SWIM SPAS – ENTRY LEVEL
Exercise, Relax Or Party With Value For Money Swim Spas For customers that want to both relax and occasionally exercise in water, entrylevel swim spas ticks each box. Increasingly chosen as a replacement for a traditional small pool, these counter-current equipped products are often referred to as party spas and are aimed at budget conscious families rather than full-on athletes in need of a training aid for a serious workout. With retail prices around the £20,000 mark, we take a look at what’s available By Jon Wadeson
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s a product offering the combined benefits of both a small swimming pool and a hot tub or spa in a single, relatively affordable and straightforward to own and maintain package, it’s not surprising that entry-level swim spas have fared well in the UK, since their introduction. For families who want to provide some water based fun and entertainment but without splashing out too much, there’s clearly a lot to like. The versatility of the products found at the lower end of the swim spa price range mean that owners have an area where the kids can let off some steam, and at other times, there’s also the option of a dedicated pool for some gentle exercising. When the kids aren’t around, there’s a further option of a calming space in which to relax and sooth away any aches and pains. As an introduction to counter-current swimming, entry-level options provide a package which has always represented nothing short of outstanding value for money – something which adds to their allure in these price conscious times – and this, combined with their multi-use ability has ensured their continued popularity. With a number of manufacturers providing budget-friendly swim spa options, we take a closer look at some of the available models.
ACTIVEPLUS EP-12 – THE STARTING POINT OF THE TIDALFIT RANGE Artesian Spas released its first TidalFit swim
spa model, the EP-14, back in 2008. Since then, they have introduced a wide range of quality models to suit all swim spa needs and budgets – all built to the same worldclass standards in quality that the brand is famous for. Sitting as the entry-level option in an eight model range, the ActivePlus EP-12 is the perfect size swim spa to fit in smaller spaces. Available as above-ground or semi in-ground, and with Dual Swim Jets as standard plus an option to upgrade to TidalFit’s popular Quad Swim Jets to take aqua training to the next level, this model is perfect for intermediate and beginner swimmers. Artesian Spas are famous for producing the ultimate in hydro-massage technology and the optional hydrotherapy systems found on the TidalFits are no different. Available on most models, these systems provide numerous Helix™ jets with their very own hydrotherapy pump, driving deep into the muscle tissue for a truly remarkable hydro-massage. This option is the perfect addition to relax muscles and unwind following a workout session. Each TidalFit swim spa comes as standard with a high efficiency 24 hour Whisperpure™ circulation system, an exclusive smart energy insulation where the space between the maintenance-free cabinet and the structure is filled with highly insulating Icynene™ brand foam, plus a heavy-duty thermal spa cover which works to ensure the best rate of heat retention available.
The TidalFit ActivePlus EP-12 model is perfect for intermediate and beginner swimmers and has plenty of options
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The ActivePlus EP-12 is also available with a wide range of optional extras, meaning each can be customised to suit individual needs and goals. Upgrade the water care system to Diamond AOP, brighten up the garden space with Dynabrite lighting, add a BBA fully integrated sound system or add resistant swim tethers, cords or rowing bars.
PEDIGREE SHINES THROUGH ON SUNBEACH’S SWIM SPA RANGE Whether it’s a dedicated swim spa, or a combined swim and hot tub unit, fun, fitness and relaxation are within reach of more people than ever before. To meet the rise in demand, the water leisure industry has expanded enormously, bringing newer and more innovative models to market and East Midlands-based Sunbeach Spas is flying ahead in that regard. The company’s wide swim spa range consisting of Sunbeach but mainly Oasis Spas models, features dedicated swimming and combined units, each of which sets themselves ahead of the crowd with three key features. Firstly, power. With up to four turbo jets that are unlike any others on the market, Sunbeach’s swim spas create a smooth, straight stream of counter-current with up to 2,000+ gallons per minute of flow, free of both turbulence and air bubbles to give a sublime swimming experience, no matter what the ability level of the user might be.
Sunbeach’s 6-seater OD-39 swim spa model shares the same pedigree of design and construction as the company’s Oasis Spas range
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