SCR Diving (HORIZON)

Unlock the future of diving for just $350. Join Ocean Therapy Scuba and earn your Horizon SCR Diver certification during our Special Event. Key Benefits of SCR Diving 1. Extended Dive Time SCRs recycle a significant portion of exhaled gas, dramatically improving gas efficiency. This allows much longer bottom times compared to open‑circuit scuba, especially on nitrox mixtures. 2. Reduced Gas Consumption Because the system reuses part of each breath, divers carry less gas for the same dive duration. This makes SCR diving more cost‑effective over time and ideal for repetitive or deeper dives. 3. Quieter, Low‑Bubble Diving SCRs vent far fewer bubbles than open‑circuit systems. This creates a silent, low‑disturbance dive, allowing closer encounters with marine life and a more immersive underwater experience. 4. More Stable Breathing Mix Systems like the Mares Horizon SCR maintain a consistent nitrox mix, which can help reduce decompression stress and improve safety margins on deeper or longer dives. 5. Increased Versatility SCRs can be used for a wide range of dives—from shallow reefs to deeper wrecks—and can adapt to different nitrox mixes and dive conditions. This makes them a strong choice for divers expanding into extended range. 6. Easier to Learn Than CCR SCRs offer many of the advantages of rebreathers but with simpler operation, fewer failure points, and a more forgiving learning curve than full closed‑circuit systems. 7. Enhanced Situational Awareness With fewer bubbles and a smoother breathing cycle, divers often report feeling more relaxed and more connected to the environment—ideal for photography, videography, and exploration.