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Vanto is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 120.
Rated 4 out of 5 by JoeGetRDone from Caldera Moments We love every minute we spend in our hot tub with family and friends. A true, mind settling experience that allows time for real conversations in a relaxing environment. Love it!!
Rated 4 out of 5 by MP22 from Very Pleased We've had our Vanto for a year now and love it. Use it at least once a week and really enjoy it over fall and parts of winter. So far, easy maintenance. Very pleased with our choice in spa.
Rated 4 out of 5 by Nick from We like our spa Very nice. Moderately priced. Easy to keep clean.Shopped many different brands before choosing Caldera and glad we did.
Rated 4 out of 5 by so Cal soaker from enjoying the bubbles... While I find the vanto very comfortable, the built in bromide and mineral system was challenging to monitor. Thought it would be a no fuss system... But after 5 months of constant checking and altering... I'm back to floating bromide tablets. Unit holds temperature well and is very comfortable. We use the spa frequently.
Rated 4 out of 5 by Tiki from We spend alot more time in the yard! We have a small corner yard. It was hard to entertain in, once we bought the spa that all changed. We have two children they love to have their friends over. Especially when the weather is cooler. At times there has been more than 10 kids in it. The boys have gotten very creative at making games for the spa. Together we have spent hours of family time in it. I often host a moms night w my girlfriends and whine which is always a hit.
Rated 4 out of 5 by Eaglerivertub from Vanto We've had the Vanto for almost a year. It has held up well to our moderate to low usage and all the knobs, controls and head rests have held up to four kids 5-11 years old. Water care was easy once we gave up on the bromine and went with regular chlorine granules. Overall a good quality purchase that we enjoy using.
Rated 4 out of 5 by Happyhusband from Deep Seats The one bonus for my husband is the extra deep seat. He is a big guy, so being able to actually be covered with water while he is enjoying it is great.
Rated 4 out of 5 by Mom22 from Water Issues My husband loves the new spa, but he does not need to maintain it! The Spa Frog does not provide adequate bromine even at the highest level. We were told, after the fact, that this is an issue with the larger spas. That means we need to add bromine tablets as well. Further more, the "Ozinator" only runs when the pump is running. This impacts energy efficiency because we need to run the pump 12 hours a day. Having its own power supply would have been a big plus.
Rated 3 out of 5 by hot tub chuck from Hot Tub The hot tub water is very cloudy and no seems to give a good explanation why.
Rated 3 out of 5 by 3boys from Disappointed Replaced an old hot tub with a Caldera and have spent the first year trying to keep the tub clean. For some reason the cleaning system does not keep water and hot tub clean. The place of purchase just keep selling me more chemicals. Hot tub looks good. We wish it worked better..very disappointed..
Rated 3 out of 5 by scorjo44 from Happy My 1st. hot tub. Happy with it so far. Use it alot more in winter than summer.
Rated 3 out of 5 by JayM from Help Ok, got this spa delivered a few weeks ago so I could not hook it up right away due to the cold weather spell here in NY. I finally got a decent weekend and got to work. All new 8/3 wiring, 50amp breaker in the main panel, new sub panel w/a 50amp breaker, outside line in flex conduit. got all the wiring done and wanted to test to ensure connectivity before filling, I figured a brief light up on the spa panel...shut it off...fill it up and good to go. Not so much. Everytime I hit the breaker in the sub panel it trips. I went over EVERYTHING 3 times to make sure it was all done properly and it still does the same thing. Any help would be appreciated. Is there a dummy sensor in this...to save people from themselves? I'm at a loss at this point. Im a general contractor and have reasonable electrical experience along with this being one of many I have done.....but this is getting the best of me.
Rated 3 out of 5 by Brocko from Good at times I like my spa. However I have had trouble with it as far as the jets go and leaks. The service people have came out 3 -4 times and apparently cant fix it because they were ordering a part and it wasnt replaced.
Rated 2 out of 5 by Vanto from Rough start but we love our hot tub We sat in every hot tub in town and ended up selecting the Vanto based on the styling, comfort, and price. We had many problems with the unit over the first 3-4 months that we owned it from vacuum pressure sensors to the main control board had to be replaced. The service from the company we purchased the tub was not as knowledgeable as I expected. When the unit would simply not heat they came out and said the filter was dirty. We had only owned it for a few weeks and the filter was absolutely clean. Once a new vacuum sensor and control board were replaced we then had problems with the ionizer that we purchased as an adder. This is not a Caldera problem but yet another problem by the dealer as they installed the wrong size port. We have also had both heating element couplers break in a span of a few weeks. When this happens it spits water all over the inside of the cabinet, a huge problem in the winter months as this cabinet is un-insulated. The entire tub has to be drained to replace the couplers which means there is a real danger for the cabinet to ice up until the heater can turn back on. I remain nervous that this may happen again as the dealer could not offer any explanation as to why this happened twice in less than a month. Since all of these initial problems however we have had a trouble free experience with the unit and I'm in it nearly every day. I switched from the included Spa Frog bromine system to regular chlorine as it is easier to keep the water clean with less hassle and a smaller amount of chemistry. The only negative I would say is that our power bill went up $60 or so per month and we expected only $30. With the main cabinet being un-insulated it is no wonder that during the winter the heater runs frequently. I plan to add some insulation to the main cabinet to hopefully offset our high power bill. Everything else about the unit is great. It's comfortable, has enough jets and features to make a great soaking experience and we absolutely love it. Had we been able to avoid the initial problems I would rate it five stars for everything but energy efficiency.
Rated 2 out of 5 by bandit780 from 2014 tub We have only had our tub 1 1/2 years. The first month of ownership (Dec 2014) we had to drain the tub. All four foot jet chrome ring covers fell off. So we drained the tub, re glued them and refilled our tub. They have stayed on now. Spring 2015, noticed a panel on the outside of the tub where the lid lifter is attached is cracked. We believe that because of the unstability of the cheap lid lifter, it jerks on the lid on the opposite side that you are using to lift the hot tub lid.Contacted company we bought from at the end of March 2015. End of May we got a call that they will replace the panel(because its under warranty) but we will have to pay mileage for them to come and repair it. We live 75 miles one way from the dealer. Wow, really? Not happy with this situation and don't feel we should pay for parts that are under warranty and obviously defective. Dealer told us they had 4 of them with similar problem.
Rated 1 out of 5 by johndoe44 from Won't buy again unless Caldera provides access to parts I purchased my spa with the waterfall feature. This no longer works due to a cheap plastic part cracking. It also affects usage of the spa itself as water spews out the opening where the waterfall control should be. I can't purchase the part from the dealer and see no access to parts online at Caldera. It's easy enough to take the apparatus out and replace the part if I could get the part. To replace the part I have to purchase the entire $35 apparatus to get one little cheap plastic part which probably costs less than $1 to make. It just shows a lack of consideration for the customer to even produce the product with such a cheap plastic single point of failure and then on top of that to not provide a way to replace the part.
Rated 1 out of 5 by ProblemsinAlaska from Problems The first time using this 8 jet covers came off. To date 29 jet covers have been replaced. Within a month a large crack developed. I haven't even had it a year... nothing but problems.
Rated 1 out of 5 by ffmom from Awful Don't share with you that the ozone generator does NOT work continuously - only when the pump is running - NOT very energy efficient. Gave it away! Also the backflow valve for the ozone failed after 11 months. Service tech said this is normal!!
Rated 5 out of 5 by Joe from Vanto I am very pleased with my spa. I didn't think it was a good investment at first but I loss that discussion with my wife and today I am glad she won!
Rated 5 out of 5 by Vantovacationer from Should have made this purchase sooner My husband and I love the Vanto! It is large enough to fit 4-7adults comfortably and leaves enough room to access jet areas for a completely relaxing experience. The controls for jet speed and temperature are easy to use and reach from the cool down seat. The lighting and waterfall options are a nice feature but not necessary to enjoy this spa.
Rated 5 out of 5 by BunkyFourBeers from Worth every penny... Best purchase of my life. I wish I just would have pulled the trigger and bought a quality hot tub like this ten years ago, but I thought it was too much of a hassle to maintain. Man, was I wrong. Its so ridiculously easy. And to think of the good times I let slip by by not buying this earlier... Oh well, it mine now!
Rated 5 out of 5 by aamcz from Great spa Love this spa. The lighting features are great. It is easy to maintain/clean. And can use it with water temperature hot or cold.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Chuck from Vanto I could not be happier with my Spa. It works exactly as promised. We use it daily, it's easy to maintain, and inexpensive to operate. The Spa Frog mineral system is great. It took me a little time getting the water balanced but the directions are spot on. I'm using factory setting & recommendations and it works great. Thank you Caldera for building a great product.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Asiaf from Caldera Vanto We've owned our spa for a little over a year now and are still completely in love with it. It fits our lifestyle perfectly and is regularly enjoyed by our family and lots of friends. Would definitely recommend this spa to others!
Rated 5 out of 5 by Force22 from Vanto The vanto spa we purchased is great! Excellent product and great customer service experience.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jim from YOU WILL LOVE THIS SPA! I shopped for spas for over a year before I made the decision to go with the Caldera Vanto. The reason I took my time was because years ago I purchased a lesser spa from another manufacturer and was disappointed with it. I did not want to make that error again. I am happy to report that the Vanto was worth the wait. The jets are very strong, the fit and finish are stunning and the quality is world class. The controls are logical and simple to use and the lighting is beautiful and tasteful. Water maintenance is a breeze and all is well on my little patio. If you happen to live in the Tampa Bay area, you should stop in and see Jerry at Tampa Bay Spas. He is a true professional and has a passion for hot tubs that shows in his enthusiasm for Caldera. This guy actually took the time to hand write instructions for my tub sanitizing schedule. I could not be more impressed.
