Jet packs bring new comfort to spas

Christina DiMartino discovers spa jet technology is the key to hydrotherapy and providing a warm inner glow.

Bullfrog Spas are manufactured in Australia by Spa Industries, which is under license to Bullfrog International, LC in the USA. It’s the only spa manufacturer licensed to produce this patented technology in Australasia.

Bullfrog’s spas are the world’s only spa pools and swim spas that are equipped with the patented “JetPak” system, which the company says delivers incredible power, maximum versatility and allows customers to upgrade their spa pool’s jetting.

The jetting choices are customisable to suit individual needs. The modular jetted seat backs are interchangeable – easily moved between spa seats – so users can decide where to place their favourite massages. JetPaks are also upgradeable – and as new JetPaks become available, consumers can easily upgrade without buying an entirely new spa.

The JetPak names help consumers decide which are best suited for their desired use. The “AcuTouch” focuses on the lower back, the “Cascadia” aims its power from the neck and shoulders to the lower back, the “ClusterSpray” jets are situated to benefit the spinal centreline, lateral muscles and lower back; while the “RainShower” also works on lateral muscles and lower back. The company currently offers 20 JetPaks that are customised for virtually every requirement.

Portable comfort for inbuilt spas

Caroline Simson is business development manager for Pool-Water Products in Vermont Victoria, the company with the Australian JetPak distribution rights. She points out that this technology is now available for inbuilt concrete spas.

“The JetPaks were introduced to the market in Australia last year,” says Simson. “Custom concrete spas now have the option of interchangeable jets, contoured seat comfort and therapeutic hydro-massage with Bullfrog JetPaks.”

When designing and building a concrete spa, consumers can create a beautiful addition to their homes, but until now they had to sacrifice the comfort and therapeutic benefits that were gained from the multiple jet options they can get in portable spas.

“With JetPaks for concrete spas, consumers can have a stunning custom concrete spa that is also comfortable and highly therapeutic, with a selection of different jets, all offering different massage options to suit specific needs and preferences,” she says. “JetPaks can be interchanged from seat to seat, customised to fit individual therapy needs, and upgraded at any time so people can continue to have the benefit of advanced hydrotherapy technology without having to rebuild their spa.”

Concrete spas are usually made with seating that places the spa wall at a 90-degree angle from the seat.

“This makes it difficult to feel comfortable and relaxed,” says Simson. “JetPaks however, are designed for comfort with the contoured shape that supports the back as the jets massage away, helping users relax.

“With three available jet options we can now design the spa that is perfect for anyone’s specific needs. Unlike traditional custom built spas that have a few basic and fixed jets, people can now decide where their favourite JetPak is positioned in the spa. And as the JetPaks are easily interchangeable, they can upgrade their spa in the future as new designs are developed and become available.”

Simson says the “Oscillator” JetPak as an example. Purchasers are asked to “Imagine an on-demand masseuse in your own backyard soothing away the tightness in your lower back.” Simson says the Oscillator jets feel like two sets of kneading hands moving in a circular pattern providing maximum relaxation.

The “Spinal’ssage” is designed to give the centre of your back the attention it deserves with three adjustable jets. And don’t be fooled by the “ClusterSpray” jets small size – they are designed to deliver the most intense, deep-tissue massage around, relieving pain from even the tightest muscles.

This is an abridged article from the Jet Age article by Christina DiMartino which appeared in the April-May printed edition of SPLASH!.