Spa 2 Go Portable Spa with Micro Jets / B000VGFEPEI was really wary about purchasing this spa. Sure, it looks good enough online, but how often have I ordered something online, sight-unseen, and then been totally disappointed when it finally showed up? However, I have recurring back pain from scoliosis and the only things that really work for my pain are deep massages and heat treatment. A home spa seemed cheaper and more practical than continuing my weekly trips to a chiropractor, but the majority of "portable" spas online weighed hundreds of pounds, or came in eight or nine molded plastic pieces that had to be fitted together. I'm dubious regarding my ability to assemble a spa, and I can't lift extremely heavy objects, so this seemed like the best option for me. Especially since I live in an apartment and may wish to move in a year or two - I couldn't buy a spa that I would never be able to move again once it was set up in place. Plus, this spa was much cheaper than anything else I looked at online, and the company had a good return policy, and it was through Amazon. So I swallowed my worries and went ahead with the purchase.
I tried not to get my hopes up, and figured I'd probably end up being disappointed, but when the spa arrived a week later, I ended up being absolutely blown away at how unexpectedly great this product is!
First of all, the assembly is incredibly easy. You don't need to go buy an air pump - everything you need is included here. The spa has three large "inner tubes" that are blown up to form the spa wall. The bottom of the spa is also blown up with the air pump. After that, you hook up the spa heater/agitator, fill with water (you will need your own hose), and plug in. It's really that simple. The instructions which came with the spa are great, really well-written, and include photographs for every step. The instructions tell you when to plug in the spa, how long to agitate the water for the first time before adding any spa chemicals, and so on. It took us about 15-30 minutes to set this up the first time, and the bulk of that time was just waiting for the spa to fill up with water. I'm also incredibly impressed with the thickness of the inner-tube plastic and the sturdiness of the fabric cover - this thing is built to last, as far as I can tell.
Speaking of chemicals, this spa comes with a filter, but not with any chemicals, so you do have to order chemicals (and any replacement filters) separately. I ordered the Spa Combo Care Kit and am happy with it, but that's another review.
Secondly, as for the spa itself, I'm really impressed at how comfortable and elegant the design is. The water can be heated to 104 degrees Fahrenheit, which is more than enough for my needs. There aren't any raised "seats" in the spa, like the ones you see in the molded plastic spas, but the spa is extremely comfortable to sit in. I had worried that I would feel like I was sitting too close to the ground or that my weight would mean that when I sat on the inflatable "floor", I would feel the ground underneath, but this is not the case at all - sitting in this spa is even more comfortable than in a hard plastic spa, because the inflatable tubes give plenty of support but also "give" very slightly under your weight so that it doesn't dig into your skin the way plastic would.
I also especially like the spa agitators. The agitator action occurs around the wall of the spa, at the lower back level, and the agitation feels like a million little massages on my back all at once. Very relaxing after a long day, and perfect for my scoliosis pain. For those who don't like agitation, though, the spa is very warm and comfortable even without it. I can stretch out with my head resting on the top of the spa wall and my feet touching the opposing spa wall (I am 5'4") and just let the warmth ease into every joint. Some reviewers online have stated that the air agitation action lowers the spa temperature, but I haven't noticed this happening, and the spa thermometer seems to bear this out. I have noticed that after being in a spa for awhile, your body adjusts to the temperature and it no longer feels as scalding as when you first stepped in, so I wonder if this is what they are observing? It's currently summer here in the American Southwest, so I'll try to update this review later on in the fall/winter if I notice any problems with maintaining spa temperature. So far, though, so very good. (Update: Based on further observation and close watch on the spa thermometer, I feel fairly safe in saying that the spa temperature does drop 1 degree for every 15-30 spent with the agitator running. This means that if you keep the spa at 104 degrees and go in for an hour, the spa temperature will drop to 100 degrees. This is still fairly warm, but it is something to note for people who would prefer constant temperature.)
Thirdly, when the spa is not in use, there is an inflatable "bladder" that sits on the water and helps to maintain the spa temperature (and also helps to keep out those pesky bugs), plus a space-foil lined, fabric cover to secure over the bladder. The cover has elastic snaps which snap easily into place to stay snuggly on, and the snaps have extra safety locks which can be utilized if there are children in the area to worry about. The cover is extremely easy for an adult to secure or remove within a matter of seconds, but I believe would present quite a challenge to a child, which I think is a fine safety feature. I think I will buy a small pool skimmer to skim off the occasional bug or leaf that gets into the spa while in use, and I need to mark on my calendar to check the chemical levels and hose the filter off once a week, but the spa seems to be relatively low maintenance so far, for a great deal of positive value in return.
I highly recommend this spa as an affordable, easy-to-assemble, portable alternative to the other models out there. I'm certain that those other models are probably very nice and probably offer other options for other people, but this spa is definitely perfect for my needs and I'm very happy that I purchased it.
(UPDATE: I've had the spa for several months now and I can add a few more tidbits. Firstly, it is incredibly easy to move - I moved out of the apartment and it wasn't difficult at all to move and set up the spa at the new house.
Secondly, I can confirm what another reviewer said about the spa cover being suseptible to sun damage - the cover is a bit faded, but I've placed the spa in some shade now and that helps. However, I kept the "bladder cover" too tightly inflated and the cloth cover was stretched and the inner foil lining broke. It was my own stupidity that caused it, but it is about $60 to replace the cover, so I thought I'd warn everyone.
Thirdly, I can honestly say that the spa has done wonders for my back. I sit in the spa every night for 20 minutes and I've seen a huge difference in my mobility and a much lower pain. I'm totally thrilled.)
~ Ana Mardoll
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Product Description:
Enjoy the Ahhh! benefits and skip the installation with this Spa2Go 4 - person Spa! SAVE BIG BUCKS! Portable for use anywhere, inflates in minutes and provides the heating action of permanently installed ones. Massages, too... sink in and relax! With space for 4 adults, you and your friends will enjoy 250 gallons of heated turbojet waters that soothe and rejuvenate. 3 easy steps to set up: inflate with included blower, plug in pump filter to keep water circulating for freshness (see the Care Kit below to keep it sparkling clean all year long), and fill with garden hose; Control the water temperature at the touch of a button on the thermostat panel. 1,000W stainless steel heater raises temp. up to 104 degrees F; Cushioned side panels and bottom make comfort seating all around; Pull, tear and puncture-resistant K80 vinyl (same material as whitewater rafts); 127 micro air jets all around create turbo-wave massage action; Comes with insulating, protective fitted thermal cover; Plugs into standard 110V outlet; Outside diameter 74", 28"h; Weighs approx. 60 lbs. empty. Can install on ground, deck or anywhere level (but be aware, weighs approx. 2,070 lbs. filled). Get ultimate relaxation and family and party fun... order quick! Spa2Go 4-person Spa
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