Rated 5 out of 5 by themaroon from Incredible spa for the money We wet tested a few brands and just loved this spa so much I had to get one. It doesn't have the most raw horsepower, but it's unbeatable for its price range, and two seats do have some pretty good power. All of the seats are comfortable. There isn't a huge mix of hydrotherapy options. Every seat just works a slightly different part of your back. I'd love some more leg/side options. But at this price range it's hard to complain. I'm not a big fan of the Spa Frog. The minerals are expensive and not helpful for sanitation (and maybe harmful to the tub). Bromine tablets in a floater are much cheaper and equivalently good. I'm going to try rigging a floater to fit in the inline Spa Frog chamber since it's nice to have it out of sight.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Cabin Boy from Turned our summer lake cabin into a year around retreat For our 25th wedding anniversary gift to each other we built a patio on the lake side of our weekend cabin. After years of thinking about hot tubs we took the plunge and made the Caldera Vanto our patio's signature feature. Wow! I'm not the kind of person who typically enjoys sitting still. That changed with the Vanto. We spent hours and hours in the tub relaxing, listening to football games on the radio, gazing at the stars and watching the activity on the lake. We now find ourselves going to the cabin much more in the fall and winter so we can spend time in the hot tub. Even New Year's Eve included a sub-zero hot tub excursion. The Vanto has a great range of water pump speeds, fun accent lights and an easy to use cover. It has become a wonderful gathering point for our family.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jo from Best bang for your buck!! Powerful, comfortable seats 5 very easily. Waterfall feature is much appreciated by young children, they love it. With this tub you never need to upgrade because it has everything and very easy to use no complicated buttons or complex programming. It's great in the winter too and the electricity bills are very low. Love it!!!
Rated 5 out of 5 by JVK3700 from We have enjoyed more family time together in our spa. The Vanto spa has been a good purchase for our home. It's attractive on our deck and quiet when running. It doesn't require a lot of maintenance or time to maintain.
Rated 5 out of 5 by j12 from Great Spa This is the second spa we have owned and the ease of the chemical frogs is wonderful. Our water never stayed as nice with prior tub.
Rated 5 out of 5 by JLW from Good value We have no complaints at all. Love our tub and use it most days.
Rated 5 out of 5 by aamcz2516 from Glad we chose caldera We purchased the vanto and we love all the features and ease of maintenance. We use it once to twice a week and we were expecting a higher electric and water bill but we didn't notice much change. The only minor issue we have is when we close the spa cover, the head rests at the far side of the pool (the side the cover sits while open) pop off from the cover rubbing against those head rests. It appears they do this because is looks like the top of the head rests are raised slightly above the pool rim.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Susan from Best money we ever invested for family time I did all the research to find the best spa for our money. This landed, hands down, with a decision to buy the Vanto Caldera Spa. We were looking for a quality spa with maximum seating, so this version without the lounger was perfect. The main reason we wanted a spa may have been different that others - we simply wanted a place we could hang out with our tween and teen kids without phones, tvs, or facebook! I can't tell you how many wonderful conversations that we have had with one or all of our kids that would probably never have happened inside with all the distractions. My husband and I have said countless times, after a significant conversation with a kid in the spa, that it was the best money we could have ever spent as parents. It also makes our house a more inviting hang out spot for their friends, since they all love to get in the spa as well. The best part is that it is always ready... no warm up time... so it is something that we or their friends can always do spontaneously!
Rated 5 out of 5 by MzrJoe from The best idea we ever had! We shopped for about four months before Lonny, of Crystal Pools in Elizabethtown, Pa., suggested the brand new Vanto model from Caldera. Despite not having a floor model to examine, we were familiar its first cousin, the Marino. This model had been number 1 on our shopping list. The only thing we didn't want with the Marino was the lounger as we did not want to give up a guest-seat. The Vanto addressed this concern. The good news is that because the Vanto is a 7-footer, my family can slouch in their seats and be as comfortable as if we had lounges. This is because there is something to press your feet against from virtually every position in the tub. Speaking of seats, each one has a unique array of jets. When my wife and I use it, we rotate between the seats, which allows for a varying set of enjoyable stimuli over different muscle groups. Not only do the accompanying foot jets provide amazing pleasure (i have a neuroma in my right foot), the bubble-shaped well helps users stay better-positioned in their seats. The lighting array is beautiful at night and the buttons which control the jets, heat, and lights are all very easy to use. The Vanto is built with very sturdy construction. If i were to suggest anything, it would be to add more color choices for the housing. One of my great concerns about owning a spa was a fear of chemical smell. But the Frog Spa system greatly reduces the amount of chlorine needed compared to friends who own pre-Frog models. After use, we feed the tub about 1 tsp of chlorine crystals and that does the trick. We keep the bromine on a 3 setting. These are pretty low doses of cleaning chemicals. Not does this GREATLY reduce the smells that I have hated over the years, but the fewer the chemical used, the less we are spending on them. We use the tub for about an hour to ninety minutes at a time and so far, our skin has handled all of this very well. The Vanto sits in a great price point and if you are in the E-town area, the folks at Crystal Pools are great to work with!
Rated 4 out of 5 by JR_AZ from Happy owner Well constructed, love the pressure and location of the jets. especially like the fact that different seats focus jets in different locations. the cartridge chlorine is a nice touch, although I still find I have to add chlorine manually which I thought was avoided with the cartridge. overall, highly recommend the spa to anyone!
Rated 4 out of 5 by My2dice from Vanto is good We like our Vanto a lot! We use it all the time!!!
Rated 4 out of 5 by R&S from Caldera Spa Owner We like our spa and the set up and delivery were great. I see the difference however in the jets. The action of them is less than what I expected. The foot massage at the center is also a bit in the way for most users. Overall good spa and quality seems to be good.
Rated 4 out of 5 by MM from We love our new spa We absolutely love our new spa. We especially love the foot sprays, which I've never seen on a spa before. The only reason I give it 4 instead of 5 stars is because I wish there were an option to have all of the jets on low. Unfortunately, the only low option only turns on two of the jets, while the other two options have some or all of the jets on high. The jets are actually somewhat painful for me on high and not relaxing, but I love them on low. No biggie, since I can usually snag one of the two jets turned on when we have it on the low setting, but that would be a change I'd like to see perhaps.
Rated 4 out of 5 by RC from Vanto review Very happy with Vanto hot tub. Easy and simple to use and maintain. Local dealer very professional with install and providing me with maintenance tips and suggestions. Glad I went with Caldera Spas.
Rated 4 out of 5 by TheGolfer from Great hot tub Our old hot tub finally died. We purchased the Vanto hot tub and are happy with our purchase. The largest driver of the purchase was the value to tub provided. We rent our place 130 days/year and use it another 30 ourselves. Thus, we wanted a tub that was pretty basic, but appeared / was comfortable. We also didn't want to pay the exorbitant prices some of these manufacturers suggest. The Vanto met all those goals.
Rated 4 out of 5 by ronnAK from The Hut Tub is very good. I am very happy with the Hot Tub and the features are just what I need. My only reservation is the Frog system. It seems to go through the bromine cartridges very fast. After one week I get a low Br reading and there is still Br in the cartridge. I shake it and get another week out of it. I am seriously considering trying a Br tablet floating dispenser rather than the Frog..
Rated 4 out of 5 by Krsweet from Good quality for the price Only improvement I would like is the ability to upgrade filters.
Rated 4 out of 5 by Jewel45 from Overall Happy Purchased the Vanto Series hot tub. Very happy with purchase and price. We use it almost every day in the fall, winter and spring! We emptied it for summer too hot here for use.
Rated 4 out of 5 by Mark from What is with those lights? The tub seems like the best one we've had in all regards except the lights. We either sit in the dark or put up with disco ambiance. Worst part? There are lights that sit above water level which are irritatingly in your eyes the whole time unless you just dispense with the lights altogether. Who thought that was a good idea?
Rated 4 out of 5 by NeedABetterMouse Trap from Have a mouse in the cabinet not sure how it got in - but the insulation from inside started to pile up on the outside... checked with our dealer and they said likely a mouse - plug any openings with steel wool and that should take of it - we will try it, but i don't understand how or where the would be a hole large enough for a mouse to get in or out?
Rated 5 out of 5 by HE from Very pleased We are very pleased with our Caldera Vanto Spa. It has all the features that we could want, the sitting set up is what we desired, and we are very impressed with the quality of the unit.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Aunt Sparky from Well Worth the Money We purchased our Caldera Hot Tub around the first of the year. My doctor approved it for knee surgery that I had, and actually wrote a letter approving it for my knee. We were able to alleviate the taxes on it. We have used it for 7 months now and absolutely love it! Very easy to use! We cleaned it for the first time a week ago, and it could not have been easier! The draining, cleaning, refilling did take most of the day, but it turned out to be so easy! We definitely recommend the Caldera Spas.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bugs from A hot tub that is really Hot! We have owned this tub for one and a half yrs! Great value on a. Very good tub. Easy to maintain.quiet and great lights! We are previous hot tub owners and this tub has made many advances in hot tub tech. Dealer was great to deal with.install was on time and well done. No problems at all.
Rated 5 out of 5 by WLMC from Great tub, but outstanding customer service We love our tub, but when we had a problem with our pump, what was even more amazing was the customer service that we received. They Watkins/Caldera group went above and beyond to help us with the problem. They are an outstanding company, I would highly recommend their products and their people!
Rated 5 out of 5 by Hap from Great Product We would not have made our purchase if it had not been for Cassidy Anderson's help out of the Clackamas OR store. Her knowledge of her product and the competition made all of the difference. She also offered us a deal that when compared to the other two brands we were considering was too good to turn down. We had an old Bullfrog tub and the massaging and comfort difference with the Caldera tub is like night and day. We would definitely recommend Caldera to someone considering a new hot tub.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bugs from HOT TUB FUN Nice Tub.It was nice experience from the sale to install and use.I had an old tub that was replaced and this is soo good.Room inside the shell is great.It is the same size as my old one,but sooo much better,Lites and waterfall are a fun fit and care has been pretty easy with the canister system we use.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Rick from Our First Spa It is our first spa and it has been an outstanding purchase. I use it more than my wife because of a bad back, but we both have just loved it on cool or cold nights. The setting and the beautiful colored lights sets the mood. Living in south Alabama it gets quite hot during the summer months but that does not stop my getting in for all the jets and warming of my bad back after a day of golf or working in the yard. It is very beautiful and easy to maintain after just a little home reading and working at it. We love our Spa!
