Garmin Descent S1 Diver Communication Buoy
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Description
🤿 The Garmin Descent S1 Diver Communication Buoy: Surface communication buoy that creates a diver network linking surface support (using the Garmin Dive app) with divers below using compatible Descent dive computers and T2 transceivers. Send messages, receive navigation guidance, track diver positions.
Key Features
- ✅ Genuine Garmin OEM: Direct-from-manufacturer product backed by Garmin's full warranty and software ecosystem
- ✅ Surface-to-Diver Communication: Creates a dive network linking surface support and divers below using compatible Descent dive computers + T2 transceivers
- ✅ 100m Underwater Range: Send and receive preset messages between buoy and divers within 100 meters
- ✅ Diver Position Tracking: Surface support tracks diver positions in real-time via the Garmin Dive app
- ✅ Dive Heat Maps: Post-dive heat map of approximate dive locations syncs to the Garmin Dive app
- ✅ Buoy Navigation: Divers can navigate back to the buoy using horizontal distance and direction shown on their dive computer
- ✅ Compatible Computers: Descent X50i, Descent Mk3i (both must also have a paired T2 transceiver for full network functionality)
- ✅ Tournament/Professional Use: Ideal for dive instructor groups, charter operations, technical diving teams, drift dive operators
- ✅ Manufacturer Warranty: Backed by Garmin's standard 1-year limited warranty
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the buoy actually do?
It creates a dive network linking surface support (using the Garmin Dive app on a phone/tablet) with divers below using compatible Descent dive computers + T2 transceivers. Surface tracks divers in real-time, divers and surface exchange preset messages.
What divers and equipment do I need to make it work?
Each diver needs a compatible Descent dive computer (Mk3i or X50i) AND a Descent T2 transceiver. The buoy alone doesn't communicate with non-equipped divers.
What's the range?
100m underwater range between buoy and divers. Beyond 100m, divers won't be able to send/receive surface messages but can still navigate back to the buoy via the dive computer's distance/direction display.
Is this for recreational divers?
Best fit for: dive instructor groups, charter operations, technical diving teams, drift dive operators, professional applications. At $2499, it's a significant investment that recreational divers typically wouldn't need.
Do dives sync after?
Yes, at end of dive, the buoy syncs with paired dive computers and uploads underwater heat maps to the Garmin Dive app showing approximate dive locations.
What's the warranty?
1-year limited manufacturer warranty from Garmin.
Financing & Warranty
1-year limited manufacturer warranty from Garmin. 0% financing available, no credit needed on qualifying purchases. Military and First Responders are encouraged to use credentials in the cart section before checking out.
Technical Specifications
| Model Number | 010-02546-00 |
| Product | Descent S1 Diver Communication Buoy |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Color | Yellow |
| Type | Surface diver communication buoy |
| Range | 100m to divers (with T2-equipped Descent computers) |
| Compatible Computers | Descent X50i, Descent Mk3i (with T2) |
| Warranty | 1-year limited manufacturer |
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