Comments on: Floatation Tanks – What The Hell Happened?

By: Rosie

Rosie — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:59:31 +0000

I hadnt thought to much about these floatation tanks but came upon a link that led me to this page and now i’m curious….I checked out the units in the UK and they look lovely, big and they could be very expensive. Do you think the spas are generating alot of business?

By: minercha

minercha — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:08:28 +0000

It’d be interesting to contact the hospital in Appleton, WI and see if they still have the tanks in place. If not, why? Is there anyone still there that could give that particular history?

I don’t know why tanks didn’t meet expectations of staying power. They’re so effective! The price of an individual tank is obviously a deterrent for many individuals, but as a business investment it seems to work.

By: Dr. Fiscalson

Dr. Fiscalson — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:54:30 +0000

I agree with the “What the hell happened” response. It’s surprising that float tanks are still outside the public consciousness and it’s unclear to me what the reason for this is.

I suppose one could drift into conspiracy theories–powers that be attempting to subvert the popularity of the tanks through subtle propaganda–but I have no proof for this of course! Maybe the reason is much more mundane.

I think the revival of float tanks could happen in part by float center owners focusing on aggressive (and creative) marketing, sending press releases, and maybe even offering “Your first float is free” specials so Joe and Jane Public can say “What do I have to lose by trying this wacky thing out?”