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[noslokir]

My wife and I are about to purchase our first Hot Tub. Initially we though we could get something decent in the $4000 range but quickly found out we were in lala land. We have narrowed our choices to Hot Springs Prodigy for $6000, Tiger River Sumatran for $5400 Jacuzzi Premium J335 for $5400 or the Image 739 for $5400. We don't live near a sprawling metropolis so our choices are somewhat limited. I would appreciate any feedback both positive and negative that any one has on these models.

By the way, this is a great forum and has been a huge help to me already.

[Chas]

 The Prodigy is larger than the Sumatran, and has the added jet: the "Soothing Seven."

They have the same warranty except the siding: 3 years for Tiger River Sumatran, and 5 years.

The Heater in the Sumatran is Stainless Steel with a five-year no-fault warranty, and the Heater in the Prodigy is Titanium with the same coverage.

The Prodigy has the no-bypass filtration and could use the Tri-X filters if you choose to pay for them, or if you can get the dealer to include them.  

The major components are the same in both tubs.

[JTJ23BA]

noslokir, either the Prodigy or Sumatran you would love.  I have an 03 Prodigy and the layout is the same as the 05.  I am 6'2 and can massage any muscle on my body because of the open seating design.