Rated 5 out of 5 by MangoMango from Good spa for the money, We shopped many different brands. The Vanto is a good value.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Lonn111 from Such a GREAT PICK!!!!! We love our Caldera Spa so much!!! It is not only enjoyable but we use it for disabilities. We feel refreshed and our bodies are rejuvenated!!! Thank You Cal Spa for making an amazing product. TY TY TY We are so happy with our choice!!!!!
Rated 5 out of 5 by nysport7 from My happy place.... I love getting into my Caldera Vanto spa for a quick 20 minute stress release. It melts the stress of a long work day.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jes from I love my tub! I have had my hot tub a little over a month and I have lower back issues and I try and spend a minimum of 30 min. A night in my hot tub before bed and sometimes I the morning before work. I am sleeping better and my back is feeling better.
Rated 5 out of 5 by mac_quad from Great tub...only a couple of issues We had our spa installed last year and thoroughly have enjoyed it, especially during the winter. I did not notice any increase in my energy bill this winter, and we had the spa constantly on at 103 degrees. The only major issue we have had was that the lighting system malfunctioned. Fortunately, it was covered by the warranty and the spa dealer spent a lot of extra time to ensure everything was operating properly. The lights have worked great ever since. One feature disappointment was that the waterfall is not lighted. It has the same light bar under the waterfall jets as other Caldera spas, so I assumed it was lighted like the other spas. I should have checked that out...oh, well I should know not to assume anything! Lastly, the chrome circular donuts on each of the smaller jets keep coming off. They are easily re-installed, but why are they not more securely attached? Overall, we are pleased with the spa and despite the issues listed above, we would purchase the Vanto again.
Rated 5 out of 5 by pianocrazed from Great Price and Great Product We didn't want to spend a fortune but we also didn't want a tacky cheap product. This hot tub was the perfect balance of cost and quality. It looks expensive, has all the right jets (particularly love the foot jets, and the adjustable back jets), has a few nice touches (like the lights and waterfall feature) without being extravagant. The water maintenance has been a breeze. We've got a pretty simple scheduled routine that keeps things nice and tidy, so the tub is always ready when we feel like hopping in for a soak. We highly recommend this hot tub!
Rated 5 out of 5 by SiemersSpa from Time with Un-Plugged Teens Our Vanto hot tub was a 20th anniversary splurge for my husband and me. We have never owned a hot tub, but were intrigued by the idea of unwinding outside together each evening - and decided this gift would be a longer-lasting alternative to a trip to Mexico, which we had considered as a gift to one another. We've been very pleased with everything about the Caldera model we chose. The unexpected part of our purchase was how it has enhanced time with our two teenage daughters. It has been fun to see how they look to that quiet time to pop in and connect with us - or even how they pull up a stool outside of the hot tub and catch us up on their evening as we sit in the tub and relax with a drink. The kids have enjoyed the tub on their own, as well. One night, we allowed them to host a "dive-in movie" with a small handful of friends - projecting a movie on the side of the house near the hot tub. They were pretty wrinkled by the end, but enjoyed the chilly night from their warm spot in the tub. One accessory we added, which we would highly recommend is the Bluetooth sound system. We didn't originally order it, but after turning up external speakers to try to hear them within the tub, we quickly understood the value of the built-in speakers, which project sound right at "ear level" inside the tub. This is a better way to keep the sound down, as we wanted to be sensitive to the neighbors. My husband is pleased with the sub-woofer which enhances the sound, considering the relatively small speakers. All-in-all, we're very happy with our purchase, and hope (expect) to continue using it as regularly as we do now!
Rated 5 out of 5 by Gordon from Terrific Hot Tub!! I've had a couple of hot tubs but this one is the easiest to manage and keep in good shape. I love the filter location and the way the filter rises and falls with the water level. I have 9 grand kids and they lOVE the spa. When they get out of the tub I simply add a small amount of chlorine and the tub stays clean. What a dream this tub is.
Rated 5 out of 5 by TimG from Ghormley Hot Tub Review We love our hot tub. Best purchase I've made in the past 20 years.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Nate from well worth the money spent We have really enjoyed spending family time. in our hot tub..great time for all ages!
Rated 5 out of 5 by Russ from Great Spa, but! I love my spa, but due to my ignorance I have trouble keeping out the suds. I clean my filter and use the sanitizer and clearifier as directed, but the suds seem to grow over night. Now the last two weeks the water appears to be going green? Whats up with that. I use the other products as directed and the PH is always good, So I just don;t know. Maybe a spa water treatment class is needed.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Rackmanjru from Rest & Relaxtion Best purchase I ever made. We use our spa almost each and every day. Nothing like soaking each night to loosen tight sore muscles, We sleep better at night after using our spa. Easy to operate, empty and clean and easy to maintain chemical levels with the inline frogger cartridges. Don't wait buy one today!
Rated 5 out of 5 by Tim from Vanto....Excellent value We love our Caldera Vanto spa. Enough room for my teenage daughters to have friends over. It has been extremely easy to maintain with Spa Frog. I added the blue tooth wireless sound system and it made our experience even more enjoyable. Even though last winter was rough in ohio, we never really complained since we had our spa to enjoy. Also, if you live in the Akron/Canton, I highly recommend Job Rite Spas, Awesome customer service!!!!
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jsmaisey from One year of ownership and it is flawless! Every time I step into my Caldera Vanto I am amazed how good it is. The maintenance is so simple. The water stays so clean. And I have not noticed any increase in my power bill. This tub just seems so well built. The jets are strong and in exactly the right spot. At night the lights are just stunning. You have a very happy customer on your hands.
Rated 5 out of 5 by cjgink608 from Love it We purchased our hot tub for our special needs daughter. We have all been able to enjoy it! We think the value is great for the wonderful quality and ease of use. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a hot tub!
Rated 5 out of 5 by ang from valued purchase We love our spa! Enjoy it several times every week.
Rated 5 out of 5 by thecaryzoo from We love the Vanto! This is our second hot tub. Our first one had a lounger and we never used it. You tend to float up! In this tub we can all sit with great jets. We sit in it every single day, all year long. Rain, snow, or sunshine! I even did my ALS ice bucket challenge in my hot tub! Our friends bought a Caldera after we bought ours since we loved ours so much.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Scott7152 from What have we been waiting for? My wife and I have been married 29 years last month. For our anniversary gift to one another we decided to purchase a spa. We have talked about this for a long time. I always thought they were a waste of money, I was wrong! We absolutely love our Vanto and the fact that it is a non lounger was a selling point for us. It is very comfortable and we have three daughters that love it too. We believe we have the perfect set up for it with our deck and patio entertainment area. Nothing like watching some college football from the comfort of your spa!!
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mike from So happy with my choice of spa We shopped around from used to various brands of new and are so glad we settled on the Caldera Vanto. We purchased the pearl white one in the espresso cabinet a month ago. It looks beautiful and is very comfortable. Kids love it as well. Have no regrets on our decision. Water maintenance has been a breeze. Controls are great/intuitive and the quick features like 'sys on' and 'clean' are very handy.
Rated 5 out of 5 by retired1968 from Vanto Our first hot tub, we love it, been in it daily since it was installed. A great addition to our home!!
Rated 5 out of 5 by The Yoder's from Improved family time!!! This spa has really brought the family time back together. Every night we spend time together relaxing in the spa and enjoying each others company. It was well worth the money so far and, the system works perfectly. We haven't received a new electric bill yet to see how efficient it is. Overall, my family and I love it!!!
Rated 5 out of 5 by DJW1200 from Love it Glad we bought it. Has a lot of room. We shopped at 3 different spa company's and seven seas treated us like we meant something to them. From buying the spa to install seven seas was awesome. We love our spa. Great place to sit and talk with he kids!
Rated 5 out of 5 by Rmoon604 from Vanto We have had our new hot tub for about 1 month now and we love it.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jimmy from 3 RELAXING YEARS I hope readers know that all hot tubs are not the same. I have owned other brands and found out the hard way. I can tell you my Caldera Vanto is quiet and powerful. It needs almost no maintenance looks as new as the day I bought it. I have spent many hours with my family relaxing and strongly recommend Caldera to anyone I speak to about hot tubs.
Rated 5 out of 5 by South Jersey from Wish we purchased it years ago! We have only had the spa for 1 month but we love it!
Rated 5 out of 5 by Terry from Great hot tub first time My wife and I have done alot of shopping around. We have been very happy with this pick of the hot tubs that are out in the market. Myself, I have been very especially happy during the colder weather. I use the hot tub on a weekly basis. I am very happy with the vanto hot tub. I do not regret making this purchase. Well worth the value, effort and time that was invested to make the right choice. Thanks caldera for a great value... cannot express enough how much I enjoy my hot tub. P.S. with the aurround system.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Boomer from Tub is wonderful! Our tub is wonderful! this was the best gift my wife and i ever gave ourselves!
Rated 5 out of 5 by James from Month old We did our research and have loved our spa. Took only about a week for us to grasp and understand how to care for the water. We have used it as a family almost every night. Great conversations are happening between my wife and I and our 2 daughters.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Soaking it up from Love this spa! I bought the Caldera Vanto at La Costa Pool & Spa in San Marcos, and I am so glad I did! I was lucky to meet the owner who sat me in every spa until I found the perfect fit in the Vanto. This spa fits tall and short people and the jets are perfect. I put off purchasing a spa because I thought it would be too much work. But this spa makes it easy. It has definitely been worth it and I know I have a reputable dealer and product should I need anything along the way. Thanks Caldera!
Rated 5 out of 5 by One Life from Great Feeling The thought of being able to get into my Caldera spa after work makes me start relaxing immediately. I often feel the stress in my neck and shoulder area. Anticipating soaking in my spa melts my tightness away. Thank you Caldera!
Rated 5 out of 5 by Stephanie777 from Love my Caldera We previously had a spa and it was nothing compared to Caldera! Best ever!!!!
