Opinions (good/bad) on Laurel Mountain or American Standard Air Tubs

[akmacs]

To make a long story short, the 5x32 whirlpool tub I had ordered could not take the in-line heater that the store said it would so I am going to order another model (looking to go with air injectors instead of whirlpool jets) and wondered what the opinions are between the two brands. One difference I see is that laurel mountain claims that no mortar base is required which I am taking with a grain of salt at this point. The price points are fairly close, about $1680 for the american standard 2425 and $1370 for the laurel 183846.

For that matter would also like to hear opinions on air injectors versus the whirlpool water jet tubs.

Thanks!

[akmacs]

Looks like Laurel Mountain is not well known, or maybe just air tubs in general. I did order a laurel mountain air tub from Lowes. Oddly enough the laurel mountain website does not even show the model I ordered. I'll post some pics when it arrives for anyone else that may consider them in the future.