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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: ron56 on June 19, 2006, 07:37:20 am

Title: Caldera or Hot Springs
Post by: ron56 on June 19, 2006, 07:37:20 am

We are making a final decision on a hot tub.  Two local dealers have tubs we like.  The Caldera dealer has a Morrea for 8000, a 2005 Tahitian for 7000.  The Hot Springs dealer has a Vanguard for 8600.

Any help with the decision out there?  Thanks

Title: Re: Caldera or Hot Springs
Post by: tmknies1 on June 19, 2006, 08:07:00 am

Wet test, wet test, wet test. Go with what you are most comfortable with. Either choice is a great tub.

Title: Re: Caldera or Hot Springs
Post by: Anoroc on June 19, 2006, 09:09:54 am

I have the Vanguard and I think it's great.  The seat with the rotating jets is awesome and the dual moto massage seat is very good as well.  Foot jets are very powerful and it has a decent amount of room.

My 4.5 year old uses it like a small pool.

Title: Re: Caldera or Hot Springs
Post by: Bill_Stevenson on June 19, 2006, 10:09:29 am

You really need to choose the one that is best for you on the basis of wet tests.  No one can advise you.  Both are great tubs made by the same manufacturer to the same high standards, but Caldera and HotSpring spas feel quite different from each other.  

Bill

Title: Re: Caldera or Hot Springs
Post by: Jack_L on June 19, 2006, 12:08:17 pm

I'm a Vanguard owner and the dual-moto is the seat I generally use, but tend to slide around to other seats as well.  

Title: Re: Caldera or Hot Springs
Post by: sandiego on June 19, 2006, 12:28:04 pm

the Tahitian seems like a great deal. sit in the tubs at least dry and see what fits you better

all three of your choices are good

Title: Re: Caldera or Hot Springs
Post by: ron56 on June 19, 2006, 11:00:38 pm

We went with the Tahitian.  Thanks for everyone's input.

Title: Re: Caldera or Hot Springs
Post by: DoubleA on June 19, 2006, 11:25:08 pm

Strong choice Ron, We've got one, great tub and excellent therapy.  Something you'll enjoy for years to come.  And a great price to match.  Happy soaking and keep us updated on how you like it after some use.

Title: Re: Caldera or Hot Springs
Post by: Vanguard on June 19, 2006, 11:41:34 pm

Great choice and a GREAT price.  I know you'll enjoy it for years to come.

Title: Re: Caldera or Hot Springs
Post by: Gomboman on June 20, 2006, 01:44:56 am

Wow, you don't mess around Ron. It took some of us months or years to make a decision. Good luck with the Tahitian. I hear it's a great spa.