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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: stuart on March 21, 2005, 02:24:39 pm

Title: Marquis Epic...You asked for it you got it!
Post by: stuart on March 21, 2005, 02:24:39 pm: Here is the first pictures of the Marquis Epic!:o Not a real flattering picture however, it kinda gives you the idea!

(http://images.exacttarget.com/5504306338238.gif)
Title: Re: Marquis Epic...You asked for it you got it!
Post by: Chas on March 21, 2005, 02:56:34 pm: Here's another view of it:
(http://www.hotspring.com/Spa_Showroom_Hot_Tub/jpgs/accolade_champagne.jpg)
Title: Re: Marquis Epic...You asked for it you got it!
Post by: txwillie on March 21, 2005, 03:03:35 pm: which is IT? Those pics are of two different tubs. ???

txwillie
Title: Re: Marquis Epic...You asked for it you got it!
Post by: stuart on March 21, 2005, 03:12:36 pm: The second picture is Chas's way of highjacking the thread for HS.::)

It's not a Marquis... :P
Title: Re: Marquis Epic...You asked for it you got it!
Post by: txwillie on March 21, 2005, 03:13:53 pm: Kinda figured as much.

txwillie
Title: Re: Marquis Epic...You asked for it you got it!
Post by: Gary on March 21, 2005, 03:17:15 pm: I did not think that second one was a Marquis because it looks kind of cheap. ;D
Title: Re: Marquis Epic...You asked for it you got it!
Post by: txwillie on March 21, 2005, 03:22:16 pm: kinda like a suit from K-Mart!

Just kidding.

txwillie
Title: Re: Marquis Epic...You asked for it you got it!
Post by: Chas on March 21, 2005, 04:05:16 pm: Cheap !?? Stuart's picture is the faded one !

There are a lot of similarities though, don't you think?

;)
Title: Re: Marquis Epic...You asked for it you got it!
Post by: stuart on March 21, 2005, 04:11:56 pm: Here is a Question and Answer we got from Marquis

Q: What’s so special about the Epic?
A: It is a hydrotherapy giant. It provides the ultimate hydrotherapy experience and can literally massage every part of your body. It has a hydrotherapy pillar where you can work on whatever body part you want. The seating has been designed to offer maximum hydrotherapy benefits.
The Epic has 5 levels of operational controls per side. That’s 25 distinct combinations. You can truly tailor the system to how you want it.

Q: Is there really a need for this type of spa?
A: We definitely think that there is a market. This is a unit that will answer all the needs that bathers didn’t know they had. Once they see this spa, they’ll realize they want it. The therapy, coupled with the control, make it stand out from other spas.

Q: What are your sales goals for the Epic?
A: We are hoping the Epic will account for nine percent of our annual sales.

Q: When can I order it?
A: You can order it starting March 14.

Q: What are the dimensions of the Epic?
A: It’s 90” by 90” by 35.5”. The interior depth is 34”.

Q: How many seating positions does it have?
A: It can comfortably seat six people.

Q: How many jets does it have?
A: It has 57 jets.

Q: What kind of jets does it have?
A: It has 16 HK16s, six HK8s and 35 HK40 jets.

Q: What’s so special about the Marquis jets?
A: Due to the size of our jets, we have an advantage in placement as compared to larger jets. The size gives us flexibility. The size of the jets allows us to place them where they make sense – the competition has to place them where they fit and not where they really ought to go.
We also provide an enormous amount of water in a small package. Most jets do 10-12 gallons per minute. Our HK40s do 40 gallons per minute. They provide an excellent flow and an excellent feel.

Q: How many pumps does the Epic have?
A: It has two MP160 pumps.

Q: What’s the maximum flow rate?
A: The maximum flow rate is 320 GPM

Q: What’s the power performance like?
A: The Epic has more power than any other Marquis spa and it has the ability to tailor the amount of power and overall flow to the different zones. We have increased the power per jet so this spa really offers a gutsy power performance.

Q: What about the seating?
A: The Epic is a non-lounger, offering open seating. The seating is multi-level and a combination of reclined and upright. It seats six people comfortably.
It has an Adirondack chair with complete support all the way to the floor. It features therapy for the feet, calves, tights, back and neck and it is semi-reclined.
It also has a deep therapy seat with 15 jets, a cool down seat, a mid-level seat and two soak seats. One of the soak seats is more reclined with HK8 jets and the other one, by the Waterfall, is more upright.

Q: What about the hydrotherapy pillar. How does that work?
A: The hydrotherapy pillar is like an interactive work station. You can move around and work on whatever body part you want. It gives you the option to truly pinpoint an area and get to areas that you typically cannot get to in a seating position.

Q: Will the Epic have features that are consistent with the Marquis line or will it be different?
A: The Epic will have features consistent with Marquis 2-pump spas.
Title: Re: Marquis Epic...You asked for it you got it!
Post by: Mendocino101 on March 21, 2005, 04:17:48 pm: Stuart,

Did you notice the water fall .....it appears to be different from the 05 water features....I wonder will this be a retro fit to the other 05 water features...
Title: Re: Marquis Epic...You asked for it you got it!
Post by: stuart on March 21, 2005, 04:18:57 pm: Quote
Cheap !?? Stuart's picture is the faded one !

There are a lot of similarities though, don't you think?

