Is The Garmin Descent Mk2 The Best Technical Diving Computer?
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- Is The Garmin Descent Mk2 The Best Technical Diving Computer? It's here! My add-on review of the Garmin Descent Mk2 from a technical diving stand point. I know! I promised this months ago, but I finally got round to putting my thoughts on video!
If you haven't seen our full review video for the Garmin Descent Mk2 and Mk2i, you should probably watch that first: • Garmin Descent Mk2, Mk...
Sorry for the delay on this one!
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Is The Garmin Descent Mk2 The Best Technical Diving Computer?
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I bought mk2i on the day it was released and I'm wearing it since then almost continuously. Great diving computer and great smart watch for all my other hobbies like gym training, hiking etc
I have a MKII I bought it directly after your review. I am planning on taking the TDI advanced nitrox and deco procedures with it later this year. As far as a regular dive computer, I have used it on both day and night dives and I really like it. On night dives I did have to push the light up button to read the screen, but it stayed on long enough and was plenty bright enough for me to read it without issues. Some of the data can show kind of small, but if you can read the pedometer, temperature or heart rate monitor on the screen out of the water, then nothing will be an issue in the water (things magnify in water). Downloading data to your phone happens automatically if you're near it, so it isn't like an extra task.
The out of water features are pretty great if you don't already own a fitness/smart watch. I use it to track bicycle riding, weight lifting walking, etc... It can track your sleep, but I only tried it out for a couple weeks, noticed my sleep pattern is pretty consistent and that sleep tracking is mostly a novelty and quit wearing it to bed. You can also use it to track calories burned swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, and since you can create activities and it bases your calories on what you tell it your height, weight and age are compared with your heart rate you could probably track any activity. ANY activity
Had my Mk2i from when it first came out. LOVE IT. Not a tech diver so doesn’t bother me the Teric is brighter. This watch is all superior and rate it hard. Great review and great content as usual man. Thanks again
James Thank you for the information. I am still a rec diver and bought the Shearwater Peregrine for now; however, I might stay in the Shearwater as I do not have 20/20 vision. I do like the tip for the 6m safety stop due to the boats and I will use that in the future. Thanks again for the wealth of knowledge that you are imparting on the Scuba World. Be Safe
Hi Dave,
I use the Garmin MK2i, and I have definitely no 20/20, but I have corrected multifocal glasses and I can read my Garmin without any problem. The display, in my humble opinion, is suprisably big and good to read. I wouldn't replace it as I also use it for golf and bicycling too.
Thank you sir! For the follow up. I purchased the mk2i from your review and others and didn’t like the display and got the teric. I’m very happy with my purchase as I just started my technical training in west palm beach. Good luck to you James I appreciate your channel and look forward to your content!
I'm a tech diver and I agree with all your points James. I need the larger display of the Perdex for my eyes. 🤿👍🏽
This is all great information!
I bought an i200c for my OW, and put about 60 dives on it before I bought the Mk2 with the intention of taking Tec classes this fall. I absolutely love my Mk2. As a runner, as a surfer, as a hiker, as a smart watch, as a health tracker, and yes, as a diver.
I really appreciate hearing a review of the Mk2 from a Tec diving perspective. Every Tec diver I’ve spoken to is singing praises to shearwater 6 ways from Sunday, and all the Garmin users I talk to aren’t Tec divers. This video, therefore, is incredibly insightful. Thank you for getting around to it, and glad to hear your ear is doing better!
I got the i200c as well, was thinking the Garmin would be a nice upgrade when the time for tec comes, but this video puts things into perspective.
@@Larutus I agree. My long term plan is to eventually get a Perdix and retire my Garmin to a back up (As of now my Garmin is primary and my i200c is backup).
By the time I get to that point, though, I will likely be well into Tec diving to the extent that I can have little niche complaints about my dive computer than a Shearwater will remedy. So far, far into the future.
@@madi8536 I will see how my scuba journey goes, doubt I will be doing anything beyond recreational for the next couple years, till then, by current gear set is gonna be more than enough.
I’ve been waiting for this! Yay!!! Ok now to watch it...
