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Comparison of Altitude Training Systems

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* The performance kit is $580 and contains 6 AltoMixers giving 5,000-30,000 ft of elevation, 6 silos (CO2 scrubbers) proving 12 hours of usage, a pulse oximeter and the masks.
* The starter kit is $190 and contains 3 AltoMixers giving 5,000-15,000 ft of elevation, 2 silos (CO2 scrubbers) proving 4 hours of usage, and the masks.
* Replacement silos (CO2 scrubbers) are $3022 (less in bulk)
==Oximeters==
A pulse oximeters measures the level of oxygen saturation of the blood by shining a light through the skin, usually at the finger. Standalone pulse oximeters are available from Amazon for less than $100. Two popular oximeters are an unbranded model for $55 [http://www.amazon.com/Finger-Pulse-Oximeter-SM-110-Carry/dp/B000GEBU9K Finger Pulse Oximeter SM-110] and the $100 [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002CAPUWY Nonin GO2].
==See Also==
* [[Altitude Training]]
* [[Altitude Training Approaches]]
* [[Book Review – Altitude Training and Athletic Performance]]
==References==
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