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Pathfinder

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Are Hot Springs & other being ripped off???
« on: June 28, 2007, 10:18:48 pm »
As I was searching through Tub manufactures on the web I came across a site where the tubs are made in China.  What caught my eye was a tub that looked like an HS tub it even has the moto message.  Now I wonder did Watkins sell their design in an attempt to see if they can be made there or they are just being ripped off and copied. Heres some pics and a link to the site.
http://winer.manufacturer.globalsources.com/si/6008801188775/pdtl/Whirlpool/1001679455/Six-seat-Hot-Tub.htm




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Are Hot Springs & other being ripped off???
« on: June 28, 2007, 10:18:48 pm »

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Re: Are Hot Springs & other being ripped off???
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2007, 10:31:17 pm »
Wow. The first pic is of a Vista and the second looks like a Grandee variation. Maybe they are distributors for HS in China? I don't think they could legally rip off the Mothership without any potential legal problems. Go get them Watkins.....
« Last Edit: June 28, 2007, 10:32:18 pm by Gomboman »
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Re: Are Hot Springs & other being ripped off???
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2007, 10:34:41 pm »
The interesting thing though is they will ship them to N America
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Re: Are Hot Springs & other being ripped off???
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2007, 10:40:21 pm »
Well, the first tub is the famous "Weiner" tub.  No, wait.  It's the "Winer" tub.  Does Vista mean Weiner in Chinese?
I think they may have just stolen the picture.  The specs don't match up.  Only 310 gallons.  And they don't appear to mention the Moto-Massage.  (or the Yakimoto-Massage)  I also notice they are not using brake HP for their motors. (Unless 2 HP is the brake rating)

I'm gonna order one and let JA re-work it for me.
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Re: Are Hot Springs & other being ripped off???
« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2007, 01:58:46 pm »
Cal spa does it all the time,why cant they??   ::)

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Re: Are Hot Springs & other being ripped off???
« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2007, 04:38:17 pm »
That I know very well, but I thought the moto massage was patented.

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