aegean

Are you referring to the specififc model of spa that Vita makes? The Rendezvous? Or is it something else? Thanks

Trying to get back to the Vita topic at hand, does anyone have any hard facts about the energy useage on this spa? The salesman was also suggesting I go the Bromine route with this spa as opposed to Lithium or Chlorine. I have seen the bromine versus chlorine threads but have not heard anything on lithium. Anyone??? Thanks. Aegean

No, no, no it's the war of 1812. The US has just declared war on Great Britain and is attempting to invade Canada using auxillary troops made up of former Internet Hot Tub Slingers. Uhm... did the internet exist back then? Oh yeah... it didn't, but since many of the posts on this thread are a bunch of gibberish talking to some ghost from 1812 whom is apparently trying to buy a tub, what the hell!!!

C'est moi qui est désolé. In other words I am not learning much about Vita Spas specifically, and if I disregard the banter and stick to the facts, there seems to be no perfect spa in terms of build and insulation. If what I'm reading is correct, then I should just choose the one that is most comfortable. Other than that, it's fun reading the back and forth stuff but I'm wondering where all this French is coming from? Usually it's the "Voulez vous..." and "J'ai un gros crayon jaune" quotes that pop up... I was impressed by the Vita sales person, but the Hot Springs one did a bang-up job too. The Clearwater dealer was less impressive though more ready to deal on price and less service oriented. I loved the 9100 but my wife has a floating issue with the lounge and the Hot Spring tubs just left me wanting, though I can really appreciate the less is more argument and the filtration system. Caldera didn't do it for me. So... if I ignore the full foam arguments, the Vita Rendezvous suits my needs the best out of the ones seen/tested. I have not seen Dimension One nor Arctic (Tom, what would be the Rendezvous equivelant?), but got the feeling that they would be more expensive than the Vita. I'd still love to hear from some people who actually own a Vita, even if not the Rendezvous. Aegean

Is that a 9100? How is the lounger in terms of floating?

Yes, but the summers are also quite hot. Very hot actually.

I tested the Rendezvous and thought it was great. Felt loose and free to tackle the 12 inches of snow we got yesterday. I am supposed to be testing a Clearwater Ultrasage 9100 as well to get a feel for an entirely different tub. I did realize though that although I did not float, there is a bit more bueyoncy then expected when the jets are hitting you. My wife did float a bit making me wonder if she would enjoy a lounger. The price of the 9100 and the Rendezvous are essentially the same but the 9100 is a smaller unit, and now I am starting to lean more toward the non-lounger models... of course I would have to try the lounger first. I am also adding Sundance to my list of testers, haven't quite figured out which model specifically. Any other comments on the Vita brand generally or the Rendezvous specifically? Thanks

I also read in another thread the following: "The Vita Spas are much better than Hot Spring, and Sundance in my opinion. However, if you have any cold weather at all, you do not want a full foam product of any type. " - Jim the Jim What exactly does this mean in real life and how reliable/accurate of a statement is it?

Hi All, We are shopping for our first spa and was quite impressed by the Vita Spa Rendezvous. I had never really heard of the company before and tripped across them accidently, but researched and realized that they were one of the bigger manufacturers. The quality looks very good and am very interested but have not yet worked out a price or options. Before I sit down with the salesperson, I'd like some general comments on the quality and reliaqbility of the brand. I live in Montreal, Quebec and the winters are quite harsh. Thanks ahead. Aegean

I am also looking at the 9100 as well as looking into Hot Springs and Caldera due to family members owning these 2 brands. I am wondering if the 9100 has the same quality build as the Hot Sprinds models with their 350 sqft filter system?(of course the HS dealer has me worried about filter systems now). Caldera is probably lower down on my list. I am also very curious about buayancy (floating away) from the seats in the 9100. With sooo many jets, would it not be natural to float away? I will be trying the tub this weekend, but am worried that all the jets and bling-bling are making me focus on the 9100 as opposed to the Hot Springs Vista which is a more spartan tub (less lights, jets, no remote included, less flash). The prices are identical for the two (I'm in Montreal, Quebec).