Great review, just bought the Mk2, but have a cobra, D6i, D9TX, DX, Zoop, and the square one, I have a stinger too, bought the mk2 for hiking, diving and other sports, and connectivity to my reach mini, I’ve basically replaced my Apple Watch with the mk2
Thanks as always, James.
I've gone from Zoop Novo to Suunto D5 (mistake) to Teric and had a bit of fear that I should have gotten (waited for) the Descent mk2. I'm just about to start into tec diving and glad to know I made the right choice. Maybe someday I'll want the Descent's non-dive features, but for now I'm loving my Teric and not needing more.
why the Suunto D5 a mistake? I have the Zoop novo and considering an upgrade too.
I got the peregrine, im still geeking out about it.
I am loving my Mk2i although I am only an rec diver. I love the that my daily wear is also my diving watch. It stays on my wrist 24/7 unless it is charging. With normal wear I can go almost 2 weeks between charges. If I an running, biking or diving more often it may be a week between. But the battery life is awesome. My only complaint is the black finish not being super durable which i would expect for a sports watch that cost $2400 AUD.
Thanks for the review! No update on the transmitter noise? I was hoping they would fix /change that....
I am still using my mk2i for tec diving a year later. Although the brightness is indeed not great, I got used to it and it doesn't bother me. It's really a great dive computer and fitness smart watch. I look forward to what mk3i has to offer
Hi James had my MK2i about one month now and managed 2 dives with it weather not been kind ... taking a bit of getting used to ... but I also use it in my training activities ... will give you more on my thoughts in six months time ... I’m not a tec diver so can’t comment on that but will be doing a few wrecks soon hopefully 🇬🇧🏴
I have the Garmin MK2 and love it. My wife has the Teric and she loves hers. Personally, I like the extra features for running and skiing and I find the screen very easy to see at all depths and in bright sunlight, yes the Teric is brighter as it uses OLED but it also kills the battery. My wife charged her Teric every other night during our 2 week diving trip (3 dives a day), I charged my MK2 once and I probably could have got away with it as was still on 30%. That said, despite the terrible menu system of the Teric, it is a lovely bit of kit as is the Garmin and either for me are great tech diving computers (always were similar on deco time and TTS and funnily enough, our backups Suunto Eon Core on aggressive algorithm setting was also very similar to the Teric/Garmin). Safe diving all :)
I bought the mk2i as my first dive computer. I did a lot of research and I'm still learning new things it can do. To start with, I have sleep apnea, and tracking my sleep helps me to understand what's going on when I'm not sleeping well. As I review my dives, having heart rate information helps me to equate those how I feel in the water to what is going on with my SAC rate at the same time. Having good information at your fingertips helps you to make decisions to improve your dives on the fly. There are a few settings that really help with reading underwater 1. Backlight -> Brightness, you can adjust brightness while underwater. I think it defaults to 50% 2. Menu -> Scroll down into settings -> Activities Apps -> Single Gas -> Single Gas Settings -> Big Numbers. Much easier to read. Some of my additional favorite features 1. GPS location saving and it shows in the dive log. I save my favorite sharks teeth locations at the surface for where I want to try next. 2. phone integration- acknowledge MFA and get text notifications
Thank you James, for another great Video. You reinforced me keeping my Teric/Perdix combo. I was very much on the fence about selling my Teric, then I remember I would need a new transmitter or and additional. Lets see, SPG, Teric/Perdix Transmitter, Garmin Transmitter, yeah do not need it. I like AI, I believe in AI, yes even in Tech. I will say this.... I bought my Teric Day 1, and picked up my Perdix about 9 months ago. I find my Eyes turning to the Perdix 90% of the time. The bigger screen is just font size easier to read.
Makes total sense to me!
As a middle aged Tech Diver with the usual crappy eyesight, I held off on buying a Descent MK2 as a backup to my Perdix specifically because screen wasn’t clear enough. However, I heard that Garmin brought out a feature called “big numbers” in a recent firmware update. I tried this out on a mates Descent and bam, problem solved. With big numbers on, brightness set to 50% instead of 20%, and brightness set to “always on” during the dive, it’s problem solved! I can now easily read everything on the screen.
