Master Spas' Chilly GOAT cold tubs come in two different formats, not two sizes of the same thing. The Alpine is a single-purpose cold plunge. The Valaris combines a cold plunge with a full hot tub zone for contrast therapy. Here's the real difference.
The specs, side by side
| Alpine | Valaris | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 1 | 3 |
| Dimensions | 84" x 42" x 30" | 84" x 84" x 30" |
| Jets | 2 | 18 |
| Water capacity | 120 gallons | 270 gallons |
| Dry weight | 620 lbs | 1,010 lbs |
| Full weight | 1,810 lbs | 3,820 lbs |
Alpine: dedicated cold plunge
The Alpine is built to do one thing well: cold water immersion. Standard features include powerful cooling, SoftTread™ nonslip flooring, premium LED lighting, an advanced UV water purification system, energy-efficient insulation, Wi-Fi app control, and a premium insulated safety cover. If cold plunge is the only thing on your list, it's the smaller single-person option that covers it.
Valaris: hot and cold in one system
The Valaris includes everything the Alpine has, plus three features the Alpine doesn't: a Hot & Cold, In One System setup with two separate bodies of water and independent temperature controls, dedicated Contrast Therapy functionality for alternating between hot and cold, and Relaxing Heat Therapy through its own hydromassage jets on the hot side. That's also why the Valaris seats 3 instead of 1, and carries far more jets (18 vs. 2). Most of that jet count lives in the hot-water side of the unit.
Which one fits your routine
- Just want cold plunge, nothing else: the Alpine is the smaller, single-purpose option.
- Want contrast therapy (alternating hot and cold) in one footprint, or want to share the experience with others: the Valaris is built specifically for that, with real hot tub seating built in.
Cold plunge is a very different experience in person than it sounds like on paper. If you're weighing these two, come try both at any of our California showrooms. We can walk you through the real temperature ranges and help you figure out which setup fits your recovery routine.