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weight of a human body in a PowerPool by Turning a domestic pool into an exercise
about 90% and so reduces stress on joints pool or creating ‘bubble bath’ water
and connective tissues. movement is also increasingly popular. The
“Market research identified three a Badu built-in or retrofit ‘over the wall’
motivational reasons to own a hot tub – counter-current unit has five models in
health benefits, connection with family and the ‘in wall’ range, two of which
friends and escape from the stresses of the were added this year. The
day,” said a MAAX Spas spokesman. stainless steel Badu ‘Jet Vogue’
Certikin introduced a new range of and plastic ‘Jet Wave’, available
swim spas from Spain’s leading spa from Golden Coast, are flush-
manufacturer Iberspa earlier this year as mounted systems that can be
they became aware of a growing market built into the wall of any in- Ball said:
trend with consumers looking for a pool ground pool. ”Swim spas
and spa combination in which to exercise Water is drawn into the unit are appealing
and relax. through numerous openings and very
This new range of swim spas offers a and then returned to the pool often on our
Standard and Deluxe model available with through a powerful adjustable client request
an integral spa pack plus an in-ground nozzle, which can be adjusted to lists. They can
model with a remote spa pack. Both swim provide resistance for an enjoyable be placed in-
spas have 5 Turbo Jets to provide a therapeutic walk, jog or powered-swim. ground so have
counter flow swim trainer. Each has a built-in LED light for night- all the benefits of a
In terms of filtration the Standard swim time swimming sessions and all functions pool at a fraction of
spa has a 100 sq ft cartridge filter, the can be controlled from the pool. the cost. Clients are also doing the full
Deluxe has a 200 sq ft cartridge filter, and Making it easy to transform an existing comparison on how a swim spa compares
the in-ground model comes with a pack pool is the range of Badu ‘over the wall’ with a pool – day to day running costs,
including a 500mm diameter hi-rate sand units which can create a powerful current installation, all year round use. The swim
filter. Heating for the Standard and Deluxe for endurance swimming for the athletically spa wins on everything”
models with integral packs is by a 3kW active. The self-contained units have an As we said the swim spa appears to have
electric heater. adjustable jet-propulsion system that arrived. spn
Prices range from £30,475 + VAT for the pumps up to 1,250 litres per minute,
Deluxe model in a teak cabinet with LED allowing the swimmer to select the speed
light through to £24,440 + VAT for the in- best suited to their ability. FURTHER INFORMATION
ground model with the spa pack a further In common with its wall-mounted ARTESIAN SPAS
£3,980 + VAT. cousins, it can also be used simply to add
( 01302 730295
:
www.artesianspas.co.uk
Certikin has also has considerable water movement, along with having an
CATALINA SPAS
success with the Riviera Modena product attachable massage hose to provide
( 01980 611555
The Modena is fitted with a strong pulsating jets of water to ease aching
:
www.catalinaspas.co.uk
counter-current unit that has adjustable muscles and joints.
CERTIKIN
( 01933 778855
jets and air controls, which can make the The system can be retro-fitted as it is
:
www.certikin.co.uk
water stream softer or harder. It caters for fixed to the pool surround. It has an anti-
GOLDEN COAST
total body workout with a waterfall for the entrapment intake suction pump and is not
( 01271 378100
shoulders and neck area, pressure massage affected by chemicals. Supplied complete
:
www.goldenc.com
jets for the back and calves and an air with its own control panel, cable and
MAAX SPAS
( 01799 524271
bubbler to massage the feet and legs. It mountings, the system is easy and ready to :
www.maaxspas.com
comes with a sand filter, a water heater install by a qualified electrician. SPA CREST EUROPE
and a Thermosafe cover which is opened Swim spas themselves remain an
( 01942 233211
:
www.spacrest-europe.com
and closed at the touch of a button. architect’s delight. London specialist Carol
THIS: A better use of restricted space and the ability to
take swim spas with you when moving home are both
big attractions
LEFT: Counter swimming devises fitted into smaller
pools have been a substantial success story
TOP: The stainless steel Badu ‘Jet Vogue’ from Golden
Coast, flush-mounted systems that can be built into the
wall of any in-ground pool
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