Welcome to our forum.
Looking for advice for our first hot tub. Due to space limitations, can't be bigger than 84" and would like a lounger.not a lot of dealers here in the tampa area. looked at a dimension one aurora (~$8700), vita spa protege ($8200) and jacuzzi j460 ($8800). also a caldera dealer in the area still to visit. would like to spend a little less if possible. are these reasonable prices?Any opinions on these models or other models/brands i should look at? we really like the neck pillows with massagers on the D1 model. All advice appreciated. Thanks!
Take you time, wet test (especially if you think you want a lounger which should only happen if its wet tested IMO)
Quote from: Spatech_tuo on August 09, 2010, 11:02:15 amTake you time, wet test (especially if you think you want a lounger which should only happen if its wet tested IMO) Good point, as much as we talk about wet testing, the Lounger is a great reason to wet test. What looks like a great lounger may not be so great when you try it out and what works for one person may not work for another.
Thanks for everyones help. Part of my concern is that the nearest dimension one dealer is about 45 miles away so worry about service issues but my overall favorite is the aurora. The only spa dealers less than 30 miles away are jacuzzi, hot springs, caldera and vita. Actually really liked the caldera tahitian also. We also liked the Vita spa, but pricing is similar to the other higher end brands but never seems to be listed with the top brands. so confusing!
and I have to disagree with above comments about loungers. If you fit comfortably in one, then why not. The problem is most loungers will push you up and out of them.
Spatech,I'm referring to BNMac's comment about his friend's spa and how no ones uses the lounger. Had they wet tested it first, and wet tested other models with loungers, they may have found one that fit them better and would be using it on a regular basis. I've seen other forums and blogs where "those in the know" say don't waste your time with loungers and I disagree with that comment as well. To each his own, right?OB