Rated 5 out of 5 by Melimey from Never thought I'd get a hot tub...... ....but so glad I did! If you've never had one you will quickly find it's so much more than just a place to relax in after a hard day's work: the therapeutic benefits of the massage jets have worked wonders (and probably saved me a few trips to the chiropractor). It's great in the winter but just as good in the summer when it's warm out.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Ron from My hottub experience We thoroughly enjoy our spa. It is an awesome replacement for the first spa I owned. My only concern after 1 year is the chrome rings on the Jets won't stay in place. After each use we have to replace 2 or 3. It's not a big deal it would be nice if they would stay in place.
Rated 5 out of 5 by SJ from Great tub! Here's what I love the most about the tub: the center area is so large that when there are 6 or more people in it our feet don't touch! That's really unusual. Everything else about the tub is perfect for us. Using it in a blizzard is fantastic.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Happy Hot Tubber from Love The Extra Seats - No Lounge! This is our third hot tub and I am so glad we chose a model without a lounge. We never used the lounge in our previous hot tubs and we love having the extra seats.
Rated 5 out of 5 by NEDaddy from Great 1st hot tub Perfect for our family of 5. Seating options for adults and kids.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Adams from Excellent Hot Tub We have had our hot for just over a year jowls and I would say it is one of the best purchases we have made.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Don from Great value for the price! Very well built spa, with a good warranty package.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Dale from Great deal on great spa Not only does this tub work great but the frog system makes maintenance a breeze. Hot Tub Heaven was great to deal with and made our choice easy. I recommend the Caldera line to anyone in the market for a new spa. Don't miss not having lounger ( by choice) for more seating area.
Rated 5 out of 5 by DebN from Great Value We bought our hot tub, at the end of the model year, so we got it for an excellent price. Initially, we had some challenges learning to get the chemicals regulated, and occasionally it still doesn't respond as expected, but most of the time it responds as expected. If it doesn't it may be time to drain it and refill. Our heating bill went up more than expected ($50.00) per month(12 month average) the sales man told us $20-25 in the summer more in the winter $35-40. The cost of chemicals is also more than expected (again we listened to the salesman), we spent about $500.00 in the first year. The tub itself is great. There are a different number of jets on each seat, and the water pressure is different strengths when set fully on. The jet strength is adjustable at the 4 main seats. Also, 2 of the 4 main seats sit a couple inches higher which means someone with a long torso and someone with a short torso can both sit comfortably with the water at a nice height (when I sit on the lower seats the water is to my chin, but when I switch to a higher seat, it hits me lower on the neck). We have not encountered any mechanical problems in 15 months.
Rated 5 out of 5 by John from It's the best purchase I have ever made I have had other hot tubs in my time. but the caldera vanto Spas is the best purchase I have ever made because it is energy efficient and easy to maintain.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Happy from Beautiful spa This spa is performing well. It is an additional 150.00 per month on the electric bill and did require an 800.00 installation cost, separate from the cost of the spa. But we love it. We use it. We consider it a little bit of vacation every day.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Skibum from Why did we wait so long to upgrade !!! Fantastic spa, water care is SO easy, maybe it's our well water but it just makes it a pleasure to know that you can open the cover and get in! Uses much less electricity then our old spa did even in the bitter cold of New Hampshire winters. Very comfortable and easy to use the controls.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Roxie17 from Wonderful Spa We love everything about our spa! One of our favorite features is the audio being Bluetooth compatable with our iPod!
Rated 5 out of 5 by BG16 from Just What We Were Looking For We purchased this Vanto model in January 2015. My wife and I use it multiple times per week. No complaints; super easy to maintain. We prefer the bench construction over the molded and contoured seats, as it allows us to choose our own seating posture. Absolutely would recommend!
Rated 5 out of 5 by CRL3418 from great spa we have been very pleased with our new hot tub. Quality and comfort are excellent and the routine care is very simple.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Clearly from Amazing purchase!! This is a fantastic hot tub at a reasonable price. The jets are amazing! Kids love it too. During the summer drop it to 95 degrees the rest of the year crank it to 102!! Fantastic!
Rated 5 out of 5 by RH from Comfortable tub Relaxing and comfortable for 1 to 4 adults. Doesn’t have all the bells and whistles but was good value and provides a great place to sit and unwind anytime of day.
Rated 5 out of 5 by stevyb from Vanto review Great tub love it. Also very easy to use and maintain.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Ski from Love our new spa We we're looking to upgrade to a bigger house but instead decided to stay and get all the things we wanted for our current house. A spa was on that list and the Vanto is perfect. The four deep massage seats are amazing and I love that it also has 3 higher seats for when I don't want to be that submerged.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Amy A from Amazing Purchase I love my hot tub. It has helped me physically and mentally. I love relaxing in the hot tub after a long day. The jets work as well as getting a massage. I used to have tension in my neck and upper shoulders. No more. I used to suffer from migraines. No more. An amazing purchase. My family loves our hot tub as well. We spend time together as a family. This was an amazing purchase.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jen007 from LOVE IT!!! My only regret is that I waited so long to purchase!!!! I love it, picked up a midnight job to purchase it!!! Worth every penny!!!
Rated 5 out of 5 by Peanut from Vanto Spa Review We have only had our spa about a month but so far love it! My only complaints....the light on the controller is on ALL the time. It dims but you cant turn it off. I don't like the waterfall feature so we just turn it to a trickle. Otherwise, the jets are great. The color is beautiful. I'm short so needed to find a tub that I wouldn't "sink" in but my husband is very tall so we had to find a tubi to fit both our height needs. This was just right! !

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 Rated 4 out of 5 by JoeGetRDone from Caldera Moments We love every minute we spend in our hot tub with family and friends . A true , mind settling experience that allows time for real conversations in a relaxing environment . Love it ! !
 Rated 4 out of 5 by MP22 from Very Pleased We 've had our Vanto for a year now and love it . Use it at least once a week and really enjoy it over fall and parts of winter . So far , easy maintenance . Very pleased with our choice in spa .
 Rated 4 out of 5 by Nick from We like our spa Very nice . Moderately priced . Easy to keep clean . Shopped many different brands before choosing Caldera and glad we did .
 Rated 4 out of 5 by so Cal soaker from enjoying the bubbles ... While I find the vanto very comfortable , the built in bromide and mineral system was challenging to monitor . Thought it would be a no fuss system ... But after 5 months of constant checking and altering ... I 'm back to floating bromide tablets . Unit holds temperature well and is very comfortable . We use the spa frequently .
 Rated 4 out of 5 by Tiki from We spend alot more time in the yard ! We have a small corner yard . It was hard to entertain in , once we bought the spa that all changed . We have two children they love to have their friends over . Especially when the weather is cooler . At times there has been more than 10 kids in it . The boys have gotten very creative at making games for the spa . Together we have spent hours of family time in it . I often host a moms night w my girlfriends and whine which is always a hit .
 Rated 4 out of 5 by Eaglerivertub from Vanto We 've had the Vanto for almost a year . It has held up well to our moderate to low usage and all the knobs , controls and head rests have held up to four kids 5 - 11 years old . Water care was easy once we gave up on the bromine and went with regular chlorine granules . Overall a good quality purchase that we enjoy using .
 Rated 4 out of 5 by Happyhusband from Deep Seats The one bonus for my husband is the extra deep seat . He is a big guy , so being able to actually be covered with water while he is enjoying it is great .
 Rated 4 out of 5 by Mom22 from Water Issues My husband loves the new spa , but he does not need to maintain it ! The Spa Frog does not provide adequate bromine even at the highest level . We were told , after the fact , that this is an issue with the larger spas . That means we need to add bromine tablets as well . Further more , the " Ozinator " only runs when the pump is running . This impacts energy efficiency because we need to run the pump 12 hours a day . Having its own power supply would have been a big plus .
 Rated 3 out of 5 by hot tub chuck from Hot Tub The hot tub water is very cloudy and no seems to give a good explanation why .
 Rated 3 out of 5 by 3boys from Disappointed Replaced an old hot tub with a Caldera and have spent the first year trying to keep the tub clean . For some reason the cleaning system does not keep water and hot tub clean . The place of purchase just keep selling me more chemicals . Hot tub looks good . We wish it worked better .. very disappointed ..
 Rated 3 out of 5 by scorjo44 from Happy My 1st . hot tub . Happy with it so far . Use it alot more in winter than summer .
 Rated 3 out of 5 by JayM from Help Ok , got this spa delivered a few weeks ago so I could not hook it up right away due to the cold weather spell here in NY . I finally got a decent weekend and got to work . All new 8/3 wiring , 50amp breaker in the main panel , new sub panel w / a 50amp breaker , outside line in flex conduit . got all the wiring done and wanted to test to ensure connectivity before filling , I figured a brief light up on the spa panel ... shut it off ... fill it up and good to go . Not so much . Everytime I hit the breaker in the sub panel it trips . I went over EVERYTHING 3 times to make sure it was all done properly and it still does the same thing . Any help would be appreciated . Is there a dummy sensor in this ... to save people from themselves ? I 'm at a loss at this point . I m a general contractor and have reasonable electrical experience along with this being one of many I have done ..... but this is getting the best of me .
 Rated 3 out of 5 by Brocko from Good at times I like my spa . However I have had trouble with it as far as the jets go and leaks . The service people have came out 3 -4 times and apparently ca nt fix it because they were ordering a part and it was nt replaced .
 Rated 2 out of 5 by Vanto from Rough start but we love our hot tub We sat in every hot tub in town and ended up selecting the Vanto based on the styling , comfort , and price . We had many problems with the unit over the first 3 - 4 months that we owned it from vacuum pressure sensors to the main control board had to be replaced . The service from the company we purchased the tub was not as knowledgeable as I expected . When the unit would simply not heat they came out and said the filter was dirty . We had only owned it for a few weeks and the filter was absolutely clean . Once a new vacuum sensor and control board were replaced we then had problems with the ionizer that we purchased as an adder . This is not a Caldera problem but yet another problem by the dealer as they installed the wrong size port . We have also had both heating element couplers break in a span of a few weeks . When this happens it spits water all over the inside of the cabinet , a huge problem in the winter months as this cabinet is un - insulated . The entire tub has to be drained to replace the couplers which means there is a real danger for the cabinet to ice up until the heater can turn back on . I remain nervous that this may happen again as the dealer could not offer any explanation as to why this happened twice in less than a month . Since all of these initial problems however we have had a trouble free experience with the unit and I 'm in it nearly every day . I switched from the included Spa Frog bromine system to regular chlorine as it is easier to keep the water clean with less hassle and a smaller amount of chemistry . The only negative I would say is that our power bill went up $ 60 or so per month and we expected only $ 30 . With the main cabinet being un - insulated it is no wonder that during the winter the heater runs frequently . I plan to add some insulation to the main cabinet to hopefully offset our high power bill . Everything else about the unit is great . It 's comfortable , has enough jets and features to make a great soaking experience and we absolutely love it . Had we been able to avoid the initial problems I would rate it five stars for everything but energy efficiency .
