Hydragun Supertub Review: Our Honest Thoughts

Regardless of chilly plunging and at-home contrast therapy having a second, I am not a cold-plunge individual. I attempted two years in the past to essentially get into it after I examined the Ice Barrel, which, I admit, did assist soothe my achy joints within the few weeks I examined it. But when I am being sincere, I by no means actually appreciated doing the act of chilly plunging itself. Did I really feel nice after? Yeah. However did I really feel like a depressing popsicle on the verge of hypothermia throughout my dip? Yep, certain did. Sorry, Wim Hof.

So after I was provided the chance to check Hydragun’s fancy-schmancy new Superplunge Plunge Tub ($2,999), I did not precisely bounce on the likelihood. After a season of snowboarding, my knees have been hurting me once more and I knew the reported benefits—improved immunity, reduced cortisol levels², less inflammation³—have been in all probability well worth the ache. However the considered climbing into icy chilly water to shiver for the sake of a narrative was lower than interesting. Nonetheless, I accepted the problem and am proud to report that I, a self-proclaimed non-cold-plunge individual am now a cold-plunge evangelist. For that, I’ve Hydragyun to thank.

Concerning the Hydragun Superplunge

The Supertub presents an opulent and rejuvenating expertise proper within the consolation of your private home. The bathtub itself makes use of a sturdy but light-weight inflatable design that makes meeting and plunging straightforward. Its chilliness is powered by a sophisticated Permafrost™ chiller that maintains the right temperature (between 37°F and 108°F, relying in your choice) and circulates the water, so that you’re at all times able to plunge right into a revitalizing oasis everytime you want it.

Hydragun Supertub 0.6 — $2,999.00

Consists of: Supertub tub, cowl, and storage bag, element package, equipment package (electrical pump, mat, telephone mount, skimmer web), Permafrost chiller package, and water balancing package.

Weight: 21lbs

Materials: Army-grade marine vinyl

Quantity: 61 gallons

Dimensions: 52″x28″x24″

• Pretty straightforward to assemble and transfer round because of the inflatable design
• Comfy and spacious
• Doubles as a chilly plunge and scorching tub
• Chiller is simple to customise
• App-connectivity for distant management
• No lead time and free 30-day returns
• Two-year guarantee

• Costly
• Generally is a little complicated to arrange alone
• Requires a shady outside space for those who’re utilizing open air

Whereas the bathtub itself is spectacular, the Permafrost™ chiller is the true star of the present. It at the moment is available in two horsepowers—0.6 HP ($2,999), which is healthier for temperate climates, and 0.8 HP ($4,999), which is healthier for warmer climates—each of that are energy-efficient sufficient to depart it operating 24/7. Every chiller additionally comes with a self-cleaning system to maintain your water contemporary and gunk-free. On prime of two bodily mesh filters for issues like hair and grime, there’s additionally a commercial-grade ozone generator that disinfects water, maintaining it freed from the gross issues you possibly can’t see, like micro organism, algae, and mildew. All of this is available in a transportable design that is small-space pleasant, proving that mighty issues are available small packages.

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Hydragun Superplunge evaluation: My sincere ideas

Arrange

My Superplunge setup arrived shortly after confirming my order in a number of packages, together with a big, wood crate. Per the directions, I started meeting with the bathtub first, which took a while to get totally pumped up. Professional tip: totally cost your cordless electrical air pump earlier than you wish to set it up. Mine did not come fully charged, which prolonged the traditional 20-minute meeting time.

As soon as I had sufficient juice to get my tub and removable lid totally inflated, it was time to fill it with water and join the chiller. This half is a bit more technical and the included written directions are a tad bit complicated, so I adopted together with the model’s step-by-step video instructions, that are a godsend. The toughest half is connecting the 2 hoses from the chiller to the bathtub—one to suck water into the chiller, and one to flow into it again out—which may get difficult when tightening the valves. However as soon as they’re correctly related and the filter is popped, you are good to go.

Hydragun touts that each one of this may be arrange in quarter-hour but it surely took me, from begin to end, about an hour. Between having to cost my digital air pump, checking the video directions, and ensuring all the things was assembled appropriately, it took me about 60 minutes begin to end. This may very well be longer or shorter, relying on how tech-savvy and helpful you might be.

My expertise

As soon as all the things was able to go, I plugged my chiller into my outside electrical outlet and booted it up. The touchscreen is pretty straightforward to make use of—there is a sliding thermometer that means that you can set your required temperature—the compressor will mechanically warmth or cool your water relying on what temperature you select and what the temperature of the water already is. As soon as it reaches your required temp, it’ll mechanically maintain it there, too.

I opted to start out with Hydragun’s really useful beginner-friendly temp of fifty°F. Since my water temperature got here out of the hose at 56°F, I did not have to attend very lengthy earlier than my tub was prepared for plunging. How rapidly it cooled down water stunned me—I waited possibly quarter-hour earlier than my plunge was flowing persistently at 50°F, bought in my bathing swimsuit, and begrudgingly crawled inside.

What I like: Having the ability to lie down

My fast thought was, “Why am I doing this once more?” till I used to be totally submerged and mendacity within the tub as I might my common bathtub. After a few minute or so of acclimating to the frigid water, I noticed I used to be way more relaxed in comparison with all of the occasions I plunged into the Ice Barrel. Whereas the Ice Barrel (which is formed like a 55-gallon drum) means that you can dip your self into it, you possibly can’t actually lean again or sprawl out. In case you’re tall like me, probably the most you are able to do is crouch there throughout your plunge.

Within the Superplunge, you possibly can really lie again and chill out, which is a way more pleasurable expertise. Whereas it isn’t large enough for me to stretch my legs out fully straight, I am completely comfy with them barely bent. It is far more comfy than crouching down and holding your self underwater, and I’ve discovered that by not worrying about having to prop myself up, I am totally ready chill out within the second and concentrate on my respiratory—which is the purpose of entering into it within the first place.

The chilly *and* scorching settings

One of many standout options of the Supertub Chilly Plunge is its unimaginable versatility in temperature management, providing each heating and cooling capabilities. Sure, it is marketed as a chilly plunge and I exploit it as a chilly plunge BUT—for those who actually wish to—it doubles as a scorching tub. The heating characteristic warms the water as much as a comfy 108°F, superb for stress-free sore muscle tissues and enhancing circulation.

Grant it, it takes some time for the water to warmth up or quiet down from one excessive temperature to the opposite. (It took my tub a few full day to go from 50°F to 105°F after I examined it, so maintain that in thoughts when planning your plunge schedule.) Nonetheless, this twin performance makes the Supertub a year-round important, catering to my physique’s wants regardless of the season.

Its comfort

What has turned me into a chilly plunger, although, is how handy it’s to make use of. That is really a set-it-and-forget-it product—when you set it up and select your temperature, it is good to go. There is not any every day draining, no including ice, no lugging a bathtub out and in. So long as it is in a sheltered space (or indoors), you possibly can let it run till you are able to plunge. Talking of…