New Swimspa Help

[SwimSpa Help]

Input highly appreciated!

I am looking for a Swim Spa with a strong smooth current for swimming. As I would like to run it outside year round in a cold northern climate I have not looked at endless pools or swim ex.

The 2 spas that I am choosing from are the Michael Phelps Signature XP (pro was not available for test) and the Hydropool Aquatrainer (Olympic version with more power). My experience from the wet test was that the MP Signature had a weaker current and slightly more turbulent.

After wet testing the 2 the result was a little bit disturbing as the Aquatrainer was both stronger and the current smoother. This seems to go against most of the comments / information online that claim propellers create the best and strongest current.

My question is if there was something wrong with the Michael Phelps unit I tested or if you really have to try the XP Pro to get the better current?

All input appreciated including suggestions for other SwimSpa Brands!

[Dan The Spa Man]

Late to the party on this question but I am always trying to spread the word on the Olympic Series by Catalina. As Catalina doesn't advertise and is still privately owned, most don't know that they have been making Swim Spas for over 35 years. They currently have 12 different models and employ a variety of sizes and designs.

Check out their website (www.catalinaspas.com) --Which is (admittedly) of a lessor quality than others-- for sizing and information.

Good luck moving forward.

[MileHghSpaGuy]

Endless Pool is the best swim system IMO, but I am not sure they have anything you can keep outside all year in a cold climate. I think Master Spa is more popular then Hydro and that's why you read so much about that...if you think Hydro has the better swim go with that. I haven't used either but would love to one day. I think D1 was about my favorite, Maax was really close, didn't like Catalina nearly as much as those.