Hot tub geeks

[NorthernVike 2,079]

Looking for suggestions on manufacturers and options for a new hot tub. Must be an out door type though, no room in the trailer house for one. Prolly a 4 to 6 person. No time machine needed.

 

 

 

[Gladiators 1,900]

Do you want it for therapeutic benefits, or just social? There are a lot of hot tubs manufacturers that put a ton of jets in as their selling point. These are fine if you're going to use it solely for social purposes.

 

After doing research, I went with a 5-6 person Jacuzzi earlier this year. A lot more expensive, but I purchased it for the therapeutic benefits...my back was focked up at the time. I'm not at home and can't remember which model I got.

[frank 2,143]

[frank 2,143]

[NorthernVike 2,079]

Do you want it for therapeutic benefits, or just social? There are a lot of hot tubs manufacturers that put a ton of jets in as their selling point. These are fine if you're going to use it solely for social purposes.

 

After doing research, I went with a 5-6 person Jacuzzi earlier this year. A lot more expensive, but I purchased it for the therapeutic benefits...my back was focked up at the time. I'm not at home and can't remember which model I got.

 

 

Just social, I'd like to be able to fit a few fellow geeks in there with me. It is ghey Friday after all.

[NorthernVike 2,079]

My biggest concern is the cold weather up here. It gets down to -30 f in January and I'd hate to fock it up the first year of owning it.

[Hardcore troubadour 12,559]

Get one with really strong jets so you can stimulate your fat ass.

[NorthernVike 2,079]

Get one with really strong jets so you can stimulate your fat ass.

Spoken like a man with experience

[listen2me 23 1,529]

isn't that a 1970s thing?

[NorthernVike 2,079]

isn't that a 1970s thing?

It's coming back minus the harry bush.

[Djgb13 2,338]

isn't that a 1970s thing?

It's a swingers thing

[SUXBNME 1,318]

Beware of water displacement girls

[surferskin 30]

No tub girl link yet? This place has slipped.

[Alias Detective 1,177]

PDC spas

 

https://www.pdcspas.com

[BLS 313]

 

Eddie Murphy was the best. God I forgot how funny he was.

[Cloaca du jour 2,064]

Wife wants to get an inflatable one. I think shes talking about hot tub...could be new husband.

[BunnysBastatrds 1,903]

 

 

Just social, I'd like to be able to fit a few fellow geeks in there with me. It is ghey Friday after all.

 

I'd love to leave some egg drop soup in it.

[fandandy 3,311]

There was a time when I wanted one but now it just seems so creepy. Inviting friends over and asking them You wanna get in the hot tub? It's like asking someone if they want to take a bath with you.

[titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745]

There was a time when I wanted one but now it just seems so creepy. Inviting friends over and asking them You wanna get in the hot tub? It's like asking someone if they want to take a bath with you.

First house I bought had one on the back deck.

 

I loved that thing. Rigged some speakers out there. Most days when I got home from work, I'd sit in it and drink and smoke weed.

 

And if you're single, it's money when girls come over. Easy deal closer.

 

Of course after a year the motor died, and I didn't want to spend the money to fix it, so it just became a sh!tty eyesore.

[SUXBNME 1,318]

I used to spend hours upon hours on my days off in the hot tub reading, eating, playing video games on occasion (ask gypsybrat about that one.. lol), pretty much anything one could do in it, I did it.

 

Even took a life vest from my boat at the time and wore it in the tub for sleeping / napping purposes. Fact.

[Gladiators 1,900]

Did you pick one up? Just got out of mine. Felt reeeeeal good.

[NorthernVike 2,079]

I've had it since the end of September. Absolutely love it. Use it almost every day. Coldest temp I've been in it was around 5 degrees. Frozen hair in 104 water is awesome.

[tanatastic 2,061]

I've had it since the end of September. Absolutely love it. Use it almost every day. Coldest temp I've been in it was around 5 degrees. Frozen hair in 104 water is awesome.

Oh man, a hot tub when its cold out is my fave thing. Feels so great to get out and sit on the edge cooling off before getting back in.

[KSB2424 3,082]

Gross. Lets all share skin cells, pubic hair and dirt together.

[Gladiators 1,900]

I've had it since the end of September. Absolutely love it. Use it almost every day. Coldest temp I've been in it was around 5 degrees. Frozen hair in 104 water is awesome.

 

[Gladiators 1,900]

Gross. Lets all share skin cells, pubic hair and dirt together.

 

You're not invited, so fock off.