For me this was a huge issue so really glad the bods at Garmin have done some about it.
With regards to everything else, I love the Descent. One thing I also notice in addition to everything else discussed, is how comfy it feels on your wrist compared to a lot of the other watch style dive computers out there.
I have a Shearwater Terric I use for tech diving and a Garmin Fenix 6 I use for everyday wear. I was considering Decent 2 to replace the need for two watches. I guess I could always have a Terric and Decent 2 for backup.
I am really happy with Garmin Fenix 5 when I am on the surface, but underwater I am using Perdix.
You had mentioned the pinging of the sonar. Can you use a hose the length of a regular gauge hose and clip it at your hip just behind you or on a tank strap? Maybe this will get it more out of audible range? Also, of all the features yu speak of in both videos, does it have GPS? Will it et you back to the boat? Can you set waypoints for things you have found under water and want to return to at a later date? I have been binging your videos and have enjoyed them. I'm a bit nerdy when it comes to taking in information and you are very informative. I'm not yet certified in any diving, just building up a knowledge base on equipment, safety, and other considerations while we get it together to find the right instructor in the DFW area.
Teric's screen is really impressive underwater but on the boat I cannot see anything. When my Mk2i was new I also do not know about the "Always On" backlight setting and thought it sucks, but now I just do 20% backlight all the time while diving and never had any issues with it. I might get a Perdix AI in the future, but I don't regret my MK2i as I run at least 4x a week and ride my mountain bike a lot. The reason why I might get a Perdix is due to the transmitter price of the Garmin. If I will buy two transmitters for sidemount then it makes more sense to add a bit more money and buy 2 Swift + Perdix AI as we don't really know what the future holds for the Descent series (hopefully good though as I really like it).
Recreational diver and I dive the Perdix AI for the larger screen, AI and cost compared to other large screen computers wasn't too much difference. Who knows I may get into tec diving someday.
love your videos bro
Out of the water I have had Garmin sports watches for running and loved them. But for diving, all my Tec friends have gone Shearwater. For me, my old eyes need big bright numbers and that Garmin display is just too small. As you say I'd save the money and go Shearwater, or rather I'd save double the money and go Shearwater. You are of course going to need two!
Hi guys, it maybe arrived with some updates, but it is possible to set last deco stop to 6 meters with Garmin MK2.
I run two teric for my primary and secondary. My dive computers are just that dive computers. I don't need all the ridiculous bells and whistles. Plus display clarity is extremely important when diving because water conditions can change at any time. The teric is by far the best dive computer available. As for battery life, I do 3 days of diving on my teric and it's fine. Although it's easy enough to just charge at night.
Thanks for the video, James. For how long have you had it? Is the battery still performing well? I am willing to spend the money in the MK2 but my main concern is the watch (mainly its battery) not lasting some good years, makig the investiment not worth. Thanks!
Excellent video! I Use the mk1 every Day. For diving use the perdix ai and the mk1 as backup. I get the Best of both Computers
Me 2 :)
You should thank your wife if she only reminds you on a 6-month interval about things that you haven't done but said you would! She sounds like an angel 😇
Enjoyed this video. Thanks for making it
Would you ever consider making a brief Video showing the Mk2 with full Brightness and the Teric Side by side depth and or at night? Thank you for this video. Also, is it possible to read the SpO at depth? Just out of curiosity ?
I have dual Shearwater non-AIs Perdix's...... Perdices? I love them! So much to say about them..... I won't even move to the Teric.
Hi James, first of all greetings from Zurich. I hope you enjoyed your visit to our city. You mentioned in your video that the last stop is fixed to 3 meters. In my opinion you can set the dive setting of the Mk2i the last deco stop to 3m, 4.5m or 6m. I am not a technical diver (at least not yet) but I found this point in the menu. Am I wrong?
I sold my Teric to buy the MK2i. I find it much better. But agree with the frustration on the TTS and lack of being able to set the last stop to 6m. We have similar issues in the UK, where its easier to hold a 6m stop in choppy water. It also means that you're getting the full benefit of using O2 for your last stop as the PPO2 is 1.6 rather than 1.3.
