I have a Bain Ultra. Not the Amma tho. The Amma is a BEAUTIFUL tub! Is my BU "worth it"? OH MY GOODNESS YES!
I use the air jets every night, even when I think, "OK, I'm in a hurry or it's too late", I get in and think how wonderful they feel and end up turning on the jets (lol) The end of Dec will be three years and I use the air jets 99.5% of the time. The only two brands I compared (in person) was BU and MTI. BU was much quieter and has a better reputation as a quality product. I've not had any problems yet. Their customer service has been wonderful.
Monica

Did you really think the Amma was beautiful? I thought it looked like it belonged in a rehab facility, but maybe that is because sometimes I feel as though that is where by body belongs ;-) Which tub do you have and is it hard to get out of? I thought with 24 inches deep those grab bars would be essential.

Has anyone had exprience with either BainUltra or HydroSystems air tubs since the last post? We are trying to make the same decision. I had decided to go with BA Ayoura but later realized that we really should have an undermount model. Amma comes as an undermount but is too wide at 42". My concern with the Ayoura is that having to climb over the lip as well as a deck might be dangerous when entering/exiting the tub.

I could not justify the price for a BainUlra - I purchased an Acryline airtub and love it. I think it was around 2K.

Recently, we put in an Amma and really like it. Several features are great. It has a curved back that is heated, armrests, grab bars on both sides, many different sizes and configurations, jets under your legs...pictures are a few pages back. As you'll see we did a tile flanged drop in model so we wouldn't have a lip to crawl over also. We had a custom skirt made. I do not find it hard to get out of, and it is deep enough to really enjoy the tub.

cargo:
We have a HydroSystems Solo tub. We are not 'bathers,' and have only used it sparingly since our bathroom remodel was completed about 3 months ago, but we really enjoy it. I also like its simple lines. Our motivation on the remodel was to increase the size of the shower, as that is what we use all the time, so the HydroSystems Solo was a perfect choice.

catherineri: Thanks for the input. What do you mean by "pictures are a few pages back"? I would love to see them. What is a tile flanged drop in? The hold up for me is that the only Amma undermout model takes 65 gallons of water.

Look for my post "Bathroom Complete (w/Photo)... will bump it. has photos of tub and there's a link to more construction photos. The tile flange allows the tile to come all the way down to the tub surface and keeps water from getting behind the tile.

My parents put in a BainUltra Meridian air tub. I often reserve "spa time" when I stay over. My experience is that grab bars are a good thing--Mom & Dad opted for no bars : ( I'm only 5'4" and their tub is a 6 footer. I have a hard time staying in place in the tub when it's full--I keep sliding down along the bottom. It is also quite deep which can make climbing in & out a challenge-especially without the grab bars. On the flip side, it holds heat rather well and if you like it extra hot you can turn on the heated backrest. The strength of the air bubbles is a little strong for me, but I'm more of a Kohler effervescence girl. DM, DD, DSis, DH, DS all love the air feature and feel its superior to the traditional whirlpool type tubs + you can control the strength of the air. Being short like me, DM also has the sliding down & climbing in and out issues, but everyone else does just fine (DH & DSis are 5'8", DD is 6'1", DS is 6'2"). I would say if you like air/water jets in the tub, and make sure to get grab bars especially if you're short like me, then you will love the BU tub. My favorite style of BU is the Amma Oval. The way the backrests extend up just looks so inviting & luxurious. Just my 2cents. Good Luck!

We have had our BU Amma 72x36 installed for about 3 months now and I love it. I feel it was certainly worth the $$, but that's because I enjoy a nice bath and use it almost every day. I don't find it difficult to get in and out of and the adjustable air bubbles are wonderful.

I have had nothing but problems with my Bain Ultra jet tub. My tub would turn on randomly throughout the night, so I would be in bed and hear air rushing from the tub in the middle of the night. Within a year of installation the lights on the keypad stopped functioning. Called their customer service department and they will not honor their warranty. Apparently their electronics and keypads are poorly constructed. The Bain employee I spoke to suggested I replace the tub altogether.

I chose the Oceania 72", It's georgeous - comes in over and undermount
and it self cleans the lines automatically when finished. I LOVE this tub and
it also has a glossier finish than the bain ultras as well. Thrilled about the choice. Make sure you get it them so you know the size, depth, and length are good. Best of luck on your decision,

Does anyone else have any air bath experiences to share? We have seven feet of length for a tub and a little more than 40" of width. So I'm looking at either a 66"x36" or a 72"x36" tub. I'm 5'5". Would 66" be too short?

I'd had in mind we were getting a Bain Ultra but since they're a little more than Kohler, I'm looking at Kohler also. But I also want armrests. I got to sit in the Mariposa and Tea for Two and found the Mariposa very comfortable. I did not like the Tea for Two. I'm interested in the Archer though. I'm also now thinking about the warranty...

I feel confident I'd be OK with a BU sight unseen (I have local dealers but none of them have any on display), since I've bathed in my parents and like it.

I'm doing the same search right now. I've come across Aquatic because my old tub was a Lasko Bathware... love it, but guess they were bought out by Aquatic.

HydroSystems can't be any worse than Bain. I would suggest trying Kohler - good Wisconsin company that stands behind their products.

Has anyone worked with Americh? I've had one of their tubs for 6 years and it's been great. Mostly as a shower but it's wide so perfect for both. we installed the 66 x 34. Now considering a 72 x 36 x 22 (high) upstairs but have to go low, because of a window, meaning 18 high. Also curious if anyone has thoughts if 18 high will feel weird for being lower than normal for these otherwise large tubs. Thanks!