[Bert 1,087]

My biggest concern is the cold weather up here.

Seems that pretty much describes your entire life's concerns.

[MDC 5,875]

Gross. Lets all share skin cells, pubic hair and dirt together.

Dont forget the jizz. Its like a warm Petri dish.

[NorthernVike 2,079]

Seems that pretty much describes your entire life's concerns.

Come back up in January, I'll take you ice fishing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then we can get in the tub together

[Bert 1,087]

Come back up in January, I'll take you ice fishing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then we can get in the tub together

You sweet talker you.

 

I am hoping to not be near the Fargo, Crookston, Erskine, Bagley area until late May early July.

[Scary Gary 19]

Looking for suggestions on manufacturers and options for a new hot tub. Must be an out door type though, no room in the trailer house for one. Prolly a 4 to 6 person. No time machine needed.

 

 

 

 

 

Northern Vike....here is what I know...

 

I bought a 4-5 person one from Hot Springs Spas in Fargo, ND about 3 years ago. (that's where I'm from)

 

Paid $11K.

Salt Water

450 Gallons 4-5 person I think? I think its the Vanguard model.

Costs about $30-$40 a month for electricity.

I keep it at 104 degrees.

 

We use it 4-5 times a week in the fall and winter. 30 below its fine.

 

The Salt System was more expensive. Supposedly better for your skin and easier to maintain.

 

I wanted easy to maintain, didn't care about the skin part. Our skin isn't sensitive.

 

After having it for a few years...2 things I'd change.

 

1.) I'd go with CHLORINE model. Supposedly harder to maintain as to get all the readings "exact" vs the saltwater. Well, I've figured out, they don't need to be exact...at all. My findings show the salt water one is more finicky. There is something called a "salt cell" in a saltwater tub. That can go to hell if you don't have the readings (litmus test, hard water test, etc) fairly close to "normal". From Hot Springs, they are $700. I found an aftermarket one that works perfect and it is $150. Chlorine models, you basically just need to add a dose of chlorine if the water smells off in any way, and you are good to go. If the other readings aren't perfect, not a big deal. You might get dry skin. Actually, we started adding chlorine to our saltwater tub periodically. I like the smell of chlorine, and like it's germ killing benefits. So....chlorine is the way I'd go if I did it again.

 

2.) I'd buy one from Sams Club (or Costco if they have them). Sam's Club doesn't sell junk. They aren't Walmart. (Neither does Costco). I've figured out, over the years, that if Costco or Sams has a product, and you want it, get it there, as you can search high and low, and likely not find an apples to apples as good of value. I've looked at their hot tubs (after I bought from Hot Springs) Just as good of warranty (better actually), just as many jets and other features, just much insulation, just as many gallons, just as much of everything, sometimes more jets, more features, etc..........but 50%-60% of the cost of one from Hot Springs. I would though, double check to see if the Sam's Club one is good to 30 below. It should be...but double check. I guess that is one thing I didn't check.

 

[NorthernVike 2,079]

 

 

Northern Vike....here is what I know...

 

I bought a 4-5 person one from Hot Springs Spas in Fargo, ND about 3 years ago. (that's where I'm from)

 

Paid $11K.

Salt Water

450 Gallons 4-5 person I think? I think its the Vanguard model.

Costs about $30-$40 a month for electricity.

I keep it at 104 degrees.

 

We use it 4-5 times a week in the fall and winter. 30 below its fine.

 

The Salt System was more expensive. Supposedly better for your skin and easier to maintain.

 

I wanted easy to maintain, didn't care about the skin part. Our skin isn't sensitive.

 

After having it for a few years...2 things I'd change.

 

1.) I'd go with CHLORINE model. Supposedly harder to maintain as to get all the readings "exact" vs the saltwater. Well, I've figured out, they don't need to be exact...at all. My findings show the salt water one is more finicky. There is something called a "salt cell" in a saltwater tub. That can go to hell if you don't have the readings (litmus test, hard water test, etc) fairly close to "normal". From Hot Springs, they are $700. I found an aftermarket one that works perfect and it is $150. Chlorine models, you basically just need to add a dose of chlorine if the water smells off in any way, and you are good to go. If the other readings aren't perfect, not a big deal. You might get dry skin. Actually, we started adding chlorine to our saltwater tub periodically. I like the smell of chlorine, and like it's germ killing benefits. So....chlorine is the way I'd go if I did it again.

