee hours! ;D
Some old Coleman
and a few others I don't recall as well as various commercial units.
Steve
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I'm a part time repair guy and a plumber and in Purchasing and I'm not going to tell you the models just the manufacturer.
Hot Springs
Tiger River
Coleman
Caldera
Sundance
Sweetwater
Calspa
Jacuzzi
Arctic
Great Lakes
Nordic
Beachcomber
Round Wooden
Dynasty
Bull Frog
Phoenix
Dimension One
PDC
Soft Tub
Home Depot Jacuzzi or whatever.
Gosh a few more also I can't even remember, Oh Marquis
Everyday Line from above
LA
And I am sure a few others
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Rog forgot,
Dakota
4-Winds (soon to be in Carleton)
homemade health club spa
LOL
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I keep detailed dossiers on certain people on this forum.
Terminator
Don't believe everything my neighbors tell you, the binoculars are for birdwatching and she isn't that good looking coming out of the shower anyway.
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Haven't tested the new addition to the Hydropool family (675LE) yet.... What's your thoughts on it? Does it differ much from the 625 Anniversary?
I like it. It will not be as good for entertaining as the 625.
The "captains chair" has armrests with jets. The RFM ( I wonder where Len got that idea) is nice. What really like about it is the ability to focus both pumps on one person. You can have the 3HP pump powering the 2 foot jets and the 4 horsepower powering the captains chair and 2 jets in the next seat.
The waterfalls are poorly balanced and cause too much splashing while fully openned.
The swivel seat is useless as a lounge unless you are a midget little person.
17' Aquatrainer swim spa
I forgot that one. I tried that too ;D
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Rog forgot,
Dakota
4-Winds (soon to be in Carleton)
homemade health club spa
LOL
I did do a dakota...but I can't recall the 4 Winds?
You mean there is going to be one soon in Carlton Minnesota? Who's going to be your repair guy ;D
I still have that account and they are not homemade, they are now officialy Roger Made. I have messed with or replaced everything except the shells on those 2 tubs 6 pumps 2 gas heaters and 18 miles of PVC with not one joint leaking, just one valve leak. They got a bucket under it. She owes me money so don't bad mouth her very fine tubs. Did I tell you they are insulated with dirt?
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I have used the following
Every Hot Spring, Tiger River, Hot Spot, Solana
Every Caldera
Every Sundance including the previously known Sweetwater series
Every Coleman
Every Marquis
Every Beachcomber
every Dimension One
Every Jacuzzi (prior 2000 and Premium)
Every Dynasty
Every Baja
Every Viking
and several other models of the following
LA, Nordic, PDC, Garden Leisure, Master, Cal Spas, and Dakota
I have had the following in my backyard: Hot Spring Classic 1989,Hot Spring Jetsetter 1993, Tiger River Manora 1995, Hot Springs Sovereign 1997,Hot Spot2 1998, Hot Springs Grandee 2000, Sundance Altamar 2004, Beachcomber 750 2005.
I have enjoyed them all.
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In Too Long wins the rubber ducky! ;D
Terminator
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I don't want the ducky, I want the girls in your hot tubs
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I don't want the ducky, I want the girls in your hot tubs
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/cowgirl.jpg)
How about a little of both? ;D
(She's a dentist, by the way. Nice teeth.)
Terminator
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(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/cowgirl.jpg)
How about a little of both? ;D
(She's a dentist, by the way. Nice teeth.)
Terminator
Very nice teeth. In fact probably some of the nicest teeth I 've ever come across.
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Very nice teeth. In fact probably some of the nicest teeth I 've ever come across.
Yep, kinda tough to be a dentist or spa salesman with bad teeth.
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/6f1da633.jpg)
Terminator (Not Pictured)
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Yep, kinda tough to be a dentist or spa salesman with bad teeth.
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/6f1da633.jpg)
Terminator (Not Pictured)
Term - who's gonna reattach my butt? I just laughed it completely off thanks to you and your stinkin' DAIT hat.
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I didn't do nothin'. I pulled that picture directly from the DVD. I just assumed the initials stood for "Dat A$$ Is Tender". ??? ??? ???
Terminator
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ancient and new hotsprings, tiger, my Solana TX, HotSpot, Most every resort and hotel concrete spa (except the ones that did not test according to my test strips) where I've stayed. A Marquis, (2) Thermodusters, Soft tub, A fibergalss Skiff (Boat) turned into hot tub, and many, many other brands I had my head in (fixin' them).