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It is no surprise to us that the new 880 Series Optima is one of the top selling Sundance models in the UK. Whilst occupying the top tier of pricing in the UK, the Optima is a superbly designed, versatile 7-seater spa.
The seating is very comfortable for individuals of all shapes and sizes, with a good variety of seating depths. The barrier-free design also allows lots of freedom to move around the seats. Whilst there is no lounge seat in the Optima the footwell is huge and the footwell dome supports your feet making for a very comfortable seating position.
Whilst Sundance do not pack as many jets into their spas as some other manufacturers the jet quality, placement and variation in flow types makes for an excellent hydrotherapeutic massage. The new genres of stainless steel bearingless jets offer the very latest in massage and adjustability for every bather. The hydrotherapy features that set the Optima apart from its competitors are the fabulous foot massage and the pulsating flow provided by the new bearingless back jets.
The water treatment system onboard is brand new for 2005 and uniquely is the only completely disposable filter system on the market. It also offers excellent water quality as filtration efficiency is quoted as 2-5 microns. Filters are simply thrown away every 6 months rather than having to chemically clean them every month. Despite some heavy use the water was crystal clear every time we lifted the cover. There is also no need to run any filter clean-up cycles on the Optima, which saves on electricity bill and ensures a very quiet spa when not in use.
The synthetic cabinetry looks authentic and is maintenance free and the new metallic and pearlescent shell finishes are extremely attractive and contemporary. The new Aquaterrace waterfall has backlit LED lighting and looks beautiful after dark.
The Optima comes as standard with a marine grade Polyplanar CD Stereo system with waterproof remote control and digital noise compensation system to adjust the sound volume according to which pumps and jets are activated. The sound quality is truly awesome and the pop-up marine grade speakers are very stylish.
Our Verdict:
All in all a top notch spa with a price tag to match, the Sundance Optima is for those who want the very best in design, mod cons and hydrotherapy and are not afraid to pay for it. Very spacious so a great all rounder, especially suited to those who use their spa for socialising with family & friends. Also very low maintenance for those couples and families blessed with more cash than time. A good investment as running costs should be low if you can stretch to the up front price.
Whatspa Recommended - Premier Class
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