Posted by The Great Escape Blog on Tuesday Jul 26, 2011 2:51 pm
Although not all spas are created equally, it is a fact that all portable spas have four primary components: the shell, the plumbing, the cabinet & the power system. Viking believes that the greatness of the individual parts is what make the greatness of the whole spa. That is why they focus on using only the best components, made exclusively in the USA to know that their spa will provide the therapy and dependability that customers demand.
The Shell: Made of a virtually indestructible thermoplastic, Vikings High Density Polyethylene is impervious to delamination seen when acrylic is either backed by fiberglass or a differing material rigidizer like ABS. Blistering or cracking are also not evident in our product. Their revolutionary HDPE shell is to the spa industry what the invention of plastic bottles were to the soda industry. Or for that matter what fiberglass was to the auto industry to prevent rusting in automobiles. Products made with HDPE range from containers to children's toys. HDPE is in virtually every industry because of its durability and value. Therefore, Viking is pleased to be the leading producer of HDPE spas to the spa industry.
The Plumbing: Viking is proud of its relationship with WaterwayTM. Where many spa manufacturers now use jets manufactured in China that have "similar" design characteristics to WaterwayTM, the simple fact remains that the dependability and quality of WaterwayTM is phenomenal. Working with this leader in the spa industry, Viking has balanced it's plumbing system to provide unrivaled power behind every jet.
The Cabinet: Vikings investment into molds and tooling to produce our cabinet panels have given them an edge. No longer reliant on glue and staples to hold together panel boards, their one piece injection molded panel provides years of carefree maintenance.
The Power System: Once again, Viking has turned to the best power pack provider in the industry, BalboaTM to supply all our power systems. Matched with WaterwayTM Executive Series Pumps, their power system is backed by two of the oldest suppliers in the industry.
Posted by The Great Escape Blog on Tuesday Jul 05, 2011 9:23 am
Sleep Benefits of Hot Tubs: Whether it's difficulty falling asleep or episodes of waking up and being unable to easily go back to sleep during the night, you probably experience a less-than-good night's sleep from time to time. When lack of sleep becomes a chronic problem, it can start to affect you in many ways.
How important is a restful night's sleep?
Studies show that:
• Sleep helps the brain commit new information to memory. • Chronic sleep loss affects the way the body processes and stores carbohydrates, which may lead to weight gain. • Poor sleep can contribute to accidents while driving. • Lack of sleep can make you irritable, and make it hard to concentrate. • Serious sleep disorders have been linked to hypertension. • Eventually, chronic sleep loss can diminish the disease-fighting capabilities of the immune system. Learning to relax in preparation for a good night's sleep can help improve the chances of falling, and staying asleep. Hydrotherapy by Sundance Spas helps ease tension and promote relaxation. Heat loosens constricted blood flow. Buoyancy reduces body weight by up to 90%, relieving pressure on joints and muscles. And massage helps to work out stiffness and muscle soreness.
Sundance hydrotherapy also stimulates the production of endorphins, which naturally block pain and stress signals from reaching the brain. Their effects can linger after your spa session has ended, too, so you feel more content, and ready to sleep.
Sundance jets provide many massage variations that can help you release feelings of stress. Patented, adjustable, Fluidix Nex jets, for example, pinpoint the neck muscles, where many people experience tension. You can opt for high- or low-level massaging action with these, and many other, Sundance jets.
You may also want to try using aromatherapy fragrances, in select spas, to help induce a restful state. Certain fragrances, such as Summer Rain from the SunScents aromatherapy collection, have qualities that calm the mind and enhance relaxation.
Posted by The Great Escape Blog on Wednesday Jun 01, 2011 2:57 pm
Imagine the difference a Jacuzzi J-300 portable spa will make in your life. Find refuge from the pressures of work, take a break, or rejuvenate in the company of family and friends. Enjoy a spa-quality massage delivered by the numerous adjustable hot tub jets of a Jacuzzi FX10 Therapy Seat. Luxuriate in the unique feeling of water flowing over your shoulders from a Water Rainbow® waterfall. Listen to music generated by high-quality micro-speakers that are an integral part of Jacuzzi Hot Tubs' remarkable new AquaSound™ hot tub stereo option.
So, take a spa "wet test" at your nearest Great Escape location to feel, hear and see all a J-300 portable spa can do for you.
