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We went diving with the new Garmin Descent Mk2i. This is a cool dive computer with a user experience that was clear to see Garmin Descent Mk2 Black Friday Deals 2022 and use before, during and after the scuba dive. The amazing multi-sport functionality is truly impressive – both for the amount of activities and the depth of info.It’s clear that Garmin has put improvements on the Mk2 that appeal more to technical divers than the first Descent provided, but this is still apparently a dive computer for primarily recreational divers. It’s limited to 100 meters, so tech divers using different gas mixtures can monitor them all, but an instructor may find it more useful to have real-time data of 4 other students plus their own at once. Of course, that will require the Mk2i and buying extra T1 transmitters which will go on sale sometime closer to New Year’s.
Six dive modes as well as multi-GNSS support and ABC sensors — including an underwater compass — know every part of your dive from entry to exit (GPS tracking does not work underwater)When I heard that the opportunity had arisen to review the new Garmin Descent Mk2 dive computer, I nearly fell out of my seat in excitement. I had heard other freedivers’ impressions of the Mk1, but had never seen it in person, so I was ecstatic to try out the newest model. The main specifications of the Mk2 that thrilled me the most to try out were the heart rate measurements, the GPS function (as my mooring lines in Xiao Liuqiu, Taiwan are placed 3-5m/10-16ft underwater), and the smartwatch components, as I was already in the market for one.
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First Impressions Garmin Descent Mk2 Freediving Dive Computer The Garmin Descent Mk2 dive computer. The Garmin Descent Mk2 is a pleasure to look at. Really. The details are incredible: the stainless steel bezel, the easily-accessible buttons with a solid feel to them, the high-resolution screen with vivid colors that are visible even in direct sunlight, and the silicone band with closely-placed notches that ensures a perfect fit. The watch faces are completely customizable and give you the option to see plenty of information directly on the screen, such as calories burned, heart rate, date, day of the week, steps, battery life, sunrise time, second time zone, weather, etc. You can even change the background color, accent color, and have the option of downloading more watch faces from the ConnectIQ™ Store. The Mk2 also has QuickFit™ watch band compatibility to easily change watch bands with no tools required. Garmin Descent Mk2 freediving dive computer display The vibrant display of the Garmin Descent Mk2.
While the interface is absolutely vibrant, the menu can be a bit overwhelming at first, and takes a while to get used to. The buttons have placements that do not feel natural at first, but over time become second nature. The size of the Mk2 itself is quite large; I have very small, thin wrists, and the dive computer might feel a bit overwhelming for everyday wear for those with smaller wrists, however this does not stop me from wearing it daily, even on non-diving days. GPS and Compass In Xiao Liuqiu, Taiwan, all the mooring lines in the ocean are located about 3-5m (10-16ft) underwater. This means that a freediver needs to remember surface markers or use GPS to find a place to attach their buoy, which is not always reliable. Thankfully, searching for and saving specific diving spots on the Garmin Descent Mk2 is especially easy. Connecting to GPS is almost instantaneous, and saving a new location requires a couple of presses of a button and almost no effort.
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The screen for locating a particular point on the map is very detailed and clear, and spots can be renamed directly on the device and marked with separate icons to differentiate dive sites. I was very happy to find out that if I have the coordinates of a dive site, I can input them into the Mk2 and it will navigate me to the destination. I cannot save the location directly to my dive computer without being physically present at the dive site, but at least I can locate a site and save it afterwards. One thing I would love to see from an update is the ability to share saved dive locations directly with another Garmin user, which Garmin is working on. These are definitely not drawbacks, just minor additions that would certainly be welcome. Navigation to a dive site on the Garmin Descent Mk2 dive computer freediving. Navigation to a dive site on the Garmin Descent Mk2. I also would not mind a different interface for locating dive sites as the GPS arrow is quite big and can sometimes be difficult to determine exactly which direction to go towards, especially as you get closer to the dive site and are not able to zoom into the map. I was informed that Garmin is also working on improved navigation experience purpose-built for divers in the water and on location sharing experience, so I look forward to these future updates! Notifications, Alerts, and Logs Garmin Descent Mk2 screen freediving dive computer.
