Hot Tub Forum
Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: estrella on April 01, 2006, 09:29:58 pm
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My husband and I have been looking for a spa, this is quite a task since he is 6'6" and 300+ lbs. We are limited to the spas in our area which are:
Bullfrog - doesn't fit at all
Marquis - doesn't fit
Artesian - doesn't fit - extra short
HotSpring - might work in a pinch
Beachcomber - not lovin it for the price
Basically we have found that the LA spa fits pretty nice in the corner seat for him. There is a dealer who has recently signed up with D1 and they are going to be getting in some of the D1 spas in a couple of weeks. It looks like the ajustable neck unit would be a big plus for us. Any other giants out there who have tried this one on for size?
I am leaning toward the LA spa because of the excellent price and I really like the dealer which i understand is very important. However, i have not been able to find any reviews on this tub at all. Any opinions would be helpful.
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I can only help in a limited way, as I am SHORT. But I found LA spas to be very nice in their layout and jet arrangements/strenth, but the seats and lounger were all too tall/big for me (5'4") and my 5'10" boyfriend. So perhaps it'll work for you!
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I'm 6'4", 260# and we bought a D-1 Diplomat. My wife is only 5'4" and it fits both of us. The corner sportzone seat is deep enough for me. The neckflex system adjusts to my height. I recommend that you look at D-1 models that have these features. Wet test this model and you will see why we bought one.
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Thanks! I am beginning to think I might drown in the LA tub, however for 3K I might get a booster ;D
Actually, I can't imagine buying one at all without at least testing the D1. We were looking at the Diplomat but then I read a review of the Chairman II which said that the sequencer was the best part so I will have to check that out. I'll post back if it makes it worth the extra 1K (4K from the LA) and I would lose a lounger. We'll see...
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D-1 dosent get the pub that they deserve. Take a good look at the Diplomat and the chairman II. If your looking for a non-lounger look at the Diplomat. My advice is to look into the reflection series. The L.A. isnt in the same class (in my opion) as the D-1
P.S. I think poolandspa.com agrees with me
D-1 5 star spa
L.A. 3 star spa
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Micah, I'm just curious what brand you sell for a living? Great posts by the way.
D-1 dosent get the pub that they deserve. Take a good look at the Diplomat and the chairman II. If your looking for a non-lounger look at the Diplomat. My advice is to look into the reflection series. The L.A. isnt in the same class (in my opion) as the D-1
P.S. I think poolandspa.com agrees with me
D-1 Â 5 star spa
L.A. Â 3 star spa
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Estrella, I don't know how much help this will be, but I have an LA Oasis but don't know anybody that's 6'6". (I'm 5'4" and bf 5'10") The one thing I can say is that the seat levels are at different heights, so the one corner seat is too deep for me the other 4 are not. The lounge if you sit in it correctly is also too long.
The advice I would give you is to wet test. You should be able to find a comfortable seat, without the feel of drowning or having to prop yourself up, while your husband should also have a seat he is comfortable in. Granted all the seats won't fit both of you perfectly, if you can get a tub where one or two of the seats do, you'll be ok. (plus no fighting over the favorite seat)
also, if you do a search on star ratings for the last 100 days, you'll find you won't want to use them for comparison purposes.
good luck in your search.
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D-1 dosent get the pub that they deserve. Take a good look at the Diplomat and the chairman II. If your looking for a non-lounger look at the Diplomat. My advice is to look into the reflection series. The L.A. isnt in the same class (in my opion) as the D-1
P.S. I think poolandspa.com agrees with me
D-1 5 star spa
L.A. 3 star spa
First of all ratings are purchased. Second of all, where are you looking? http://poolandspa.com/page149.htm puts L.A. & D-1 in the same category.
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Thanks! I am beginning to think I might drown in the LA tub, however for 3K I might get a booster ;D
Actually, I can't imagine buying one at all without at least testing the D1. We were looking at the Diplomat but then I read a review of the Chairman II which said that the sequencer was the best part so I will have to check that out. I'll post back if it makes it worth the extra 1K (4K from the LA) and I would lose a lounger. We'll see...
Estrella, Did you know that L.A. offers the same exact Dynamic Jet Sequencer as D-1? It is available in any lounger spa that has the max jet configuration. I think it is an awesome 5656
Also, if the neck collars are too tight for your tall husband, you can order it without.
In either case, D-1 or L.A. will be good choices for you. I sold D-1 for a while and consider them to be very well made.
Let me know if I can help. Good luck.
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Estrella,
I am 6'2 and my wife is 5' 10" and we have a Beachcomber 580, we also liked the Beachcomber 750. The 580 has a couple of seats that should fit someone 6'6" well. I found the Beachcomber pricing to be similar to HotSprings. We do not have a Bullforg or Marquis dealer in town. I almost bought a HotSprings Grande.
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Micah, I'm just curious what brand you sell for a living? Great posts by the way.
Jacuzzi is the main line in my stores.
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What about the Artesian Island Bimini?
This thing looks more like a swimming pool than a spa. It's eleven feet long.
http://www.artesianspas.com/showroom/island/bimini.asp
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The Artesian Bimini is a copy of the L.A. Spas Paradise model. The guy that designs for Artesian used to work for L.A. Spas.
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Doesn't artic offer some deep tubs with variable height seats?
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Doesn't artic offer some deep tubs with variable height seats?
I had heard the opposite- that often people find arctic too shallow, so they cannot submerse up to their neck. I have the Arctic Summit, and for me and my boyfriend (5'4" and 5'10") it is wonderful, but it would not be a model for really tall people. The tundra might have deeper seats. I think all of their tubs are 38 3/4" tall.
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The Artesian Bimini is a copy of the L.A. Spas Paradise model. The guy that designs for Artesian used to work for L.A. Spas.
my local dealer has one of these bimini spas in the showroom. They also sell above ground pools. At first, I thought the bimini spa was an above ground pool....that thing is HUGE.
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I had heard the opposite- that often people find arctic too shallow, so they cannot submerse up to their neck.
How do these strange rumours get started? ??? As if we didn't know... :D
The tundra might have deeper seats.
The two Arctic models that seem most popular with taller users are the Klondiker and the Tundra. The first has two loungers; one is designed for taller people, as is the corner seat opposite the loungers. The Tundra does not have a lounger but contains seats of a variety of depths for users from short to tall.
Look up a topic (might have been on this forum, I don't have time to hunt it down) "A spa for tall persons" for more discussion.
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How do these strange rumours get started? ??? As if we didn't know. :D
How come I'm not in on the joke here? What did I miss?
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(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/33bef4ad.jpg)
6'8" and 6'2"
Bought a HotSpring Envoy
Terminator
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How do these strange rumours get started? ??? As if we didn't know... :D
Actually, that statement came from a dealer in my area who used to sell Arctic, and now sells a different brand. (Of course he wanted me to buy his spa instead, but he is someone who should at least know Arctic). He was astonished when I chose a Summit rather than his brand! :-X I was not trying to push any Arctic buttons in quoting him- I just know that my tub would not be great for tall people. But I am in love with it. My boyfriend might be jealous!
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6'6 300+ is way to large for the D1 Diplomat. May want to try the D1 Bay Series or HS Grandee. He needs 38-40" deep and at least 480-500 gal. Not to familiar with LA models, so no suggestions there.
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6'8" and 6'2"
Bought a HotSpring Envoy
Terminator
They must have some big youngins.