What is the benefit here?
To off-gas you need to lower PPN2 and PPHe which are already zero. But PPO2 = 1.3 is safer (when you off-gased enought to ascent to 3m).
@@izhilin in rough water, especially around the Uk you can be in a 1-2m swell, holding a 3m stop can be tricky and very uncomfortable at times. The last thing I want to do is feel seasick during my deco stop. Also having a higher PPO2 is also better for you as it pushes out the nitrogen a lot better. That’s why, if you’re ever in a chamber they will give you oxygen at a PPO2 of at least 2.0.
I now have three tech dive computers, the Petrel, Perdix Ai & now the Garmin Descent Mk2i. I have to agree, unless you’re going to get some use out of other functions that the Mk2 is capable of, just buy a Perdix or Teric.
James, will you next/very soon be offering your review of the Garmin Descent Mk2i (gas integrated with the additional purchase of Garmin's Descent T1 Transmitter with Subwave sonar technology that can monitor 5 tanks (buddies/students cylinders) up to a distance of 8 meters) for an additional ~$400.00 ??? Looking forward to your assessment.
CHEERS! D.S.D.O.!!!
Hi James, love your channel! I have been an avid fan of Shearwater ever since they came out with the Terric and I own several Shearwater models: Terric, Pretrel, NERD, etc; however, I am thinking of switching to this Garmin. I am resisting, but I have had so many problems out of my Terric and NERD that it has me wondering how much longer I can remain "brand loyal" and ignore the competition. So, I guess the real question is how durable the Garmin is? For me, (1) It must be tough enough to withstand daily abuse. I'm talking about farm, home mechanic, DIY mad scientists type abuse. (2) Good battery life. If I leave the screen off on my Terric and only look at it when needed I can get three maybe four days on the highest brightness under Predator Green. (3) Must be highly customizable in regards to moving things around to the home screen, having options that are handy for instructors-time, timers, etc. (4) Must provide tissue loading info/screens. For many many years I dove with a little puck computer that tracked your tissue loading and I got VERY used to looking at that info..lol. (5) Must be capable of user level maintenance such as battery replacement in the transmitter, etc. (6) The compass must work reliably without needing to calibrate all the time. What's your thoughts on durability, ease of use, cost point as compared to Terric, etc? I'm about to jump over and watch your in-depth review on the Garmin in a sec, so maybe your video will answer some of these questions. BTW, how's your ear doing?
The ear is great! Thanks for asking.
The durability and ease of use for Garmin Vs Teric is equal. Obviously, the Garmin costs more.
James...about a month ago, I watched your comparison review of garmin descent 2i and I think the Shearwater. Would like to watch it again but can't find it. Would you mind sharing the link again.
I'm looking at pulling the trigger on the Mk2i but looking at the time frame of release dates. Are we to expect a Mk3i anytime now?
Just like you stated I look at the offering and what it's suppose to do along with the price tag. I prefer my Perdix and Teric for diving and don't see the need for the Garmin because I would not use it to its fullest and not to mention that over the top price tag. I am happy with my Apple watch which I seem to upgrade every couple of years as my every day and love my Perdix and Teric as my dive computer. But that's just me.
Just a tip here, as far as I know, you can change last stop to 5m on settings
Perdix primary with Petrel backup for tech
I suggest those looking to buy hold off until next year. The Mk3 will likely be released some time in 2023.
Not Tech, yet, but starting here in the Philippines around August. This(mk2) is what I'll be getting, but it is mainly because of all of the other features it offers and will serve me well on a sailboat(as it links to the other Garmin devices) as I travel around(also--not currently underway...but soon).
Tell me I'm wrong and I'll be glad to rethink it and do even more research.
I dive the mk1 as a tech computer. Absolutely love it. It's my primary computer for all my recreational dives and I've had no issues or real complaints about it as a tech computer. I did my tech training with a sheerwater on one wrist and my mk1 on the other; they're both awesome devices.
@@willsciandra8912 Awesome, thanks, Will.
Hi James,
Thank you for the useful videos.
