Powerful jets

Did you test it? A lot of people have issues with a lounge seat, the jets shoot them out of the longer. 🤣 People forget they become buoyant when in water and having 10 to 30 jets under you will be pushing you out of the lounger. What is a core fabric cover? Typically spas have a foam filled vinyl/PVC? cover, some are tapered 4 inches to 2 inches and some are tapered 6 inches to 4 inches. Biomagnet therapy? Ecopur mineral ... probably a mineral stick the "you don't need chlorine". Back in my first days of tub ownership there was Nature 2 and I think Bullfrog (not made by the spa company Bullfrog) or something like this. Stay away from these.

20 years ago Master was considered low end that charged a lot. Some dealers were excellent at taking care of their customers but Master did a lot of Spa shows and the dealers were getting screwed. Things may have changed over the years. I saw a few Master tubs back then that were very nice looking but the advice from people in the business on hot tub forums basically said stay away. I paid $6,200 for my spa back then so a spa 2x more in today's dollars could be a good value. I think a Sundance tub was like $2,500 more and Hot Springs was about $3,500. I don't know how much "better" brands are these days but there's more to owning a tub then therapy. Electricity is a major concern. Durability is another. Parts availabilty still another.

I'm not trying to sell you out of getting a spa but they are not all created equal.
I'm definitely getting a hot tub and I definitely also appreciate your advice. Thank you. I think I'm going to stay away from the master spa. Maybe @RDspaguy can chime in 😁
 
Reviewing a lot and it seems bullfrog is a good choice but some say their jets are not as powerful as jacuzzi and hot springs.
It depends on the model, the number of pumps, and the specific jet packs you have installed.

I have an A6, but I also have a optional second jet pump. The thing about a Bullfrog is that the seats are customizable. You put whatever jet packs wherever you want them. If you put in a high flow / low pressure packs then it is not going to feel as powerful. I'm happy with mine.

They are also quite expensive.
 
So a must is a lounger like this. Like this one because it has jets all along the body, some don't. It's just this spa is a little too big for my area and I only need one with a lounger and may 1-3 other seats. Anyone know of a good tub that meets this criteria?


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Wet test a lounger. They seem like a great idea. I really thought I wanted one, until I used one. Uncomfortable and the jets push me right out of the seat. It may be different for you, that is why you should wet test.
 
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So he's tells me the master spa 8.2 he quotes me is the 2025 model. He stated the following


They did an amazing job on the 2025 model, new modern style exterior cabinets with LED lighting. A beautiful new style to the acrylic mold. New modern styl jetting package. A new advanced design to the control panel of the spa.
 
Can't you reduce the intensity of the jets?
To a certain extent - yes. However, if you are looking for a hard massaging jet, you may have to dial it down so low to keep you from floating out, that it no longer gives you that massage you are looking for.

It is a lot easier to brace yourself in a seat using your feet. The loungers tend to float you out of them.
 
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