 Rated 2 out of 5 by bandit780 from 2014 tub We have only had our tub 1 1/2 years . The first month of ownership ( Dec 2014 ) we had to drain the tub . All four foot jet chrome ring covers fell off . So we drained the tub , re glued them and refilled our tub . They have stayed on now . Spring 2015 , noticed a panel on the outside of the tub where the lid lifter is attached is cracked . We believe that because of the unstability of the cheap lid lifter , it jerks on the lid on the opposite side that you are using to lift the hot tub lid . Contacted company we bought from at the end of March 2015 . End of May we got a call that they will replace the panel(because its under warranty ) but we will have to pay mileage for them to come and repair it . We live 75 miles one way from the dealer . Wow , really ? Not happy with this situation and do n't feel we should pay for parts that are under warranty and obviously defective . Dealer told us they had 4 of them with similar problem .
 Rated 1 out of 5 by johndoe44 from Wo n't buy again unless Caldera provides access to parts I purchased my spa with the waterfall feature . This no longer works due to a cheap plastic part cracking . It also affects usage of the spa itself as water spews out the opening where the waterfall control should be . I ca n't purchase the part from the dealer and see no access to parts online at Caldera . It 's easy enough to take the apparatus out and replace the part if I could get the part . To replace the part I have to purchase the entire $ 35 apparatus to get one little cheap plastic part which probably costs less than $ 1 to make . It just shows a lack of consideration for the customer to even produce the product with such a cheap plastic single point of failure and then on top of that to not provide a way to replace the part .
 Rated 1 out of 5 by ProblemsinAlaska from Problems The first time using this 8 jet covers came off . To date 29 jet covers have been replaced . Within a month a large crack developed . I have n't even had it a year ... nothing but problems .
 Rated 1 out of 5 by ffmom from Awful Do n't share with you that the ozone generator does NOT work continuously - only when the pump is running - NOT very energy efficient . Gave it away ! Also the backflow valve for the ozone failed after 11 months . Service tech said this is normal ! !
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Joe from Vanto I am very pleased with my spa . I did n't think it was a good investment at first but I loss that discussion with my wife and today I am glad she won !
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Vantovacationer from Should have made this purchase sooner My husband and I love the Vanto ! It is large enough to fit 4 - 7adults comfortably and leaves enough room to access jet areas for a completely relaxing experience . The controls for jet speed and temperature are easy to use and reach from the cool down seat . The lighting and waterfall options are a nice feature but not necessary to enjoy this spa .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by BunkyFourBeers from Worth every penny ... Best purchase of my life . I wish I just would have pulled the trigger and bought a quality hot tub like this ten years ago , but I thought it was too much of a hassle to maintain . Man , was I wrong . Its so ridiculously easy . And to think of the good times I let slip by by not buying this earlier ... Oh well , it mine now !
 Rated 5 out of 5 by aamcz from Great spa Love this spa . The lighting features are great . It is easy to maintain / clean . And can use it with water temperature hot or cold .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Chuck from Vanto I could not be happier with my Spa . It works exactly as promised . We use it daily , it 's easy to maintain , and inexpensive to operate . The Spa Frog mineral system is great . It took me a little time getting the water balanced but the directions are spot on . I 'm using factory setting & recommendations and it works great . Thank you Caldera for building a great product .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Asiaf from Caldera Vanto We 've owned our spa for a little over a year now and are still completely in love with it . It fits our lifestyle perfectly and is regularly enjoyed by our family and lots of friends . Would definitely recommend this spa to others !
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Force22 from Vanto The vanto spa we purchased is great ! Excellent product and great customer service experience .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Jim from YOU WILL LOVE THIS SPA ! I shopped for spas for over a year before I made the decision to go with the Caldera Vanto . The reason I took my time was because years ago I purchased a lesser spa from another manufacturer and was disappointed with it . I did not want to make that error again . I am happy to report that the Vanto was worth the wait . The jets are very strong , the fit and finish are stunning and the quality is world class . The controls are logical and simple to use and the lighting is beautiful and tasteful . Water maintenance is a breeze and all is well on my little patio . If you happen to live in the Tampa Bay area , you should stop in and see Jerry at Tampa Bay Spas . He is a true professional and has a passion for hot tubs that shows in his enthusiasm for Caldera . This guy actually took the time to hand write instructions for my tub sanitizing schedule . I could not be more impressed .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by themaroon from Incredible spa for the money We wet tested a few brands and just loved this spa so much I had to get one . It does n't have the most raw horsepower , but it 's unbeatable for its price range , and two seats do have some pretty good power . All of the seats are comfortable . There is n't a huge mix of hydrotherapy options . Every seat just works a slightly different part of your back . I 'd love some more leg / side options . But at this price range it 's hard to complain . I 'm not a big fan of the Spa Frog . The minerals are expensive and not helpful for sanitation ( and maybe harmful to the tub ) . Bromine tablets in a floater are much cheaper and equivalently good . I 'm going to try rigging a floater to fit in the inline Spa Frog chamber since it 's nice to have it out of sight .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Cabin Boy from Turned our summer lake cabin into a year around retreat For our 25th wedding anniversary gift to each other we built a patio on the lake side of our weekend cabin . After years of thinking about hot tubs we took the plunge and made the Caldera Vanto our patio 's signature feature . Wow ! I 'm not the kind of person who typically enjoys sitting still . That changed with the Vanto . We spent hours and hours in the tub relaxing , listening to football games on the radio , gazing at the stars and watching the activity on the lake . We now find ourselves going to the cabin much more in the fall and winter so we can spend time in the hot tub . Even New Year 's Eve included a sub - zero hot tub excursion . The Vanto has a great range of water pump speeds , fun accent lights and an easy to use cover . It has become a wonderful gathering point for our family .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Jo from Best bang for your buck ! ! Powerful , comfortable seats 5 very easily . Waterfall feature is much appreciated by young children , they love it . With this tub you never need to upgrade because it has everything and very easy to use no complicated buttons or complex programming . It 's great in the winter too and the electricity bills are very low . Love it ! ! !
 Rated 5 out of 5 by JVK3700 from We have enjoyed more family time together in our spa . The Vanto spa has been a good purchase for our home . It 's attractive on our deck and quiet when running . It does n't require a lot of maintenance or time to maintain .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by j12 from Great Spa This is the second spa we have owned and the ease of the chemical frogs is wonderful . Our water never stayed as nice with prior tub .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by JLW from Good value We have no complaints at all . Love our tub and use it most days .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by aamcz2516 from Glad we chose caldera We purchased the vanto and we love all the features and ease of maintenance . We use it once to twice a week and we were expecting a higher electric and water bill but we did n't notice much change . The only minor issue we have is when we close the spa cover , the head rests at the far side of the pool ( the side the cover sits while open ) pop off from the cover rubbing against those head rests . It appears they do this because is looks like the top of the head rests are raised slightly above the pool rim .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Susan from Best money we ever invested for family time I did all the research to find the best spa for our money . This landed , hands down , with a decision to buy the Vanto Caldera Spa . We were looking for a quality spa with maximum seating , so this version without the lounger was perfect . The main reason we wanted a spa may have been different that others - we simply wanted a place we could hang out with our tween and teen kids without phones , tvs , or facebook ! I ca n't tell you how many wonderful conversations that we have had with one or all of our kids that would probably never have happened inside with all the distractions . My husband and I have said countless times , after a significant conversation with a kid in the spa , that it was the best money we could have ever spent as parents . It also makes our house a more inviting hang out spot for their friends , since they all love to get in the spa as well . The best part is that it is always ready ... no warm up time ... so it is something that we or their friends can always do spontaneously !
 Rated 5 out of 5 by MzrJoe from The best idea we ever had ! We shopped for about four months before Lonny , of Crystal Pools in Elizabethtown , Pa. , suggested the brand new Vanto model from Caldera . Despite not having a floor model to examine , we were familiar its first cousin , the Marino . This model had been number 1 on our shopping list . The only thing we did n't want with the Marino was the lounger as we did not want to give up a guest - seat . The Vanto addressed this concern . The good news is that because the Vanto is a 7 - footer , my family can slouch in their seats and be as comfortable as if we had lounges . This is because there is something to press your feet against from virtually every position in the tub . Speaking of seats , each one has a unique array of jets . When my wife and I use it , we rotate between the seats , which allows for a varying set of enjoyable stimuli over different muscle groups . Not only do the accompanying foot jets provide amazing pleasure ( i have a neuroma in my right foot ) , the bubble - shaped well helps users stay better - positioned in their seats . The lighting array is beautiful at night and the buttons which control the jets , heat , and lights are all very easy to use . The Vanto is built with very sturdy construction . If i were to suggest anything , it would be to add more color choices for the housing . One of my great concerns about owning a spa was a fear of chemical smell . But the Frog Spa system greatly reduces the amount of chlorine needed compared to friends who own pre - Frog models . After use , we feed the tub about 1 tsp of chlorine crystals and that does the trick . We keep the bromine on a 3 setting . These are pretty low doses of cleaning chemicals . Not does this GREATLY reduce the smells that I have hated over the years , but the fewer the chemical used , the less we are spending on them . We use the tub for about an hour to ninety minutes at a time and so far , our skin has handled all of this very well . The Vanto sits in a great price point and if you are in the E - town area , the folks at Crystal Pools are great to work with !