I own both Teric and Perdix and thinking about buying a Mk2i. Can you please inform me about the following?
Does Mk2i has an @+5 or Δ+5 indication?
Can I change the gradient factors during the dive?
Thanks in advance for your help...
Just got the Mk2 over the Teric. Sure the OLED is cool on the Teric but it absolutely SUCKS in direct sunlight and the MK2 you can actually see in direct sunlight so there is the trade off for the screen especially for diving in Florida or anywhere in the Caribbean. Im not a tech diver but wanted a new computer to grow into and be able to customize the way I want it to look.
Have a right tool for the job that fits you is what we say. We will be doing a video comparing Shearwater to Garmin soon.
I love my Teric…and yes it is a blessing to my poor vision!!
I'm just getting into diving, my cert dives are this weekend. I've already spent a bunch on scuba gear, but was saving up for a Mk2. I will also use it for hiking, backpacking, etc.. justification. Would you still recommend the Mk2 as a newbie Rec diving computer? I can always purchase a better Tech diving computer down the road if I choose to take that path.
Nvmd, I spoke too soon. You just answered my question.
Quick questions: can you control some dive settings from the dive app? Like changing your breathing gas on your phone and syncing it to the watch?
Do you know if you can add your sac rate to the Mk2 manually since it does not do air integration?
And lastly: can you add time to your bottom time (while underwater) to check what is your TTS if you choose to stay longer? (That would mostly apply to tech diving though).
Let me know! Thanks!
I know the Mk2i has integration, but for divers that go with the non i version...
Thanks for the Update! Is the noise of the Transmitter still annoying or did you get used to it?
I don't use the transmitter for tech, so I haven't been using it as much.
James, Assume you've seen the new Mk3 and Mk3i. Do you have any thoughts on which features will trickle down to G1, Mk2, Mk2s, Mk2i, and Mk1 via update? One would think that Mk2i with T1 can handle some, if not all, of the improved diver-to-diver communication features. All the Mk-series watches ought to have access to the dive site database, as they handle mapping in the surface context quite well. All of the watches, including G1, ought to be able to provide a dive ready score since they have optical heart rate monitors and provide training scores for other activities. What do others think?
Hi James, just a question. I’ve had two divers on separate occasions, go beyond NDL a little. One had an MK2s, and the other an MK2i. After doing their deco stops, upon reaching 5m, their Garmins no longer required them to do a safety stop. Does this happen to you too on deco dives?
For planned deco dives, once we've cleared deco stops, there isn't an additional safety stop. If you want additional stop time, just make your plan more conservative. For poorly executed recreational dives, the Garmin's won't know you weren't planning to do decompression, so they will give you a deco schedule as if you were doing an actual tec dive and no safety stop.
Would highly recommend you educate those divers on the importance of adhering to their limits!
Leaning toward the Garmin, only because I'm a runner, road and mountain cyclist, hiker, and thinking about skydiving more these days. Plus, as you stated, Garmin had amazing battery life. Their devices are one of a few which keep data with GPS for long treks or the occasional ultramarathon (2 down). My damned Forerunner 220 refuses to die after several years and miles of use.
I was looking into a new dive computer as I’ll be passing my DM course and I’m wanting to venture into tech, would you say there’s a good ‘entry level’ tech computer out there? Or just go for a shearwater computer for tech?
Also James, if possible could you do a video on why tech divers use DIN regulators and the differences between them and A Clamp? I know DIN has a higher working pressure and ‘less failure points’ due to them going into the first stage... but would love clarification or a more in-depth answer!
Shearwater is entry level!
And... done! : ruclips.net/video/yWjjNeV1RMA/видео.html
@@DiversReady cheers James! Will go check it now!
When you get yourself into tech diving than a big chance is you end up diving rebreather - and than you find out out shearwater is a standard. Than you really benefit from muscle memory and same menus on both your controler and secondary computer. = Sharewater and the proper one (big screen)
very good review. was taught years ago 1 minute of safety stop for every 10 feet of depth and have found it pretty good. At this point and with your review I think I will stay with my shearwaters. But great info keep up thr awsome job.
