Going with KBL beds - input anyone? - tanTALK

Kayci · 10-19-2009, 08:17 PM

After looking at all of the options - I have decided to go with the KBL beds. I am going to start with 3 MegaSun 3500, 2 MegaSun 4500, 1 Pure Energy Tower, and the KBL 6800 Alpha - plus the Versa Spa for spray. I will also be adding a SpaJet.

I would love to hear some feedback on my plan - good/bad/ugly - whatever - please let me know what you think about it.

Thanks!
Kayci

Robert K · 10-19-2009, 08:52 PM

KBL is one of the best!

eileen · 10-19-2009, 08:54 PM

I've only heard good things about KBL and they are sharp looking!

Brian Oshman · 10-19-2009, 09:32 PM

The big stuff is well worth the money, the small stuff is not real user friendly when it comes to pulling out acrylics and maintenance.

JOHN @ URI · 10-20-2009, 07:40 AM

Also watch for odd size lamps in those entry level units. Make sure they are all F71 Bipin. I've seen some come in odd sizes & you will be stuck with those lamps. High end beds are great, some of the best built.

kookyguy · 10-26-2009, 12:51 PM

We have all of those beds in our salon. The 3500s have a higher dome canopy on the top and it's a lil harder to clean the top acrylics vs other 32 lamp beds.

Cleaning aside, they look amazing and tan great!

All of the KBL units are as good as it gets, your customers will love them!

On a side note, I would not bother with the spajet. save the money and put it towards a good HP unit.

Kayci · 10-26-2009, 05:46 PM

Hey - thanks for the reply -

I was wondering - where are you located? As in, what state?

Also, just out of curiosity - regarding the Spa Jet - I have heard others say to skip it - I was wondering why on that. Not for any other reason than I just want to be fully informed, you know what I mean?

I was thinking I would incorporate it into my marketing tactics - regarding doing the spa jet to boost your tan. Of course, there are other great features too.

Please let me know details on what you think - and also - you referred to another HP bed - which one would you be talking about?

Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by kookyguy

We have all of those beds in our salon. The 3500s have a higher dome canopy on the top and it's a lil harder to clean the top acrylics vs other 32 lamp beds.

Cleaning aside, they look amazing and tan great!

All of the KBL units are as good as it gets, your customers will love them!

On a side note, I would not bother with the spajet. save the money and put it towards a good HP unit.

Brian Oshman · 10-26-2009, 06:32 PM

The Spa Jet, Hydration Station, massage beds, etc.... are just gimmicks and some, not all but just some will try it once or twice and then it will sit idle taking up valuable real estate for what your primary business is, tanning.

You will put this in, it will not get used, you will not make your money back on ita. you will sell it for pennies on the dollar, and then you will kick yourself when you finally install HP and see all of the money you left on the table thinking you were going to go for the "spa atmosphere" instead of sticking with strictly tanning. It will just be a big waste of money.

Kayci · 10-26-2009, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Oshman

The Spa Jet, Hydration Station, massage beds, etc.... are just gimmicks and some, not all but just some will try it once or twice and then it will sit idle taking up valuable real estate for what your primary business is, tanning.

You will put this in, it will not get used, you will not make your money back on ita. you will sell it for pennies on the dollar, and then you will kick yourself when you finally install HP and see all of the money you left on the table thinking you were going to go for the "spa atmosphere" instead of sticking with strictly tanning. It will just be a big waste of money.

Wow! I appreciate your directness - that is exactly what I'm looking for. What do you offer to draw people into the salon in the "off season?"

Thanks!
Kayci

engfant · 10-26-2009, 06:39 PM

No spa nutin!

10-19-2009, 08:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kayci Join Date: Sep 19 2009 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	Going with KBL beds - input anyone? After looking at all of the options - I have decided to go with the KBL beds. I am going to start with 3 MegaSun 3500, 2 MegaSun 4500, 1 Pure Energy Tower, and the KBL 6800 Alpha - plus the Versa Spa for spray. I will also be adding a SpaJet. I would love to hear some feedback on my plan - good/bad/ugly - whatever - please let me know what you think about it. Thanks! Kayci

10-19-2009, 08:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Robert K Team TanTalk Join Date: Aug 27 2002 Location: East Coast Age: 57 Posts: 2,888 Rep Power: 23	Re: Going with KBL beds - input anyone? KBL is one of the best! __________________ Robert Klem Superior UV Technologies (888) 526-7712 x77 robertk@superioruv.com

10-19-2009, 08:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
eileen Join Date: Feb 10 2005 Posts: 8,304 Rep Power: 36	Re: Going with KBL beds - input anyone? I've only heard good things about KBL and they are sharp looking! __________________ "under exposure to UV rays is as dangerous as overexposure....this is D life" eileen

10-19-2009, 09:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Brian Oshman Guest Join Date: Apr 29 2001 Location: Stewartsville, NJ Age: 56 Posts: 3,121 Rep Power: 0	Re: Going with KBL beds - input anyone? The big stuff is well worth the money, the small stuff is not real user friendly when it comes to pulling out acrylics and maintenance.

10-20-2009, 07:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
JOHN @ URI Lamp Geek Join Date: Dec 21 2001 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,913 Rep Power: 24	Re: Going with KBL beds - input anyone? Also watch for odd size lamps in those entry level units. Make sure they are all F71 Bipin. I've seen some come in odd sizes & you will be stuck with those lamps. High end beds are great, some of the best built.

10-26-2009, 12:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
kookyguy Join Date: Aug 22 2005 Posts: 770 Rep Power: 20	Re: Going with KBL beds - input anyone? We have all of those beds in our salon. The 3500s have a higher dome canopy on the top and it's a lil harder to clean the top acrylics vs other 32 lamp beds. Cleaning aside, they look amazing and tan great! All of the KBL units are as good as it gets, your customers will love them! On a side note, I would not bother with the spajet. save the money and put it towards a good HP unit.

10-26-2009, 06:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Brian Oshman Guest Join Date: Apr 29 2001 Location: Stewartsville, NJ Age: 56 Posts: 3,121 Rep Power: 0	Re: Going with KBL beds - input anyone? The Spa Jet, Hydration Station, massage beds, etc.... are just gimmicks and some, not all but just some will try it once or twice and then it will sit idle taking up valuable real estate for what your primary business is, tanning. You will put this in, it will not get used, you will not make your money back on ita. you will sell it for pennies on the dollar, and then you will kick yourself when you finally install HP and see all of the money you left on the table thinking you were going to go for the "spa atmosphere" instead of sticking with strictly tanning. It will just be a big waste of money.

10-26-2009, 06:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
engfant Join Date: May 20 2003 Posts: 9,301 Rep Power: 30	Re: Going with KBL beds - input anyone? No spa nutin!

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