 Rated 4 out of 5 by JR_AZ from Happy owner Well constructed , love the pressure and location of the jets . especially like the fact that different seats focus jets in different locations . the cartridge chlorine is a nice touch , although I still find I have to add chlorine manually which I thought was avoided with the cartridge . overall , highly recommend the spa to anyone !
 Rated 4 out of 5 by My2dice from Vanto is good We like our Vanto a lot ! We use it all the time ! ! !
 Rated 4 out of 5 by R&S from Caldera Spa Owner We like our spa and the set up and delivery were great . I see the difference however in the jets . The action of them is less than what I expected . The foot massage at the center is also a bit in the way for most users . Overall good spa and quality seems to be good .
 Rated 4 out of 5 by MM from We love our new spa We absolutely love our new spa . We especially love the foot sprays , which I 've never seen on a spa before . The only reason I give it 4 instead of 5 stars is because I wish there were an option to have all of the jets on low . Unfortunately , the only low option only turns on two of the jets , while the other two options have some or all of the jets on high . The jets are actually somewhat painful for me on high and not relaxing , but I love them on low . No biggie , since I can usually snag one of the two jets turned on when we have it on the low setting , but that would be a change I 'd like to see perhaps .
 Rated 4 out of 5 by RC from Vanto review Very happy with Vanto hot tub . Easy and simple to use and maintain . Local dealer very professional with install and providing me with maintenance tips and suggestions . Glad I went with Caldera Spas .
 Rated 4 out of 5 by TheGolfer from Great hot tub Our old hot tub finally died . We purchased the Vanto hot tub and are happy with our purchase . The largest driver of the purchase was the value to tub provided . We rent our place 130 days / year and use it another 30 ourselves . Thus , we wanted a tub that was pretty basic , but appeared / was comfortable . We also did n't want to pay the exorbitant prices some of these manufacturers suggest . The Vanto met all those goals .
 Rated 4 out of 5 by ronnAK from The Hut Tub is very good . I am very happy with the Hot Tub and the features are just what I need . My only reservation is the Frog system . It seems to go through the bromine cartridges very fast . After one week I get a low Br reading and there is still Br in the cartridge . I shake it and get another week out of it . I am seriously considering trying a Br tablet floating dispenser rather than the Frog ..
 Rated 4 out of 5 by Krsweet from Good quality for the price Only improvement I would like is the ability to upgrade filters .
 Rated 4 out of 5 by Jewel45 from Overall Happy Purchased the Vanto Series hot tub . Very happy with purchase and price . We use it almost every day in the fall , winter and spring ! We emptied it for summer too hot here for use .
 Rated 4 out of 5 by Mark from What is with those lights ? The tub seems like the best one we 've had in all regards except the lights . We either sit in the dark or put up with disco ambiance . Worst part ? There are lights that sit above water level which are irritatingly in your eyes the whole time unless you just dispense with the lights altogether . Who thought that was a good idea ?
 Rated 4 out of 5 by NeedABetterMouse Trap from Have a mouse in the cabinet not sure how it got in - but the insulation from inside started to pile up on the outside ... checked with our dealer and they said likely a mouse - plug any openings with steel wool and that should take of it - we will try it , but i do n't understand how or where the would be a hole large enough for a mouse to get in or out ?
 Rated 5 out of 5 by HE from Very pleased We are very pleased with our Caldera Vanto Spa . It has all the features that we could want , the sitting set up is what we desired , and we are very impressed with the quality of the unit .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Aunt Sparky from Well Worth the Money We purchased our Caldera Hot Tub around the first of the year . My doctor approved it for knee surgery that I had , and actually wrote a letter approving it for my knee . We were able to alleviate the taxes on it . We have used it for 7 months now and absolutely love it ! Very easy to use ! We cleaned it for the first time a week ago , and it could not have been easier ! The draining , cleaning , refilling did take most of the day , but it turned out to be so easy ! We definitely recommend the Caldera Spas .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Bugs from A hot tub that is really Hot ! We have owned this tub for one and a half yrs ! Great value on a. Very good tub . Easy to maintain.quiet and great lights ! We are previous hot tub owners and this tub has made many advances in hot tub tech . Dealer was great to deal with.install was on time and well done . No problems at all .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by WLMC from Great tub , but outstanding customer service We love our tub , but when we had a problem with our pump , what was even more amazing was the customer service that we received . They Watkins / Caldera group went above and beyond to help us with the problem . They are an outstanding company , I would highly recommend their products and their people !
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Hap from Great Product We would not have made our purchase if it had not been for Cassidy Anderson 's help out of the Clackamas OR store . Her knowledge of her product and the competition made all of the difference . She also offered us a deal that when compared to the other two brands we were considering was too good to turn down . We had an old Bullfrog tub and the massaging and comfort difference with the Caldera tub is like night and day . We would definitely recommend Caldera to someone considering a new hot tub .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Bugs from HOT TUB FUN Nice Tub . It was nice experience from the sale to install and use . I had an old tub that was replaced and this is soo good . Room inside the shell is great . It is the same size as my old one , but sooo much better , Lites and waterfall are a fun fit and care has been pretty easy with the canister system we use .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Rick from Our First Spa It is our first spa and it has been an outstanding purchase . I use it more than my wife because of a bad back , but we both have just loved it on cool or cold nights . The setting and the beautiful colored lights sets the mood . Living in south Alabama it gets quite hot during the summer months but that does not stop my getting in for all the jets and warming of my bad back after a day of golf or working in the yard . It is very beautiful and easy to maintain after just a little home reading and working at it . We love our Spa !
 Rated 5 out of 5 by MangoMango from Good spa for the money , We shopped many different brands . The Vanto is a good value .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Lonn111 from Such a GREAT PICK ! ! ! ! ! We love our Caldera Spa so much ! ! ! It is not only enjoyable but we use it for disabilities . We feel refreshed and our bodies are rejuvenated ! ! ! Thank You Cal Spa for making an amazing product . TY TY TY We are so happy with our choice ! ! ! ! !
 Rated 5 out of 5 by nysport7 from My happy place .... I love getting into my Caldera Vanto spa for a quick 20 minute stress release . It melts the stress of a long work day .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Jes from I love my tub ! I have had my hot tub a little over a month and I have lower back issues and I try and spend a minimum of 30 min . A night in my hot tub before bed and sometimes I the morning before work . I am sleeping better and my back is feeling better .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by mac_quad from Great tub ... only a couple of issues We had our spa installed last year and thoroughly have enjoyed it , especially during the winter . I did not notice any increase in my energy bill this winter , and we had the spa constantly on at 103 degrees . The only major issue we have had was that the lighting system malfunctioned . Fortunately , it was covered by the warranty and the spa dealer spent a lot of extra time to ensure everything was operating properly . The lights have worked great ever since . One feature disappointment was that the waterfall is not lighted . It has the same light bar under the waterfall jets as other Caldera spas , so I assumed it was lighted like the other spas . I should have checked that out ... oh , well I should know not to assume anything ! Lastly , the chrome circular donuts on each of the smaller jets keep coming off . They are easily re - installed , but why are they not more securely attached ? Overall , we are pleased with the spa and despite the issues listed above , we would purchase the Vanto again .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by pianocrazed from Great Price and Great Product We did n't want to spend a fortune but we also did n't want a tacky cheap product . This hot tub was the perfect balance of cost and quality . It looks expensive , has all the right jets ( particularly love the foot jets , and the adjustable back jets ) , has a few nice touches ( like the lights and waterfall feature ) without being extravagant . The water maintenance has been a breeze . We 've got a pretty simple scheduled routine that keeps things nice and tidy , so the tub is always ready when we feel like hopping in for a soak . We highly recommend this hot tub !
 Rated 5 out of 5 by SiemersSpa from Time with Un - Plugged Teens Our Vanto hot tub was a 20th anniversary splurge for my husband and me . We have never owned a hot tub , but were intrigued by the idea of unwinding outside together each evening - and decided this gift would be a longer - lasting alternative to a trip to Mexico , which we had considered as a gift to one another . We 've been very pleased with everything about the Caldera model we chose . The unexpected part of our purchase was how it has enhanced time with our two teenage daughters . It has been fun to see how they look to that quiet time to pop in and connect with us - or even how they pull up a stool outside of the hot tub and catch us up on their evening as we sit in the tub and relax with a drink . The kids have enjoyed the tub on their own , as well . One night , we allowed them to host a " dive - in movie " with a small handful of friends - projecting a movie on the side of the house near the hot tub . They were pretty wrinkled by the end , but enjoyed the chilly night from their warm spot in the tub . One accessory we added , which we would highly recommend is the Bluetooth sound system . We did n't originally order it , but after turning up external speakers to try to hear them within the tub , we quickly understood the value of the built - in speakers , which project sound right at " ear level " inside the tub . This is a better way to keep the sound down , as we wanted to be sensitive to the neighbors . My husband is pleased with the sub - woofer which enhances the sound , considering the relatively small speakers . All - in - all , we 're very happy with our purchase , and hope ( expect ) to continue using it as regularly as we do now !
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Gordon from Terrific Hot Tub ! ! I 've had a couple of hot tubs but this one is the easiest to manage and keep in good shape . I love the filter location and the way the filter rises and falls with the water level . I have 9 grand kids and they lOVE the spa . When they get out of the tub I simply add a small amount of chlorine and the tub stays clean . What a dream this tub is .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by TimG from Ghormley Hot Tub Review We love our hot tub . Best purchase I 've made in the past 20 years .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Nate from well worth the money spent We have really enjoyed spending family time . in our hot tub .. great time for all ages !
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Russ from Great Spa , but ! I love my spa , but due to my ignorance I have trouble keeping out the suds . I clean my filter and use the sanitizer and clearifier as directed , but the suds seem to grow over night . Now the last two weeks the water appears to be going green ? What s up with that . I use the other products as directed and the PH is always good , So I just don;t know . Maybe a spa water treatment class is needed .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Rackmanjru from Rest & Relaxtion Best purchase I ever made . We use our spa almost each and every day . Nothing like soaking each night to loosen tight sore muscles , We sleep better at night after using our spa . Easy to operate , empty and clean and easy to maintain chemical levels with the inline frogger cartridges . Do n't wait buy one today !
