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Questions about Arctic Spas
Water Boy:
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Arctic has a reputation as being one of the better tubs out there. And as Spaman pointed out there are some down sides to thier tubs as well. Over all though you could do far worse.
My advice is to WET test. Dry testing will do nothing. the boencey from the water and pressure off the jets changes everything.
I would also visit and wet test some other tubs from other manufacuters. If for the sole purpose of confirming what you already like. There are many tubs out there, and some are better than others. However, if you could take a look at other tubs that are considered industry leaders as well, I think you will be in better posistion ot make an informed decsion. Consider looking at Hotsrpings, Sundance, Caldera, JAcquizi.
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Arctic Spas ARE in the same category as the others you mentioned. They are all five star with pool and spa, and they are all one of ten spas spa search certified which is all based off of customer feedback of previous and current owners of the spas mentioned. So, to be in the top eight with the other spas that you mentioned, I would say Arctic Spas are right up there with the others. Also, according to Lucite, they are in the top ten from a manufacturing standpoint, so they must be doing something right.
Here is a link to the 2008 spasearch certified spas for those that want to see it:
http://www.spasearch.org/topspas.php
Summitman:
--- Quote ---[glow]groan....who let the dogs out? [/glow]
Arctic has a reputation as being one of the better tubs out there. And as Spaman pointed out there are some down sides to thier tubs as well. Over all though you could do far worse.
My advice is to WET test. Dry testing will do nothing. the boencey from the water and pressure off the jets changes everything.
I would also visit and wet test some other tubs from other manufacuters. If for the sole purpose of confirming what you already like. There are many tubs out there, and some are better than others. However, if you could take a look at other tubs that are considered industry leaders as well, I think you will be in better posistion ot make an informed decsion. Consider looking at Hotsrpings, Sundance, Caldera, JAcquizi.
As far as staining the tub, I think there is nothing nicer than a beautifuily stained wood skirt on a hot tub, AND there is nothing as ugly as a wood skirt that has been neglegtid. I have had both, and I prefer vinly siding for ease of maintence.
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EXACTLY
drewstar:
oh, one more thing I'd also consider the attitude of the sales force in general when selecting a spa. I think it's a reflection on the commitment and quality by the actual manufactuers of the product.
It's been my expereince that there has always been one or two manufacters whos sales folks constantly rise to the top. With me, that's important. It tells me the manufactuers cares about who represents thier product and how it's serviced and sold.
I wont mention names, but I bet if you hang around here long enough, you'll quickly be able to tell the sincere quality companies from the hounds. ;)
Summitman:
--- Quote ---oh, one more thing I'd also consider the attitude of the sales force in general when selecting a spa. I think it's a reflection on the commitment and quality by the actual manufactuers of the product.
It's been my expereince that there has always been one or two manufacters whos sales folks constantly rise to the top. With me, that's important. It tells me the manufactuers cares about who represents thier product and how it's serviced and sold.
I wont mention names, but I bet if you hang around here long enough, you'll quickly be able to tell the sincere quality companies from the hounds. ;)
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yep like stating that a spa overheated to 250 degrees, when that is completely false. Dang hounds.
spaman--:
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yep like stating that a spa overheated to 250 degrees, when that is completely false. Dang hounds.
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If I must go into this further I will, however it won't be pretty for Arctic, I am holding back at this point and I have tried to drop it several times, but the puppy keeps yiping! Let me know, I am happy to ablige! ;)
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