So you want me to do 11.5min safety stop for a 115ft dive
@@dannyholden5361 it does not hurt to stay longer just off gasses more. If you are team diving or tech diving then follow your planned stops. I have seen a lot of interesting things on 15 foot stop like a pod of dolphins and the only mola mola I have ever seen
@@jamesaurich501 yeah that’s great, but I’m not sitting there for that long. If in your NDL a 3 min safety stop is plenty
Hi James and thank you for a nice review. I was never thinking about buying a watch size diving computer for technical diving. Maybe I am a bit conservative, but in deep dark environment (where I am mostly diving when doing tech dives) I don't want to spend time for searching the important information on the screen. They has to be visible immediately because my life could depend on them. That for I am using Shearwater's Perdix and Petrel 2.
As the owner of two perdix… I hope you don’t ruin my day!
Hello james I am 23 yo instructor assistant(1 month to become an instructor) . Exchange rates are really high to other currencies like dollar or euro, garmin mk2 is around 10k turkish liras in my country but every time I watch your videos I think about to spend all my savings on this.(ıt is 2 months of salary of one of my parents) so i don’t know if i should do such a crazy thing. Tbh other watches don’t seem nice at all
I don't know that I will become a tech diver. Right now I have a an Mares Genius. That said I am looking to get a new dive computer and I am stuck between the Perdix AI and the MK2i. I like the Perdix for the large screen and smaller profile and excellent compass. however, I also really like the MK2i and its every day uses it offers. I could just dive and not worry about changing my watch.
Shearwater has sold me, I will be staying with all things Shearwater. I have the Teric now, and plan on adding a Perdix.
I don't mind having to charge at night, I'm sleeping lol.
Hi James, just a quick note, one of the first things that you mention is the lack of TTS on the standard display, not a big deal because you can get it through the menus, but then you say that you cannot set the last stop depth to 6m. You say that this is not a big deal because you just stay at 6m until it clears.
Does this mean that you do not have the TTS? For me, this is a big deal if in Deco. We all know that with properGas planning, you plan a reserve etc, but if you come up to 6m and the tide, current is running where your not expecting it, then you are consuming more gas. This is a scenario where TTS and current SAC rate are very handy. You know how much time you have left in water, and you can see how much gas you have and are using. This allows you to signal the boat that you are likely to have a problem in a few minutes and perhaps even ask for a cylinder to be sent down. This scenario has never happened to me, and so..., but if it did I would be glad I had my Perdix primary.
Good News! at the time of writing the Garmin has the ability to set the deepest stop to 6m and this, I presume is as the result of an update. The problem with the Descent Series, is that they appear to be catching up with the Shearwater and Suuntos of this world, they will get there, I am sure, but we will have to wait until they have sorted themselves out. I use a Descent and a Perdix AI. The Perdix is my primary, this may change in time, but not now.
I hope that you found this useful feedback on your review, and one other thing about the Garmin please can they sort out the official videos where they talk about dive watches and oxygen tanks, this shows that the training element just does not know enough about diving, very disappointing.
My suunto zoop is obviously the best tech computer
Lol
Clear winner here. No questions asked.
Don't drink and comment!
@@DiversReady without thy spirits, my commentary thus lacking
Best comment ever. This made my day.
I use the Mk1 as backup for my Perdix AI, and I agree 100% on the TTS issue (not visible at all on Mk1) and the last stop at 6m. Not deal breakers, but annoying.
I will not upgrade to the Mk2, even if I use my Mk1 as everyday watch, since is very good as activity watch (running, swimming). I just cannot see as replacing my Perdix
The Garmin Descent Mk2 does seem like a very slick watch, but the Perdix does seem more appealing for tech diving (there also seem to be complaints about chirping from Garmin's transmitter). As a smart watch, there seem to be better options, such as from Apple with its extensive app market (Garmin's is anemic). As a fitness watch, maybe the Fenix is better.
