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Comparison of Altitude Training Systems

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==Mechanical Hypoxic Generators==
Mechanical generators<ref name="hypo"/> either use Pressure Swing Absorption<ref name="psa"/> or a semi-permeable membrane<ref name="semi"/>. These generators tend to be expensive to purchase, but require no ongoing maintenance. Apparently CAT, Hypoxico, and Higher Peak use generators from the same supplier.
===Hypoxico===
* The elite kit is $850 and contains 8 AltoMixers giving 5,000-40,000 ft of elevation, 12 silos (CO2 scrubbers) proving 24 hours of usage, a pulse oximeter and the masks.
* 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 $30