Floatation tanks

What is a float tank like?

What is a float tank like?

First of all, let’s clear up some confusion.  Some people call it a float tank or floatation tank, or maybe a float cabin. Others call them sensory deprivation tanks. We often call them float pods, but it all amounts to the same general principle.  Sometimes we call it a ‘float environment’ to keep it general.

We have floated in a lot of different types of float environment and there are many excellent float pods, tanks and cabins out there. Of course the most important factor is the quality of the float they deliver.

We have chosen to have ‘I-sopod’ float tanks at Float in the Forest, and we’d love to show you why.

Awesome design

We think design is important, for practical and aesthetic reasons.

As you can see the I-sopod float tanks are sleek and curvy, with an intriguing, futuristic form. People often comment on how friendly and welcoming they look, with their smiling faces!

The i-sopod design is the distillation of decades of experience running float centres, with every aspect carefully thought out to deliver the best quality float.

They incorporate high density insulation throughout, to ensure optimum temperature and comfort during your float.

The ventilation system makes ingenious use of the stack effect to ensure an ample supply of fresh air in perfect silence.

The fabrication techniques employed in their manufacture were honed over many years and are tried and tested in the yacht and aerospace industries.  Every i-sopod is hand built and finished, with a rare level of attention to detail.

Spacious

I-sopods are bigger than most other float tanks, being larger than a double bed and pretty tall, giving a spacious feel and a sense of freedom.

The float tank has an internal floating area of over 2.3m / 7.5ft long and 1.45m / 4.75ft wide., so even the largest of people will have plenty of room.

A personal connection

I-sopod float tanks are designed and built in the UK, which is great as we love to support local businesses where possible.

We first met the manufacturers of I-sopods at their float centre in London, which launched in 1993.  This is where we first floated, back in 1999 and you can read about Will’s first float here.

Running their own float centre gave them the opportunity to work with a huge variety of different types of float tanks and pods over the years.  This meant they learned from experience what makes a good tank and what to avoid.  By 2008 they channelled all this knowledge into the state-of-the-art design that is the I-sopod.

We have always had good experiences in I-sopods.  They consistently deliver the optimum conditions for a great float.

We can’t wait for you to come and experience them for yourself!