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Kohler Flipside: Are four shower heads better than one?
It's the challenge of almost all technological progress: How do you add more features without adding more complexity? We think one of the best answers we've seen recently is the Flipside hand-shower head by Kohler, which manages to cram four independent streams into one head. While most heads use filters to adjust the water flow, the Flipside's runs the water through a different opening every time you rotate the head 90°.
Kohler sent a Flipside our way, and we're pleased to say it's almost as simple to install as it is to use. The main head made our morning shower feel like standing under a waterfall, while the massage settings ranged from a gentle mist to staccato raindrops. Due to drop May 1, the Flipside will sell for $125 $107. That's quite a bit steeper than most of the wares at Home Depot, so we put the question to you: Is this shower upgrade worth it?
UPDATE: Kohler just contacted us to mention that the list price of the Flipside is $107; retail will likely be lower.
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By Old Man Dotes at 11:58 AM ON 04/28/09
"Is this shower upgrade worth it?" No. The hard water in my area will make it look nasty, and stop working well, in 6 to 9 months. I can buy at least 3 plastic showerheads that do the same thing with a twist-ring instead of a flipping head for $125.
By Dirty Bird at 1:56 PM ON 04/28/09
I think this shower is pretty cool looking. Can't wait to try it out. I really like its retro factor - and the unique spray heads!
By Erebiel at 3:28 PM ON 04/28/09
Dirty Bird,
Astroturfing is such an ugly and obvious thing..
By Dave T at 6:57 PM ON 04/28/09
I like the looks too, but hard water stains will make it look pretty bad in a hurry. Cool idea though.
By bodwinsgirl at 7:23 AM ON 04/30/09
I would have to agree with Old Man Dotes. I have a handheld, stainless steel twist ring shower head at home with the same 4 settings and it cost about $35. This thing is definitely not worth the price.
By jacked-in at 4:15 PM ON 04/30/09
Overpriced... And I happen to need a new shower head!!
I have a real problem with Kohler anyway.
My automatic faucet I installed in the master bathroom is SO frustrating - only turning on when IT wants...! Painful...
And my fancy Kohler toilet will clog up easily. Many times a year...
So my advise - by somebody else's products.
Kohler bytes!
By supermanflies at 7:40 PM ON 05/03/09
Sure it's worth it. The shower is one of the most important features of a home.
By Don at 1:17 PM ON 05/21/09
Well, do a little research on the net (like 5 minutes) and you can find it for $70.00.
By Donna at 11:07 AM ON 06/10/09
You can zap hard water stains pretty quickly by soaking the piece in vinegar.
By Builder Bob at 10:13 PM ON 08/25/09
How does it mount on the wall?
Hand held is exactly that, I would want this wall mounted
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