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Try SCR Diving with the Mares Horizon
For divers seeking to leave their large scuba cylinder behind, sign up for an SSI Try SCR Diving experience today! In this introductory SCR course, you will try a revolutionary semi-closed rebreather system that is easy to use, natural to dive, and designed with all levels of diver in mind. The Mares Horizon is in a class of its own amongst semi-closed rebreathers.
Enjoy a new experience diving with fewer bubbles, improved buoyancy, and increased dive time. The Mares Horizon semi-closed rebreather is the perfect companion for avid photographers and wildlife enthusiasts. Get up close and personal with marine life; Try SCR Diving today!
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Facts and Training Standards
Amount of Academic Sessions
2
Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions
1
Maximum Training Depth
12 m / 40 ft
Suggested duration (h)
4–6
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Experience the silent world of rebreathers
Here are the benefits you can expect from attending this training program:
Discover the fascination of rebreather diving
Enjoy this lightweight revolutionary rebreather
Gain knowledge of the basic theories behind SCR diving
Continue your SSI Extended Range Training
Did you enjoy diving with the Mares Horizon in the Try SCR course? Start your rebreather training on a semi-closed rebreather in the SCR Diving course and conduct no-decompression dives to a maximum depth of 30 meters. Do you want to take your semi-closed rebreather deeper? Take the SCR Extended Range program and learn to dive safely to a maximum depth of 40 meters.
Are you looking to dive deeper or longer than even semi-closed rebreathers allow? Take the next step in your technical diving journey and become a closed-circuit rebreather diver with SSI’s CCR Diving course.
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Training Prerequisites
SSI Entry-Level Programs – Open Water Diver, Freediver, or Mermaid require students to complete a water fitness evaluation prior to open water training. The goal of this evaluation is to determine a comfort level baseline consisting of:
Swim Assessment
Survival Float
Technical Requirements
To start training, students must create a MySSI profile. This can either be done via the SSI website at www.divessi.com/register or by installing the MySSI App.
Simply download the app for either iOS or Android, set up the user profile, and access the world of diving in minutes! The MySSI App safely stores everything in one place, online or offline – training materials, logbook, and certification cards. This includes Recreational Scuba, Extended Range, Freediving and Mermaid.
Training Center Selection & Affiliation
Every student must select an SSI Training Center as their “Training Partner” during the course registration process. Affiliation ensures personalized service and a high-quality training experience.
Students can also change affiliation or choose to affiliate with multiple Training Centers in their user profile. When affiliating with a Training Center online or via the MySSI App, a Privacy Policy Agreement will be processed to comply with GDPR regulations.
Medical & Administrative Requirements
Each student or candidate must complete the required SSI Training Record Forms prior to participating in any SSI training program. The forms for minors must be reviewed and signed by a parent or guardian.
Responsible Diver Code
SSI Responsible Diver Code - Scuba DivingSSI Responsible Diver Code - FreedivingSSI Responsible Diver Code - Extended Range DivingDiver Medical Statement & Questionnaire or Physician’s Approval to Dive (where required)
Training Assumption of Risk, Liability Release, & Liability Release, & Hold Harmless Agreement (where required / not applicable within the European Union)
Program-specific Completion Record (done by the Instructor prior to certification)
Training Course Costs
Training consists of various components which are either charged singly or as a package depending on the selected Training Center. The components are:
Training Materials / Digital Kit
Tuition for Academics and In-Water Training
Open Water Training Dives
Certification
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