Well, I just returned from my 1st wet test, and if this is what it's like, I sure am gonna like this research.
After driving back from NY thru more rain than I've ever seen before, I wasn't especially energised to pickup with my spa research. I called a local Master Spa and PDC?? dealer nearby and set up a wet test of 2 tubs. My back and neck were killing me from being hunched over the wheel, so I wanted to see if I got any relief.
Wet test #1
Master Spa LS 750 no lounger, 5-6 seater 7'6" 2 cool down seats.
List $7900.00 inc stairs, chems setup & del lift is $229.00 adnl.
Well, this spa was very nice! As I got in over my waist, I could feel my body starting to relax. Temp was 100. I wanted to work out my neck muscles 1st and was directed to sit in one of the 2 reverse moulded seats. Holy mollie! the spa shell almost covers your shoulders, and nestled inside were (2) per side jets. one each of a spinner jet and constant jet. I was able to point the constant jet anywhere I needed. (I was told by the service mgr that many of the jets can be swapped around). I have to say that after about 7-10 mins, my neck and shoulders were VERY happy. I have had recurrent Sciatica, so I started going around the seats till I found (2) different seats that offered a nice penetrating effect right where I wanted it. Then I tried the (2) Master Blasters. This would be Master Spa's unique feature (IK have found that most mfgr's pick one feature to hype as "exclusive" They were nice, but at 1st I thought them underpowered. After a while they seemed fine. The footwell seemed a bit too small to fit 6 comfortably. This unit offered 2 remote controls, so you didn't have to get up to go from low/high/off. My overall impression was quite favorable, tho I noticed that the price is above where we ultimately want to be.
This post is very large so I will make a separate post for the 2nd spa I wet tested.