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I thought I wanted a 6-7 person spa with a lounger, but based on testing the Caldera Niagara, I'm not convinced I need the lounger.
A very personalized decision with no right answer. However, one lounger can vary from another dramatically, don't rule out all loungers based on the Niagra, or any other single tub.
I don't know what you've heard about LA or Artesian but they certainly aren't in the same catagory as Cal. Where did you get your info?My opinion is that Artesian (which I own) is at the same level as HS, Caldera, Marquis and D1. There are a lot of satisfied Artesian owners here. There is a LA Spas Rep here as well and he can answer questions.I never heard of Clearwater and Saratoga so I can't comment on them.As you shop DON'T listen to sales jargon - ALL sales people sell "THE BEST". You need to find the best for you!
Just Curious, what didnt you like about the L.A.? Which models did you wet test?
Can you tell me what you didn't like about the marquis epic. I am just a consumer but I was interested in the Marquis Epic at one time but the dealer did not have own on the floor at the time becauase he had just opened up.I too have heard alot of great things about it. Did the Trizone system throw you off?
I too wonder what you didn't like about the Epic, I have never heard of anything but praise for that spa. If the dealer didn't show you how to properly use the tri-zone control, you might have not had the best soaking experience.As far as the 20 year warranty on the shell. It is probably on the structure of the shell, not the surface. Anyone in the spa business will tell you that if a shell has an issue, 99% of the time it's the surface of the shell that has a potential for problems. I know that quality built spas will never have an issue as far as structure. Most shells are 1/2-3/4" thick.
Good tips, thanks. I'll check with the dealer on the tri-zone control. I hadn't thought about what kind of shell warranty. I will make a point of asking on this.