Go deeper.
Stay longer.

As open-circuit dives become deeper and longer, helium consumption becomes a significant part of the cost and logistics. This is particularly relevant when planning repeated dives or expeditions in locations where helium is difficult to obtain.

A CCR uses substantially less helium during the dive than an equivalent open-circuit configuration. For divers regularly undertaking deeper or longer dives, that can reduce gas logistics and make some dive plans more practical. It does not make CCR the cheaper or simpler choice for every diver: the unit itself, training, maintenance and additional procedures all need to be considered.

CCR isn't automatically the right choice for every diver or every dive. It is another tool for technical divers who want to extend what they can do underwater.

A rebreather is a major investment, and choosing the wrong unit or configuration can create problems long after the purchase has been made.

If you're considering CCR training, talk to me before buying a unit. I can help you understand the options, work out what is appropriate for your goals and, where appropriate, help facilitate the purchase of a unit.

There isn't one CCR that is right for every diver. The best choice depends on the diving you want to do, your longer-term plans and how you intend to train.

I have also written about which GUE CCR to choose, including the factors worth considering before you buy.

Technical Diver 1 and Technical Diver 2 provide a progressive open-circuit route into deeper mixed-gas diving. CCR provides another option for divers who want more time at depth while reducing the helium demands and logistics associated with deeper open-circuit diving.

If you're not sure which route makes sense for your goals, get in touch. We can talk through what you want to dive and work backwards from there.