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Yet another "what would you buy thread". After tons of deliberation and research, the wife and I have finally figured out what we want in a tub. We have space constraints since we are trying to retrofit it into an existing deck, with a small add-on. We need:Somewhere in the neighborhood of 84" squareAt least 36" tallNO lounger, and as few of those wrap-over neck-jet seats as possible. I'm 6'6" and every one I sit in is not designed for someone my heightMax price ~$5000-$6000I've ruled it down to three in my area, from most $ to least $:Jacuzzi J-245Hot Springs Hot Spot RhythmArtesian South Seas 748BWe won't be wet testing any of them, as none of them are filled and I've not been to a dealer that was willing to do that. I know everyone here says they will, but that is something that here in NE Ohio that I have not experienced. They've all got the ~$10,000 models filled and that's it. Any input will be appreciated. At this point I've just about had it with analysis and run-around from salesmen, I just want to SOAK!
I hear ya, but the wife is only 5'2" so I don't want her drowning. I can slouch down in I think. Our compromise is no lounger cuz they are just right for her, not so much for me. All three dealers seem legit. The Artesian seems to look the fanciest with jets and different types of seats and all.
to be honest @ 6'6" I'm not sure how any tub at a 36" height will work for you, unless you don't mind having a portion of your neck/shoulders above water. If its not a problem than I think you cannot go wrong with either the Jacuzzi or the Hot Spot Rhythm, they are both very similar in most regards...don't know much about Artesian
Huh, never new such a thing existed. Now I think I'll hunt for something deeper, but still don't want a lounger. Destiny River Tradition would work well, but I don't think it's on the same "level" as those top brands....I just reworked the deck plans and I can go up to 92" square without totally scrapping my design.