Hot Tub Forum
Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: MarKee on November 29, 2006, 02:23:17 pm
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Check out this pic of the new Marquis rock cabinet that is on display at the show in Vegas:
(http://www.imagehosting.com/out.php/i86398_rock.jpg)[/URL]
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Yabba-Dabba-Doooooo!!!!!
Looks pretty cool!
F. Flintstone
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I think Sharon Stone has one of those.
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I get it. They're using the "rock" as camoflage!
My thoughts, mmmmm ...... NO. I'll stick with wood.
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I think it looks good.
Probably pricey.
I wonder how much demand there will be?
How will they package and deliver?
Did they say this was going into production or a prototype?
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Viva Rock-Vegas!
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I get it. They're using the "rock" as camoflage!
My thoughts, mmmmm ...... NO. I'll stick with wood.
You got wood? Do you like it? What about the wife?
I heard couples can disagree about this stuff.
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While I applaud the creativity and the desire to try new things, this particular design just ain't working for me...
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I think it will start shipping in the next week or two. I'm not sure if it fits all of our spas or how it works. The spa that it is displayed on is a 7x7 model in our Everyday line. No idea yet how much it will cost. Of course most people are going to probably stick with a synthetic or cedar cabinet but it is definitely going to draw a lot of attention when it is in our showroom. From what I gather from people that are the show, it looks and feels like real rock.
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The word "Tacky" comes to mind.
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While I applaud the creativity and the desire to try new things, this particular design just ain't working for me...
I'm with pg_rider.
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Check out this pic of the new Marquis rock cabinet that is on display at the show in Vegas:
(http://www.imagehosting.com/out.php/i86398_rock.jpg)[/URL]
I love it....I can see gathering up a bunch more big ole boulders and surounding the thing slowly sloping down into a nice rock garden to make the real fred flinstone hot tub.
In someone elses yard.
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So this precludes the use of most if not all of the cover lifters available? I can't imagine a cover lifter available that would look good with it anyway. I'm sure Marquis has a solution....or am I?.... :-?
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I cant click on the link!!
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Thats interesting....
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I have no idea if a coverlift will be available.
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While I applaud the creativity and the desire to try new things, this particular design just ain't working for me...
In the proper setting that could look nice but it's a bit much for me. I prefer the fake rock look on Zep's spa (can't remember the brand ;)) but then again, this isn't meant to be a huge seller but more of a nitch so you can't expect universal appeal.
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You're right spatech, this won't fit most people's back yard surroundings. It would look hideous on a wood deck. This is meant for someone who is looking for something that can be blended into a landscape rather than a traditional hot tub that usually looks out of place.
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Having done at least a 1000+ deliveries I think it might be a little tricky moving that on its side, guess it all depends on how they package it.
I think looks wise its ok but in the right setting,I wonder how easy it comes off to get to the equipment and or any leaks if one springs up?
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Having done at least a 1000+ deliveries I think it might be a little tricky moving that on its side, guess it all depends on how they package it.
I think looks wise its ok but in the right setting,I wonder how easy it comes off to get to the equipment and or any leaks if one springs up?
I guess you'd have to get out the jackhammer to blast through the rock! ;)
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Jack hammers, pneumatic drills, and a teeny bit of dynamite or whatever explosive you have, just like Mt. Rushmore.
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finally see it. That looks really cool. I hope it looks better then those rock speakers that were created a few years back.
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I think it comes off in panels if service is required. It will be interesting to see how it fastens to the spa and if the spa has a cabinet underneath or just foam and plumbing.
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Just got in from Vegas. The cabinet looks great it ships separate from the spa and in sections for easy spa service should it be needed.. I do not see how a cover lifter works and thats a concern for me. But its looks very nice and in the right setting will be very attractive. If this look works for your setting than it is the most realistic of the rock cabinets I saw at the show by far. There were some other things out there that were also very nice (surrounds) but it seems a cover lift is after thought with all of them also.
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LOL @ Spatech t.u.o.!
I agree....I prefer my CalSpas rock look over the new "boulder" Marquis look.