 

2.) I'd buy one from Sams Club (or Costco if they have them). Sam's Club doesn't sell junk. They aren't Walmart. (Neither does Costco). I've figured out, over the years, that if Costco or Sams has a product, and you want it, get it there, as you can search high and low, and likely not find an apples to apples as good of value. I've looked at their hot tubs (after I bought from Hot Springs) Just as good of warranty (better actually), just as many jets and other features, just much insulation, just as many gallons, just as much of everything, sometimes more jets, more features, etc..........but 50%-60% of the cost of one from Hot Springs. I would though, double check to see if the Sam's Club one is good to 30 below. It should be...but double check. I guess that is one thing I didn't check.

 

 

 

I did get the chlorine one. Also bought it from Hot Springs Spas but out of Grand Forks. Originally 11K on sale for 8k including the easy lift cover, steps, chemical and delivery. Got the Relay model. Came with built in Bluetooth stereo w/subwoofer and LED lights.

[Scary Gary 19]

 

 

I did get the chlorine one. Also bought it from Hot Springs Spas but out of Grand Forks. Originally 11K on sale for 8k including the easy lift cover, steps, chemical and delivery. Got the Relay model. Came with built in Bluetooth stereo w/subwoofer and LED lights.

 

 

Now, you need an outdoor TV..... (don't put a regular TV outside).

 

I have a 42" Skyvue....

 

https://skyvue.com/outdoor-tv/

[Herbivore 904]

 

 

Northern Vike....here is what I know...

 

I bought a 4-5 person one from Hot Springs Spas in Fargo, ND about 3 years ago. (that's where I'm from)

 

Paid $11K.

Salt Water

450 Gallons 4-5 person I think? I think its the Vanguard model.

Costs about $30-$40 a month for electricity.

I keep it at 104 degrees.

 

We use it 4-5 times a week in the fall and winter. 30 below its fine.

 

The Salt System was more expensive. Supposedly better for your skin and easier to maintain.

 

I wanted easy to maintain, didn't care about the skin part. Our skin isn't sensitive.

 

After having it for a few years...2 things I'd change.

 

1.) I'd go with CHLORINE model. Supposedly harder to maintain as to get all the readings "exact" vs the saltwater. Well, I've figured out, they don't need to be exact...at all. My findings show the salt water one is more finicky. There is something called a "salt cell" in a saltwater tub. That can go to hell if you don't have the readings (litmus test, hard water test, etc) fairly close to "normal". From Hot Springs, they are $700. I found an aftermarket one that works perfect and it is $150. Chlorine models, you basically just need to add a dose of chlorine if the water smells off in any way, and you are good to go. If the other readings aren't perfect, not a big deal. You might get dry skin. Actually, we started adding chlorine to our saltwater tub periodically. I like the smell of chlorine, and like it's germ killing benefits. So....chlorine is the way I'd go if I did it again.

 

2.) I'd buy one from Sams Club (or Costco if they have them). Sam's Club doesn't sell junk. They aren't Walmart. (Neither does Costco). I've figured out, over the years, that if Costco or Sams has a product, and you want it, get it there, as you can search high and low, and likely not find an apples to apples as good of value. I've looked at their hot tubs (after I bought from Hot Springs) Just as good of warranty (better actually), just as many jets and other features, just much insulation, just as many gallons, just as much of everything, sometimes more jets, more features, etc..........but 50%-60% of the cost of one from Hot Springs. I would though, double check to see if the Sam's Club one is good to 30 below. It should be...but double check. I guess that is one thing I didn't check.

 

I am doing early research..thanks for this Scary.

[NorthernVike 2,079]

I am doing early research..thanks for this Scary.

The only reason I went with who I did was because they are somewhat local and can do the warranty work if needed.

[Herbivore 904]

The only reason I went with who I did was because they are somewhat local and can do the warranty work if needed.

Good add..Thank you sir

[Gladiators 1,900]

Wife is having a single chick from work over to go in the hot tub with us. Guessing 34C. Real nice to look at.

[NorthernVike 2,079]

Wife is having a single chick from work over to go in the hot tub with us. Guessing 34C. Real nice to look at.

 

 

On this day of giving thanks and being nice here in the Geek Club, sneak some pics and post them .

[IGotWorms 3,297]

Wife is having a single chick from work over to go in the hot tub with us. Guessing 34C. Real nice to look at.

Wow that is a confident woman (your wife)

[Gladiators 1,900]

 

 

On this day of giving thanks and being nice here in the Geek Club, sneak some pics and post them .

 

I don't want to get anyone's hopes up, but she strikes me as the type that would be all about having her picture taken in a bikini.