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Tim from Vanto .... Excellent value We love our Caldera Vanto spa . Enough room for my teenage daughters to have friends over . It has been extremely easy to maintain with Spa Frog . I added the blue tooth wireless sound system and it made our experience even more enjoyable . Even though last winter was rough in ohio , we never really complained since we had our spa to enjoy . Also , if you live in the Akron / Canton , I highly recommend Job Rite Spas , Awesome customer service ! ! ! !
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Jsmaisey from One year of ownership and it is flawless ! Every time I step into my Caldera Vanto I am amazed how good it is . The maintenance is so simple . The water stays so clean . And I have not noticed any increase in my power bill . This tub just seems so well built . The jets are strong and in exactly the right spot . At night the lights are just stunning . You have a very happy customer on your hands .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by cjgink608 from Love it We purchased our hot tub for our special needs daughter . We have all been able to enjoy it ! We think the value is great for the wonderful quality and ease of use . Would recommend this to anyone looking for a hot tub !
 Rated 5 out of 5 by ang from valued purchase We love our spa ! Enjoy it several times every week .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by thecaryzoo from We love the Vanto ! This is our second hot tub . Our first one had a lounger and we never used it . You tend to float up ! In this tub we can all sit with great jets . We sit in it every single day , all year long . Rain , snow , or sunshine ! I even did my ALS ice bucket challenge in my hot tub ! Our friends bought a Caldera after we bought ours since we loved ours so much .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Scott7152 from What have we been waiting for ? My wife and I have been married 29 years last month . For our anniversary gift to one another we decided to purchase a spa . We have talked about this for a long time . I always thought they were a waste of money , I was wrong ! We absolutely love our Vanto and the fact that it is a non lounger was a selling point for us . It is very comfortable and we have three daughters that love it too . We believe we have the perfect set up for it with our deck and patio entertainment area . Nothing like watching some college football from the comfort of your spa ! !
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Mike from So happy with my choice of spa We shopped around from used to various brands of new and are so glad we settled on the Caldera Vanto . We purchased the pearl white one in the espresso cabinet a month ago . It looks beautiful and is very comfortable . Kids love it as well . Have no regrets on our decision . Water maintenance has been a breeze . Controls are great / intuitive and the quick features like ' sys on ' and ' clean ' are very handy .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by retired1968 from Vanto Our first hot tub , we love it , been in it daily since it was installed . A great addition to our home ! !
 Rated 5 out of 5 by The Yoder 's from Improved family time ! ! ! This spa has really brought the family time back together . Every night we spend time together relaxing in the spa and enjoying each others company . It was well worth the money so far and , the system works perfectly . We have n't received a new electric bill yet to see how efficient it is . Overall , my family and I love it ! ! !
 Rated 5 out of 5 by DJW1200 from Love it Glad we bought it . Has a lot of room . We shopped at 3 different spa company 's and seven seas treated us like we meant something to them . From buying the spa to install seven seas was awesome . We love our spa . Great place to sit and talk with he kids !
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Rmoon604 from Vanto We have had our new hot tub for about 1 month now and we love it .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Jimmy from 3 RELAXING YEARS I hope readers know that all hot tubs are not the same . I have owned other brands and found out the hard way . I can tell you my Caldera Vanto is quiet and powerful . It needs almost no maintenance looks as new as the day I bought it . I have spent many hours with my family relaxing and strongly recommend Caldera to anyone I speak to about hot tubs .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by South Jersey from Wish we purchased it years ago ! We have only had the spa for 1 month but we love it !
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Terry from Great hot tub first time My wife and I have done alot of shopping around . We have been very happy with this pick of the hot tubs that are out in the market . Myself , I have been very especially happy during the colder weather . I use the hot tub on a weekly basis . I am very happy with the vanto hot tub . I do not regret making this purchase . Well worth the value , effort and time that was invested to make the right choice . Thanks caldera for a great value ... can not express enough how much I enjoy my hot tub . P.S. with the aurround system .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Boomer from Tub is wonderful ! Our tub is wonderful ! this was the best gift my wife and i ever gave ourselves !
 Rated 5 out of 5 by James from Month old We did our research and have loved our spa . Took only about a week for us to grasp and understand how to care for the water . We have used it as a family almost every night . Great conversations are happening between my wife and I and our 2 daughters .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Soaking it up from Love this spa ! I bought the Caldera Vanto at La Costa Pool & Spa in San Marcos , and I am so glad I did ! I was lucky to meet the owner who sat me in every spa until I found the perfect fit in the Vanto . This spa fits tall and short people and the jets are perfect . I put off purchasing a spa because I thought it would be too much work . But this spa makes it easy . It has definitely been worth it and I know I have a reputable dealer and product should I need anything along the way . Thanks Caldera !
 Rated 5 out of 5 by One Life from Great Feeling The thought of being able to get into my Caldera spa after work makes me start relaxing immediately . I often feel the stress in my neck and shoulder area . Anticipating soaking in my spa melts my tightness away . Thank you Caldera !
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Stephanie777 from Love my Caldera We previously had a spa and it was nothing compared to Caldera ! Best ever ! ! ! !
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Melimey from Never thought I 'd get a hot tub ...... .... but so glad I did ! If you 've never had one you will quickly find it 's so much more than just a place to relax in after a hard day 's work : the therapeutic benefits of the massage jets have worked wonders ( and probably saved me a few trips to the chiropractor ) . It 's great in the winter but just as good in the summer when it 's warm out .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Ron from My hottub experience We thoroughly enjoy our spa . It is an awesome replacement for the first spa I owned . My only concern after 1 year is the chrome rings on the Jets wo n't stay in place . After each use we have to replace 2 or 3 . It 's not a big deal it would be nice if they would stay in place .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by SJ from Great tub ! Here 's what I love the most about the tub : the center area is so large that when there are 6 or more people in it our feet do n't touch ! That 's really unusual . Everything else about the tub is perfect for us . Using it in a blizzard is fantastic .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Happy Hot Tubber from Love The Extra Seats - No Lounge ! This is our third hot tub and I am so glad we chose a model without a lounge . We never used the lounge in our previous hot tubs and we love having the extra seats .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by NEDaddy from Great 1st hot tub Perfect for our family of 5 . Seating options for adults and kids .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Adams from Excellent Hot Tub We have had our hot for just over a year jowls and I would say it is one of the best purchases we have made .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Don from Great value for the price ! Very well built spa , with a good warranty package .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Dale from Great deal on great spa Not only does this tub work great but the frog system makes maintenance a breeze . Hot Tub Heaven was great to deal with and made our choice easy . I recommend the Caldera line to anyone in the market for a new spa . Do n't miss not having lounger ( by choice ) for more seating area .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by DebN from Great Value We bought our hot tub , at the end of the model year , so we got it for an excellent price . Initially , we had some challenges learning to get the chemicals regulated , and occasionally it still does n't respond as expected , but most of the time it responds as expected . If it does n't it may be time to drain it and refill . Our heating bill went up more than expected ( $ 50.00 ) per month(12 month average ) the sales man told us $ 20 - 25 in the summer more in the winter $ 35 - 40 . The cost of chemicals is also more than expected ( again we listened to the salesman ) , we spent about $ 500.00 in the first year . The tub itself is great . There are a different number of jets on each seat , and the water pressure is different strengths when set fully on . The jet strength is adjustable at the 4 main seats . Also , 2 of the 4 main seats sit a couple inches higher which means someone with a long torso and someone with a short torso can both sit comfortably with the water at a nice height ( when I sit on the lower seats the water is to my chin , but when I switch to a higher seat , it hits me lower on the neck ) . We have not encountered any mechanical problems in 15 months .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by John from It 's the best purchase I have ever made I have had other hot tubs in my time . but the caldera vanto Spas is the best purchase I have ever made because it is energy efficient and easy to maintain .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Happy from Beautiful spa This spa is performing well . It is an additional 150.00 per month on the electric bill and did require an 800.00 installation cost , separate from the cost of the spa . But we love it . We use it . We consider it a little bit of vacation every day .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Skibum from Why did we wait so long to upgrade ! ! ! Fantastic spa , water care is SO easy , maybe it 's our well water but it just makes it a pleasure to know that you can open the cover and get in ! Uses much less electricity then our old spa did even in the bitter cold of New Hampshire winters . Very comfortable and easy to use the controls .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Roxie17 from Wonderful Spa We love everything about our spa ! One of our favorite features is the audio being Bluetooth compatable with our iPod !
 Rated 5 out of 5 by BG16 from Just What We Were Looking For We purchased this Vanto model in January 2015 . My wife and I use it multiple times per week . No complaints ; super easy to maintain . We prefer the bench construction over the molded and contoured seats , as it allows us to choose our own seating posture . Absolutely would recommend !
 Rated 5 out of 5 by CRL3418 from great spa we have been very pleased with our new hot tub . Quality and comfort are excellent and the routine care is very simple .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Clearly from Amazing purchase ! ! This is a fantastic hot tub at a reasonable price . The jets are amazing ! Kids love it too . During the summer drop it to 95 degrees the rest of the year crank it to 102 ! ! Fantastic !
 Rated 5 out of 5 by RH from Comfortable tub Relaxing and comfortable for 1 to 4 adults . Does n’t have all the bells and whistles but was good value and provides a great place to sit and unwind anytime of day .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by stevyb from Vanto review Great tub love it . Also very easy to use and maintain .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Ski from Love our new spa We we 're looking to upgrade to a bigger house but instead decided to stay and get all the things we wanted for our current house . A spa was on that list and the Vanto is perfect . The four deep massage seats are amazing and I love that it also has 3 higher seats for when I do n't want to be that submerged .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Amy A from Amazing Purchase I love my hot tub . It has helped me physically and mentally . I love relaxing in the hot tub after a long day . The jets work as well as getting a massage . I used to have tension in my neck and upper shoulders . No more . I used to suffer from migraines . No more . An amazing purchase . My family loves our hot tub as well . We spend time together as a family . This was an amazing purchase .
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Jen007 from LOVE IT ! ! ! My only regret is that I waited so long to purchase ! ! ! ! I love it , picked up a midnight job to purchase it ! ! ! Worth every penny ! ! !