The Garmin Descent Mk2 dive mode screen underwater with heart rate measurement. The Descent Mk2 has an excellent apnea mode data screen that has all of the relevant information a freediver needs with no distracting extra information or colors. The main screen has the current surface interval time with the last dive’s dive time, maximum depth, and water temperature. The next screen has the current time and heart rate, and the last screen is a map with your location on it. Simple, easy to navigate, and a pleasure to read with the large font and simple layout. Review: Garmin Descent Mk2 Dive Computer – Freediving Perspectives 1 Three after-dive data screens on the Garmin Descent Mk2. One of my favorite features is the choice between depth notifications that are audible, haptic, or both.
I can hear the audible depth notification clearly when I dive and feel it vibrate on my wrist at the same time, which means I never miss a depth notification, of which you can set multiple. Having the Mk2 on means that I no longer have to tuck my dive computer into my hood to hear an alarm so I do not risk missing my freefall or mouthfill charge notification. Along with being able to set multiple depth notifications, you can also set time notifications, which can be useful for hangs or for spearos on the hunt. One drawback is that the surface interval timer is set by the user, so there is no formula for surface interval timing that is calculated based on the previous dive’s data, which would be a helpful addition. Garmin Descent Mk2 Dive application screen computer freediving Garmin Dive™ application screen. The dive log is available to look at on the watch, but I prefer to look at it on the Garmin Dive™ application. It is thoroughly detailed, has timelines of depth, heart rate, and water temperature that you can overlay to see all of the different parts of the dive at once, and is all organized in a clear manner. I can even see the calories I burned during a dive! The only drawback is that I cannot see my average ascent speed for the entire dive, which would be helpful for training dives, although Garmin says they are working on this aspect for upcoming enhancements.
Battery Life and Connectivity The battery life of the Descent Mk2 is the most impressive I have seen out of any rechargeable dive computer, including smartwatches and fitness trackers in general.
I have no problem getting two weeks out of the battery, even with it connected to my phone, and can easily have an entire week of battery life with frequent freediving sessions. The connectivity is also very impressive; getting a GPS signal is almost immediate with advanced satellite connectivity, and the Mk2 has no problem staying connected via Bluetooth and syncing to my Android phone all day. HR Connectivity The heart rate measurement on the watch seems quite accurate on land and in water. Motion and watch fit affect wrist-based optical HR solutions, so I was advised to wear the Descent as tightly as possible on my wrist for best results during a dive, which means having to roll up longer wetsuit sleeves.
You also have the option to purchase the HRM-Swim chest strap, which can be used up to 5ATM and stores the heart rate data after a dive at the surface. I do not have this strap yet, so I cannot comment on it specifically, but I do love being able to see my heart rate at the surface before a dive and watching it as I do warm-up hangs, which I find extremely impressive. It is marvelous to see my heart rate during a dive, and I am not sure I can go back to not being able to see it on other dive computers.
Enhanced wrist-based heart rate estimates and Pulse Ox Lets you store and review data from up to 200 dives right on your wrist and share and review dives in the Garmin Dive app downloaded to your paired compatible smartphone Battery life: up to 80 hours in dive mode, up to 16 days in smartwatch mode and up to 15 hours in GPS mode with music Where to Buy: Amazon with worldwide shipping Beyond the air integration feature with SubWave technology that only the Mk2i has, the only other difference is that it has a titanium bezel and backplate, whereas the Mk has stainless steel. Like the Mark 1 apnea diving and closed-circuit rebreather-modes are available on an even-better 1.4 inch display. With the Garmin Dive app finding dive spots with entry/exit points is useful, as is the preloaded dive data for wrecks reefs and tide data. Just look on the app for a new spot, mark it and your Mk2 will show you the way.
As a dive computer and smartwatch, the suite of apps (Garmin Dive, Garmin Connect, Garmin Golf, Garmin Explore and Garmin IQ) demonstrate its applications topside as a multisport GPS watch, the likes of which they have been making with a lot of success over the years (check out the Fenix series). garmin-mk2-dive-watch-apnea Of the available apps for topside activities, the addition Garmin Descent Mk2 Black Friday Deals 2022 of color maps for over 42,000 golf courses worldwide is impressive and appeals to a leisure segment, while runners, hikers and climbers will appreciate the altimeter, as they did on the Mk1.
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