But the Marquis rock look may look good in a lagoon backyard setting.
I know the rock look is not for everybody.
The CalSpas rock look was a $500 upgrade when I bought.
As far as delivery I would assume the rock panels are removeable
just like any other spa panels......my rock panels are removable.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/ItsZep/Hot%20Tub/TubDeckJun-1.jpg)
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I'd call it tacky, but that is just me.
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I'd call it tacky, but that is just me.
A bold opinion from one poor picture. I would guess most would have a different opinion than the comments made here if you saw the product in person I know from speaking with other manufactures at the show (the competition) that those I spoke with made comments about how nice it was. Like what someone mentioned here a lagoon type setting is perfect. It does look very very real and unlike the siding used on some other units ( a square box with rock siding, which is not bad if you like it) this is a more of a complete(almost like a sunken) look that is much more of a built in style with steps that are forming as is a side bar area none of which are seen in this picture.
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I'd call it tacky, but that is just me.
A bold opinion from one poor picture. I would guess most would have a different opinion than the comments made here if you saw the product in person I know from speaking with other manufactures at the show (the competition) that those I spoke with made comments about how nice it was. Like what someone mentioned here a lagoon type setting is perfect. It does look very very real and unlike the siding used on some other units ( a square box with rock siding, which is not bad if you like it) this is a more of a complete(almost like a sunken) look that is much more of a built in style with steps that are forming as is a side bar area none of which are seen in this picture.
Well, then show us more pics, in a better setting! ;) Problem is, I see fake rocks, and all I can think of is a stage or TV set. As, I said, it is just my opinion. Also looks a little daunting to get in and out of. It'd be kind of cool if the rocks looked more real, and if they formed steps to get into the unit. I could see it working in some sort of partially sunken set up, where perhaps the rocks could blend into a garden or water fall, but when it is just a big boxy tub surrounded by big boxy rocks, it is not appealing.
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I think that would look good in a resort setting with proper landscaping.
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Well, then show us more pics, in a better setting! ;) Problem is, I see fake rocks, and all I can think of is a stage or TV set. As, I said, it is just my opinion.
In the right setting I can see it looking pretty good but you and I reacted similarly to that pic. The rock look in the pic kind of reminded me of the rocks Steve Austin would pick up and throw when I watched "Six Million Dollar Man" as a kid but maybe we're judging prematurely!!
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Well, then show us more pics, in a better setting! ;) Problem is, I see fake rocks, and all I can think of is a stage or TV set. As, I said, it is just my opinion. Also looks a little daunting to get in and out of. It'd be kind of cool if the rocks looked more real, and if they formed steps to get into the unit. I could see it working in some sort of partially sunken set up, where perhaps the rocks could blend into a garden or water fall, but when it is just a big boxy tub surrounded by big boxy rocks, it is not appealing.
Thats the thing about it in person they look and feel totally real nothing fake looking about it, they use 13 different colors to get the look of real rock in the rock you see, I think that what makes it stand out in person. and as you can not see in the picture the whole spa is surrounded forming steps and on one side a bar.....in person this is awesome and again other makers told me how much they liked it. but you do need the right setting for the look.
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Looks like all it would take is one slip and the hubby's "big Jim and the twins" would be caught between a rock n a hard spot :o ...or knock your knee, elbow, etc...it's interesting, but it'd look out of place in our yard.
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I kind of like it. Especially if it was surrounded by a rock pool or similar landscaping. I wonder how much each panel weighs? Maybe it's just foam underneath? Congrats to Marquis for coming up with something different. :)
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All I see is plastic
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I will have to agree with Mendocino on this one. The spa looks fantastic. Marquis did a great job designing this spa. I was concerned with the cover lift aspect of this at first too but the customers buying this spa will use this as the center peice to their backyard. When they have guests over the cover is coming off and going in the garage out of site. It wouldnt look right with a cover hanging off the back of this spa. Just wait until you see this in your local store and i promise you will be impressed!!!
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All I see is plastic
You either must be super man or Stevie Wonder casue there is no plastic so your eyes are fooling you...it is the same type of rock used at Hotel pools like the mirage