 Rated 5 out of 5 by Peanut from Vanto Spa Review We have only had our spa about a month but so far love it ! My only complaints .... the light on the controller is on ALL the time . It dims but you ca nt turn it off . I do n't like the waterfall feature so we just turn it to a trickle . Otherwise , the jets are great . The color is beautiful . I 'm short so needed to find a tub that I would n't " sink " in but my husband is very tall so we had to find a tubi to fit both our height needs . This was just right ! !


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Friday, March 29th at 7:00 pm: Idaho Steelheads take on the Rapid City Rush!
Tickets are $15 and include a meal voucher (see below). $5 of each ticket purchased through the link above benefits IHS.
Enter your credit card information and your transaction is complete!
Orders must be placed 8 hours prior to the scheduled game date or subject to availability.
Pick up your meal vouchers at the Idaho Steelheads Information booth.
Electronic ticket: you will receive an electronic barcode that is scannable for entry.
Ticket counter: you can check in with the ticket counter and they will give you your tickets. You can also leave additional tickets for people in your party at the Will Call counter to enter at a later time.
You may want to bring a small blanket or extra jacket with you — the arena temperature typically hovers between 50-60 degrees.
Your ticket includes a Double RR Ranch hot dog, bag of Lay’s potato chips, and small Pepsi product.
You can print your meal voucher with your entry tickets at home.
If you go to the ticket counter, ask if they would print out your meal tickets as well as your entry tickets.
If you use the electronic barcode entry, you can redeem your meal ticket at the information counter inside the arena.
Your meal voucher lists the specific concession stands where you can redeem your meal. If the game is sold out, the Idaho Steelheads usually set up a table next to the Information Booth for quick service.
Pick up your meal quickly near the Information Booth if games are sold out.
Questions? Please contact Kendall at 208-387-2760. Thank you for supporting the Idaho Humane Society and enjoy the game!

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Friday , March 29th at 7:00 pm : Idaho Steelheads take on the Rapid City Rush !
 Tickets are $ 15 and include a meal voucher ( see below ) . $ 5 of each ticket purchased through the link above benefits IHS .
 Enter your credit card information and your transaction is complete !
 Orders must be placed 8 hours prior to the scheduled game date or subject to availability .
 Pick up your meal vouchers at the Idaho Steelheads Information booth .
 Electronic ticket : you will receive an electronic barcode that is scannable for entry .
 Ticket counter : you can check in with the ticket counter and they will give you your tickets . You can also leave additional tickets for people in your party at the Will Call counter to enter at a later time .
 You may want to bring a small blanket or extra jacket with you — the arena temperature typically hovers between 50 - 60 degrees .
 Your ticket includes a Double RR Ranch hot dog , bag of Lay ’s potato chips , and small Pepsi product .
 You can print your meal voucher with your entry tickets at home .
 If you go to the ticket counter , ask if they would print out your meal tickets as well as your entry tickets .
 If you use the electronic barcode entry , you can redeem your meal ticket at the information counter inside the arena .
 Your meal voucher lists the specific concession stands where you can redeem your meal . If the game is sold out , the Idaho Steelheads usually set up a table next to the Information Booth for quick service .
 Pick up your meal quickly near the Information Booth if games are sold out .
 Questions ? Please contact Kendall at 208 - 387 - 2760 . Thank you for supporting the Idaho Humane Society and enjoy the game !


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Intel has allowed reviewers from around the world to release their benchmarks from the Core i7 and in a matter of days we’ve gone from a drought to a deluge of information. We’ve boiled down the deluge down to a tasty stew for you.
Early, leaked, test results indicated that Nehalem CPUs would be fast, and the more comprehensive data we are seeing now is backing that up for many applications… but not all.
And if you run multithreaded applications, you have a lot to be happy about. Modern synthetic benchmarks that push multi-core CPUs, and real-world benchmarks using software optimized to take advantage of multi-core, show remarkable gains from even the entry level 920 Core i7.
Hardware Canucks released PCMark Vantage numbers that show an almost 13% increase between the 965 Extreme Edition Core i7 and the previous Intel Extreme champ, the QX9770. Perhaps of more interest, even the lowly 920 Core i7 was slightly (just over one percent) faster than the than the QX9770. That’s pretty impressive if you figure the 920 is about one quarter the price of the older Extreme processor. Their numbers are in line with many other sites.
PCMark is kind of an across the board index; the differences are even more impressive when the workload is focused on the CPU. File compression (WinRAR), audio and video encoding (recent versions of LAME), pretty much any piece of software that likes lots of threads, or any large scale number crunching (even in Excel), is going to love the 8 threads that Hyperthreading brings to the new quads.
Cinebench, a very efficient multi-threader that tests the computer’s 3D rendering prowess (something notoriously CPU intensive), shows the 965XE ahead of the QX9770 by 31%, 44%, 32%, 30% and 36% respectively at Hardware Canucks, Techgage.com, Hexus, and Tech Report). Again, even the 920 squeaked out a tiny lead.
Core i7 is Amazing When All Cores Are Running, but How Do Single Thread Apps Hold Up?
In a word: Well. They won’t blow your socks off the way they will when octa-threading, but all reviews are reporting modestly improved performance from the 965XE over the QX9770 even if most of your threads are twiddling their transistors. For example, four of the reviewers mentioned above (Hexus didn’t include this result) reported increases of 7%, 12%, 10% and 15% when running the single thread version of Cinebench.
The breadth of the numbers is because some people tested with Turbo Boost on to show how the CPU would really perform, while others tested with it off so they could compare the QX9770 and 965XE at an unvarying 3.2 GHz. Turbo Boost automatically overclocks busy cores by 133 or 266 MHz when other cores are idle. It looks like the difference in single thread performance is due in almost even proportion to clock for clock (i.e.: both chips running at the same 3.2 GHz) speed improvements and the Turbo Boost overclocking.
The Core i7 improvements weren’t enough to keep the lower clocked 940 and 920 out in front though. The QX9770’s higher clock vs. the lesser i7s is usually enough to overcome its age when only one core is involved. Then again, it is a much more expensive chip and any one of the i7’s spanks it on a per dollar basis.
The real shockers came courtesy of Hardware Canucks and Tech Report who respectively included the E8400 and E8600 Core 2 Duos in their reviews. When you are down to one core, the massive clocks for little money these chips offer becomes very attractive. In single-thread Cinebench, the E8400 and E8600 actually rank between the 920 and 940.
The obvious question is: Who cares about how something runs in single thread mode if you will always use it in multi-thread mode? Fair enough, many if not most professional and productivity applications are meant to take advantage of multi-threading. Games though, are only beginning to reap these rewards, as revealed in the next article.

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Intel has allowed reviewers from around the world to release their benchmarks from the Core i7 and in a matter of days we ’ve gone from a drought to a deluge of information . We ’ve boiled down the deluge down to a tasty stew for you .
 Early , leaked , test results indicated that Nehalem CPUs would be fast , and the more comprehensive data we are seeing now is backing that up for many applications … but not all .
 And if you run multithreaded applications , you have a lot to be happy about . Modern synthetic benchmarks that push multi - core CPUs , and real - world benchmarks using software optimized to take advantage of multi - core , show remarkable gains from even the entry level 920 Core i7 .
 Hardware Canucks released PCMark Vantage numbers that show an almost 13 % increase between the 965 Extreme Edition Core i7 and the previous Intel Extreme champ , the QX9770 . Perhaps of more interest , even the lowly 920 Core i7 was slightly ( just over one percent ) faster than the than the QX9770 . That ’s pretty impressive if you figure the 920 is about one quarter the price of the older Extreme processor . Their numbers are in line with many other sites .
 PCMark is kind of an across the board index ; the differences are even more impressive when the workload is focused on the CPU . File compression ( WinRAR ) , audio and video encoding ( recent versions of LAME ) , pretty much any piece of software that likes lots of threads , or any large scale number crunching ( even in Excel ) , is going to love the 8 threads that Hyperthreading brings to the new quads .
 Cinebench , a very efficient multi - threader that tests the computer ’s 3D rendering prowess ( something notoriously CPU intensive ) , shows the 965XE ahead of the QX9770 by 31 % , 44 % , 32 % , 30 % and 36 % respectively at Hardware Canucks , Techgage.com , Hexus , and Tech Report ) . Again , even the 920 squeaked out a tiny lead .
 Core i7 is Amazing When All Cores Are Running , but How Do Single Thread Apps Hold Up ?
 In a word : Well . They wo n’t blow your socks off the way they will when octa - threading , but all reviews are reporting modestly improved performance from the 965XE over the QX9770 even if most of your threads are twiddling their transistors . For example , four of the reviewers mentioned above ( Hexus did n’t include this result ) reported increases of 7 % , 12 % , 10 % and 15 % when running the single thread version of Cinebench .
 The breadth of the numbers is because some people tested with Turbo Boost on to show how the CPU would really perform , while others tested with it off so they could compare the QX9770 and 965XE at an unvarying 3.2 GHz . Turbo Boost automatically overclocks busy cores by 133 or 266 MHz when other cores are idle . It looks like the difference in single thread performance is due in almost even proportion to clock for clock ( i.e. : both chips running at the same 3.2 GHz ) speed improvements and the Turbo Boost overclocking .
 The Core i7 improvements were n’t enough to keep the lower clocked 940 and 920 out in front though . The QX9770 ’s higher clock vs. the lesser i7s is usually enough to overcome its age when only one core is involved . Then again , it is a much more expensive chip and any one of the i7 ’s spanks it on a per dollar basis .
 The real shockers came courtesy of Hardware Canucks and Tech Report who respectively included the E8400 and E8600 Core 2 Duos in their reviews . When you are down to one core , the massive clocks for little money these chips offer becomes very attractive . In single - thread Cinebench , the E8400 and E8600 actually rank between the 920 and 940 .
 The obvious question is : Who cares about how something runs in single thread mode if you will always use it in multi - thread mode ? Fair enough , many if not most professional and productivity applications are meant to take advantage of multi - threading . Games though , are only beginning to reap these rewards , as revealed in the next article .