WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT JETS PART TWO: THE FOUR PRINCIPLES

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In Part 1 of our article "WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT JETS," we outlined the four principles that hot tub jets need to demonstrate:

  1. Placement: Targeting the right areas for a variety of body types to achieve the best therapy.

  2. Performance: Delivering the right amount of water at the right pressure to achieve the best feeling.

  3. Variety: Providing different jet combinations in each seat to accommodate a variety of therapy needs and body types.

  4. Customization: Offering the ability to control pump speed, therapy zones, water, and airflow, and to customize jet configurations.

Let's take a look at these in more detail.

 1 / PLACEMENT The placement of jets is an example of hot tub ergonomics. It should take into account the various heights and body types of different people. Some hot tub brands have neck jets so high they aim at your ears or don't reach down to your lower lumbar. Often, such details only become noticeable after you purchase a spa and get it home. In contrast, Marquis hot tubs are the result of painstaking attention to detail. Jet placement is optimized to provide the right amount of water to the right areas to achieve the best therapeutic outcome in every jet configuration.

2 / PERFORMANCE  The number of pumps and their performance has a direct impact on the hydrotherapy experience. Generally, the more massage seats and therapy jets in a spa, the more pumps, and electricity it will require. Every Marquis hot tub is a perfectly-balanced system, with a pump configuration and flow rate designed to optimize water delivery and maximize the performance of therapy jets in each massage seat. In some models, pump upgrades are available to enhance therapy needs or performance expectations. The Marquis design is flexible enough to accommodate these upgrades without straining the system while providing an incremental performance boost important to some hot tub enthusiasts.

3 / VARIETY There are a variety of jet styles. In this context, the term "jet style" refers to the massage feeling a jet creates, not its visual design. Spinning jets create a kneading effect. Straight (or, "directional") jets deliver a column of water to create a focused feeling. Conal and multi-port jets disperse the water to create a more relaxed sensation. Extra-high-flow jets create a feeling of thunderous power up close, and a sweeping caress when far away. Air also plays a role in the massage feeling by adding percussion to the water flow. Marquis hot tubs combine a variety of jet styles, taking into account the jet size, jet count and jet placement to achieve the best-feeling hydromassage. For example, Vector21 Series hot tubs come preconfigured with a Deep-tissue Massage Seat, Relaxation Massage Seat, Shiatsu Massage Seat, and Swedish Massage Seat. Then, you have the option to customize your massage experience further by changing the location of individual Jetpods. Swap Jetpod inserts from one seat to another or purchase additional inserts for endless possibilities.

4 / CUSTOMIZATION Literally every body has different needs. Whatever hot tub you buy, your needs are the top priority. Make sure that your hot tub can give you what you need. Take "jet types" for example. In this context, the term "jet type" refers to the different jets Marquis uses across their product line. You can be assured that, whichever hot tub you select, jets will match the pump configuration and water delivery system to achieve the best feeling.

  • Signature HK™ Jets: The epitome of performance. Fueled by the power of the Signature Series therapy system, Hydro Kinetic (HK) Jets provide unmatched feeling and satisfaction. The jaw-dropping flow rate of HK™40 therapy jets melts away aches and pains. After you feel the intensity of a Signature H.O.T. Zone™ jet cluster, you'll become a Marquis fan for life. The HK™16, HK™12 and HK™8 jets have interchangeable inserts to fine-tune your hydromassage, and additional inserts may be purchased.

  • Vector21 Jetpods: The epitome of versatility. Fueled by the highly efficient V-O-L-T™ system, laminar-flow Jetpods provide world-class therapy and custom configuration. Jetpod inserts can be swapped from one seat to another to fine-tune your hydro massage, or additional Jetpods may be purchased.