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It's hard to argue Arctics good construction. A better bottom, a better shell (the best?,) and a better lid. I'm obviously not a FF fan either so it was a tie between Arctic and Coleman in that respect.Joel
Their floor is a foundation in of itself - very sturdy.
The cover, where most of the heat escapes, is the best of any I've seen.
Quote The cover, where most of the heat escapes, is the best of any I've seen. Hot air rises. Heat radiates.
We wet tested the Arctic Avalanche, though if we wait ?? we may be able to see the Klondiker this weekend that's a better "fit." Both are signature series. The dealer's almost repulsed that we might want to upgrade from the signature series, kinda like a car dealer that only carries one model. These are a little more than $1K more than the 472 Deluxe pkg Coleman which seems a little more comfortable with a few more jets that are a bit more flexible. My wife was in both and tends to think the Coleman might be a little quieter. We're pretty sure we're gonna go Coleman even though the Arctic "box" is the sturdiest, most practicle construction out there I think. There's always a compromise I guess, huh.
Puzzles me. I never figured shopping for a spa would turn into a rocket science project, but I/we have left brains cells scattered along the sidewalks. Oh well. It'll all shake out I guess.