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Selecting the Size

Selecting the size of your hot tub is a personal decision; however, it depends on several different factors. The location of your hot tub is the first aspect to consider in your decision. Obviously, you want to choose a hot tub that will fit comfortably into your intended area. Size also depends on your intended usage for the hot tub. Are you using the spa for therapy? Or are you using it for entertainment purposes? These are things that can greatly affect your decision.

If you are planning on using your hot tub for therapy alone, or with a mate, consider either a two-seater or four-seater model. While you may not need the extra space for additional bathers, you may want to consider a larger size for other reasons. First, a larger hot tub provides the luxury of having a variety of seating areas. With today's innovations and the wide variety of therapy jets available, many manufacturers customize each seating area to provide a different therapeutic benefit. For example, one seat might concentrate on massaging your lower back, while another seat gives a full body massage.

Another option to consider in your choice of size is the kind of features that you want in your hot tub. For example, many manufacturers now offer doublewide lounges that can fit two people. This is a very popular option, however, it requires a bit larger of a hot tub. "Captain's chairs" are another seating design that has become more popular. While these seats provide a unique massage to your entire body, they also have wrap around armrests, giving your arms and hands extra support while soaking. Click on Shell Designs, for more information.

If you are planning on using your hot tub primarily for entertainment purposes, it is wise to look for a spa with ample foot room and space to accommodate the maximum number of intended bathers. When looking for a larger spa, it is also important to note that manufacturers classify their spa sizes by the number of seating areas within the spa, not by how many people it can fit. While the spa may have five seating areas, it may not be able to hold that many people at once. So be sure to look for a hot tub that can realistically fit the number of people you are looking for, and that those people can fit comfortably.

Another option to consider when purchasing a larger size spa is a feature known as Independent Seating Control. This allows each user to turn on every seat independently of the others, along with being able to control the intensity of the hydrotherapy action. As a result, each user can enjoy the type of massage they want without interfering with anyone else's massage. This is an ideal scenario for people who like to entertain or for those that seek a larger spa for a variety of therapy needs.

It is important to note that selecting a spa from a dealer's showroom can oftentimes be misleading. It is strongly recommended to have a trained technician visit your home BEFORE you purchase a hot tub. There are specific logistics that need to be addressed that can only be discussed in the home. A trained technician will be able to assess what size or model will fit best into your intended area. They will also address safety and building codes, as well as delivery and installation concerns. Look carefully into all of the different sizes and models that your manufacturer offers, and consider all of the seating options. Keep in mind that though you may initially purchase your hot tub for entertainment purposes, as time goes on you will undoubtedly use it for therapy and stress relief, and vice versa.

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