Lay-Down vs Seated Hyperbaric Chambers: Which Is Right for You?
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Hyperbaric Buying Guide
How you'll sit, rest and get in and out of your chamber shapes every session you have in it. Here's how lay-down and seated chambers compare, and who each one suits best.
The Short Answer
Choose seated if you prefer an upright, open feel, or you like to read and work during sessions. Choose lay-down if you want to fully rest, meditate or nap.
Side by Side
| Lay-Down | Seated | |
|---|---|---|
| Getting in and out | Side entry, or rotate the zipper to the top and step in | Step in and sit down |
| How it feels | Cocooned and restful | Open, with more headroom |
| During sessions | Rest, meditate or nap | Read, work or watch |
| Footprint | Long and low | Compact floor space, needs ceiling height |
| Often chosen by | People who want deep rest | Anyone who prefers sitting upright |
Our Seated Chambers
Our flagship Volaira Ascend is a luxury soft chamber for sitting or reclining, adjustable from 1.3 to 1.5 ATA with an internal frame for a spacious, refined session. For higher pressure, the Volaira Legacy and OXYREVO Space60 are seated hard-shell chambers available up to 2.0 ATA. For 1.3 ATA seated sessions, Newtowne offers the Shoe, Long Shoe and walk-in Tent, and Summit To Sea offers the Dive Vertical (40 inches wide, 85 inches tall) and the roomier Grand Dive Vertical (60 inches wide).
Volaira Legacy
Seated hard shell, up to 2.0 ATA
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OXYREVO Space60
Seated hard shell, up to 2.0 ATA
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Newtowne Long Shoe
Seated soft chamber, 1.3 ATA
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Summit To Sea Dive Vertical
Seated soft chamber, 1.3 ATA
View →Our Lay-Down Chambers
At 1.3 ATA, Summit To Sea offers the Shallow Dive, Dive and Grand Dive, and Newtowne offers 27-, 34- and 40-inch chambers. The Volaira Horizon, OXYREVO Apex 32 and Apex 36 are soft lay-down chambers that adjust up to 1.5 ATA. For a lay-down hard shell, the Volaira Haven and OxyAir OLV-YT01 go up to 2.0 ATA.
Getting in is easier than most people expect. Our soft lay-down chambers either have a side entry, or can be rotated so the zipper sits on top, letting you step in and lie down.
Volaira Horizon
Lay-down soft chamber, 1.3–1.5 ATA
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Newtowne 27"
Lay-down soft chamber, 1.3 ATA
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Summit To Sea Grand Dive
Lay-down soft chamber, 1.3 ATA
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Volaira Haven
Lay-down hard shell, up to 2.0 ATA
View →Can't Decide? Have Both.
OXYREVO Forward 90
Sit, recline or lie fully down, with an adjustable folding chair and an internal support frame. A good fit for households where different people want different positions.
View the Forward 90 →Measure Before You Choose
For a lay-down chamber, check you have the floor length plus room around the entry. For a seated chamber, check your ceiling height as well as floor space. We're happy to check the dimensions against your room before you order. See our Hyperbaric Chamber Size Guide.
Before You Buy
A prescription is required for chambers purchased for private consumer use; clinics and professional facilities do not need one. We can help connect you with a licensed telemedicine provider if you need one. You may also want to read our guides to 1.3 ATA vs. 1.5 ATA and soft shell vs. hard shell chambers, or the full Hyperbaric Chamber Buying Guide.
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Tell us who'll be using the chamber, how they like to spend their sessions, and the room you have in mind. We'll match you to the right style.
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