After reading this board (and others) for a year and making the mental journey from "look at all these jets!" to multiple wet tests and a dealer who was in for the long haul, I finally bought a tub. It wasn't one of the big 4 (or 6 or ...) but interestingly, I could not find many people willing to say anything negative about it either. The relationship that I built with the dealer is what finally sold me. Although I live in a big metro area with nearly all major brands represented, I bought based on wet testing, the longevity of the dealer with this particular brand, and the trust level I developed with them. I wet tested Sundance, Sweetwater, HS, Jacuzzi, D1, Marquis, and Vita, and bought a Vita Joli. Not many opinions about Vita out there, so hopefully I can contribute as my experience unfolds. Pad is being poured next week and should be in hot water before Memorial day!