Hi James
Looking for some help I have been diving now for 25 years I am starting my Tec courses this summer I am in the market for new Tec computer and I am torn betten the sherwater perdix or the mk2i
I have had garmin watches for years but I am torn on this on
Any advice would be a big help #askdiversready
I have the mark 1 and have done quite a few dives with it, it’s a fantastic piece of kit and I have no reservations in recommending it as a NON technical dive computer, why?? It’s perfectly capable but it’s just to small!! I am of a certain age and my eyesight is not the best so I need something my buddy can see in the dark 5 metres away!! I have used my Dmk1 on multiple tech dives and it has performed perfectly but my primary will remain my OST2
I use the Scubapro G2. It's been a good one but I want to add a perdix to see what it's about
Perdix is a wonderful device.. And using a AA battery is Brilliant.
Started with G2 and switch to Teric, then got another Teric...sadly G2 doesn't see the water anymore 😕...you'll be happy with the switch to Shearwater
Garmin sets the max OTU at 300 and alerts at 250 - TDI recommend 300 as the maximum otu for multi day diving trips.
Shearwater or Heinrichs Weihkamp (OSTC)
I use dual Suunto eon cores, I’ve been a fan of Suunto since I was in the military
Спасибо за обзор!
Predix as my main computer for tec Teric as my backup computer for tec. Rec I use the Teric
I have my MK2i set for 5 meter stop for 3 mins...it was easy to set
How'd you do it? I can't find it in the menus outside of the safety stop.
@@willsciandra8912 actually...after looking at the settings, the only option for the safety stop is either 3 or 5 minutes...or off. I think it automatically is set for 5m or 15ft depending on the units selected.
You're looking at the safety stop not the final deco stop for technical diving. They're two different things
@@pcsullog No, the MK2i will always give you a 3m stop on a deco dive. As a diver, you can stay at 6m and wait for the ceiling to open up. But it will always give you a 3m stop. With the Teric you have the option of your last stop being at 6m, which is far more beneficial when breathing O2 as the PPO2 is 1.6 and not 1.3. As a diver, I would rather be at 6m than at 3m when holding a stop in a swell as well. After spending 20mins on my last stop on Saturday in a F5-F6 I was glad to get out I can tell you 😂
My tech gear is in my life make sure my body is as safe as possible during my tech dives. The other functions are just not part of the Device I want to protect me from getting bent. I dive two shearwater Terrics
This thing would look sooo gigantic at my wrist :D
there are 2 sizes
I’d never trust a Garmin device under water. I’ve had a dozen of them, Edges and fenixes and everything between. Errant button presses, freezing, wildly incorrect data, code regressions between versions. Shearwater and people that care, for me.
Garmin really dropped the ball, by not putting a Amold screen on those. I have one of their fitness watches and their dim screen drives me crazy. Such an easy thing to do, is to make the brightness adjustable for users. But, we all know they left it out, so they can claim battery life for days. I don’t need battery life to walk through Death Valley man, I just want a bright screen.
So cute...😉
Perdix AI every time. Although Garmin rocks in everything else, especially aviation.
Only SW.
#diveshearwater
The Garmin is good but the Shearwater is the best! 🤿
Have the Decent MK 1, bought after your review of 4 dive computers in 2019, was waiting for the release of the MK 2, but I could not find any dates.....annoying. I have set my MK 1 for 5m safety stop, as that is the std here in Aus
That is the standard everywhere for recreational safety stops. At least as far as I was trained.
Do not like the DLC (Diamond Like Coating) fairly easily scratched despite the name. Otherwise a great computer with daily smartwatch use case.
6 months, more like 6 minutes for me! OK, you now have 180 days left ...
I wear an Apple watch above water and a Perdix below. I'm not a fan of 'dive watches', too small underwater and too big above.
Teric plus iwatch < than Garmin Descent MK2
I could have done without the music; it was mostly distracting.
Shearwater remains king
Then why are you watching Mk2 videos lol. Waayyy to much free time.
@@renedelgado1572 to hear reviews of course. How else could I come to the conclusion that Shearwater remains king? But yes... I have too much free time.
Yeah, I've seen some ridiculous moves made by boaters. I saw some guys trolling on a sanctuary reef. Pretty much anyone can rent a boat in Key Largo.
Teric = undisputed king
Perdix = undisputed king
Perdix = undisputed king