Garmin Malaysia today announced the Descent Mk2 and Descent Mk2i dive computers, the next-generation suite of dive products packed with features for both underwater and on the surface.
Apart from the Descent Mk2 series, the Descent T1 transmitter will also be made available soon. The Descent Mk2i watch-style dive computer pairs with the Descent T1 transmitter via Garmin’s proprietary SubWave technology to deliver tank pressure data to the diver. The Descent T1 enables you to monitor tank pressure, remaining air time and air consumption rate for multiple types of diving.
“With premium features for both underwater and topside adventures, along with advanced air integration, the Descent Mk2i and Descent T1 transmitters are essential equipment for divers,” said Mr Ivan Ong, Senior Manager of Aeco Technologies Sdn. Bhd.
Cutting edge dive technology for a comprehensive dive ecosystem
SubWave is a revolutionary new sonar-based communication system that provides increased range and reliability over traditional air integration systems.
The Descent Mk2 and Descent Mk2i feature Garmin’s most sought-after everyday smartwatch features making it one of the most sophisticated and connected watch-style dive computers on the market today.
The Descent Mk2i dive computer can simultaneously monitor tank pressure from up to five paired Descent T1 transmitters (each sold separately) via the SubWave sonar data network, so that divers can view tank pressure, air time remaining, gas consumption rate and monitor other divers or additional tanks within a 10 meter range making the Descent Mk2i and Descent T1 an ideal solution for instructors.
Dives are automatically logged in the new free Garmin Dive™ app, which provides a detailed analysis for each dive activity, including max depth, bottom time and a map of surface entry and exit points.
Use the explore feature in the app to search through more than 2,700 dives sites from around the world. The watches are also preloaded with hundreds of dive sites so you can view wreck and reef locations and tide data to find the best spots to explore, storing up to 200 dives on your wrist and review dives on the Garmin Dive app.
Your reliable buddy underwater and above water
The Descent Mk2 Series support up to 6 dive modes as well as multi-GNSS support and ABC sensors for single and multiple gas dives, gauge, apnea, apnea hunt and closed circuit rebreather.
The watches feature an underwater 3-axis compass and displays depth, dive time, temperature, NDL/TTS, ascent/descent rates, gas mix, PO2, N2 loading, decompression/safety stop information, time-of-day, and more. This data is all viewed on a crisp 1.4-inch sunlight readable colour display, which is 36 percent larger than the Descent Mk1.
Other smartwatch features include notifications for calls, texts and calendar alerts and more right on the wrist, music storage with compatible service support and a Pulse Oximeter for blood oxygen monitoring.
The Descent Mk2 and Descent Mk2i boast a battery life of up to 16 days in smartwatch mode and up to 80 hours in dive mode. The Descent Mk2i has a battery life of up to 32 hours when paired with a Descent T1. The T1 transmitter is depth rated to 11 ATM and has a battery life of up to 110 hours of diving with a user-replaceable CR123 battery.
Pricing and Availability
- The Descent Mk2 and Descent Mk2i are available now at AECO Online Store, Lazada, Shopee and all authorised Garmin Brand Shops at a suggested retail price of RM6,399 and RM7,399 respectively.
- TheDescentT1 will be made available soon with the price to be revealed.
To learn more, visit garmin.com.my/minisite/descent/descent-mk2
