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Quote from: TwinCitiesHotSpring on May 19, 2012, 11:50:49 amprice, size, features aside I wouldn't be interested in the Aspen because of the weak "foot ticklers" it appears to have for foot jets...other than that make sure you wet test both and pick the one that works best for you and your family The grandee has 2 wow! At least the Apsen has foot jets that an actual person can reach. As far as being weak (doubtfull) they probably feel pretty good.
price, size, features aside I wouldn't be interested in the Aspen because of the weak "foot ticklers" it appears to have for foot jets...other than that make sure you wet test both and pick the one that works best for you and your family
Quote from: Jacuzzi Jim on May 19, 2012, 12:40:15 pmQuote from: TwinCitiesHotSpring on May 19, 2012, 11:50:49 amprice, size, features aside I wouldn't be interested in the Aspen because of the weak "foot ticklers" it appears to have for foot jets...other than that make sure you wet test both and pick the one that works best for you and your family The grandee has 2 wow! At least the Apsen has foot jets that an actual person can reach. As far as being weak (doubtfull) they probably feel pretty good. meh...Aspen looks to have the same "foot dome" that we have on our Rhythm that sells for 6k or under...not a biggie I've never been impressed with jacuzzi/sundance jets,
Did the wet test on the Aspen. The dealer was great; the Aspen was not filled up and was too far from the electric to set up. He drained one tub and rearranged the floor to set up the Aspen - all this in one day. Very informative and laid back.As for the test, it went well. I liked all the seats. Where I had a tendency to float the foot dome was an easy way to stay connected - particularly with the jets on full. The thing is huge and deep. I stepped into a Select series (about the size of the Optima) and it felt very cramped in comparison.In comparison, the Hot Spring dealer will not set up the Grandee and told me to test in another tub (Aria I think) saying it would be the same basic feel (have not done this yet). Add to that less attentiveness in general from that dealer and I'm thinking the Aspen is the way to go given I liked it and feel much more comfortable with the dealer (who is 2 miles from my house and is friends with a friend of mine's dad). Finally, the HS dealer charges for delivery (I know it all works out in the end) so it seems they are more likely to nickel/dime me.
Hi! I was looking at the Aspen and in a previous post you said it costs around 11K, the local dealer wants to charge me 14,500 for it! Am I getting ripped off? There is no way to compare prices on hot tubs! Not even manufacturer suggested prices...
"seems" high to me as well. 10,800 for an Altamar in northeast PA with the stereo. Just another datapoint for what its worth.
Quote from: sorebikr on June 18, 2012, 06:03:21 pm"seems" high to me as well. 10,800 for an Altamar in northeast PA with the stereo. Just another datapoint for what its worth.Altamar isn't even remotely close to the same size as an Aspen. That seems more in line with what I see. Aspen is normally big money.