;)

Both have seats, both have filters, both have jets...Hey, I see what you mean!!

BTW, can you get me the name of HS photographer? ;)
Title: Re: Marquis Epic...You asked for it you got it!
Post by: poolboy34 on March 21, 2005, 04:23:16 pm: That adirondack chair looks very similar to the bio-form recliners in the D-1 Sarena bay. It is a nice looking spa i must say.
Title: Re: Marquis Epic...You asked for it you got it!
Post by: stuart on March 21, 2005, 04:34:37 pm: Quote
Stuart,

Did you notice the water fall .....it appears to be different from the 05 water features....I wonder will this be a retro fit to the other 05 water features...

It is differant and no it is not retrofitable...
Title: Re: Marquis Epic...You asked for it you got it!
Post by: stuart on March 21, 2005, 04:35:59 pm: Quote
That adirondack chair looks very similar to the bio-form recliners in the D-1 Sarena bay. It is a nice looking spa i must say.

Yes it does look similar however I belive it is designed to set either way! I will let you know when we get on in.

BTW, Just got my first new Dupree Bay! Pretty incredible!!
Title: Re: Marquis Epic...You asked for it you got it!
Post by: hottubber on March 21, 2005, 06:27:06 pm: To ALL involved, and others...

When you post anything other than Hot Spring, you

must tie Chas down... :P

hottubber... ;D

That Epic sure does look inviting, bad color choice

though for the photo.
Title: Re: Marquis Epic...You asked for it you got it!
Post by: stuart on March 21, 2005, 07:41:50 pm: Quote
To ALL involved, and others...

When you post anything other than Hot Spring, you

must tie Chas down... :P

hottubber... ;D

That Epic sure does look inviting, bad color choice

though for the photo.

Funny you should say that, I made the exact same comment to the marketing dept at Marquis!! ;D
Title: Re: Marquis Epic...You asked for it you got it!
Post by: Spatech_tuo on March 21, 2005, 10:57:25 pm: Quote
Funny you should say that, I made the exact same comment to the marketing dept at Marquis!! ;D

I'm not sure the Marketing people can help you much in tying Chas down.
Title: Re: Marquis Epic...You asked for it you got it!
Post by: stuart on March 22, 2005, 12:23:14 am: Quote

I'm not sure the Marketing people can help you much in tying Chas down.

No but they offered ;)
Title: Re: Marquis Epic...You asked for it you got it!
Post by: hottubber on March 22, 2005, 07:34:23 am: Good morning to all. I think if we work together on the

Chas issue, we will overcome... ;)

Is it me or could Marquis have picked a better color for

this model to showcase. It ALMOST makes Chas's post

look good... :-/

hottubber... ;D
Title: Re: Marquis Epic...You asked for it you got it!
Post by: Chas on March 22, 2005, 08:37:37 am: Quote
BTW, can you get me the name of HS photographer? ;)
They do a fine job, don't they? But you're right: there are certain colors which show better on the 'Net than others. This one, in my truly humble opinion, looks just about as washed-out as yours...

(http://www.hotspring.com/Spa_Showroom_Hot_Tub/jpgs/accolade_pearl.jpg)
Title: Re: Marquis Epic...You asked for it you got it!
Post by: BadBack on March 23, 2005, 06:02:21 pm: I really do like the Adirondack chair, but I am unsure how someone tall would fit in it. I am 6'5 and I do not think the hamstring and calf jets would hit me were they are suppose too, and if you have a long torso I think it would be hard to slouch down.
Title: Re: Marquis Epic...You asked for it you got it!
Post by: stuart on March 24, 2005, 11:08:46 am: Quote
I really do like the Adirondack chair, but I am unsure how someone tall would fit in it. I am 6'5 and I do not think the hamstring and calf jets would hit me were they are suppose too, and if you have a long torso I think it would be hard to slouch down.

I haven't tried it yet but will be getting one soon. The guy that was the test model for that chair is Jerry Lankeet the pres of Marquis and he is 6'4"...Have you tried the 05 Reward? That is almost too deep for me!
Title: Re: Marquis Epic...You asked for it you got it!
Post by: Spatech_tuo on March 24, 2005, 11:12:32 am: I've seen a few manufacturers use that Adirondeck chair idea. Maybe its catching on as a way to give you more than a simple chair without taking up the room of a lounge?
Title: Re: Marquis Epic...You asked for it you got it!
Post by: empolgation on March 25, 2005, 04:04:08 pm: I am happy to see that they took my advice and reinstated "the post" - as I said, educate your dealers on how benificial and unique it is and your customers will love it!

The tub looks great - I can't wait to try it out!
Title: Re: Marquis Epic...You asked for it you got it!
Post by: Gomboman on March 25, 2005, 09:53:01 pm: The new Epic looks very good but I wonder if it would be a good decision to buy the first model year. It seems like Marquis makes too many changes. Whatever model you buy it's obsolete in a year or two. Just my opinion.
Title: Re: Marquis Epic...You asked for it you got it!
Post by: stuart on March 26, 2005, 02:16:42 am: Quote
The new Epic looks very good but I wonder if it would be a good decision to buy the first model year. It seems like Marquis makes too many changes. Whatever model you buy it's obsolete in a year or two. Just my opinion.

most of the changes are shell layout and not equipment! Had they made all those changes in the equipment and plumbing I would have doubts also...