{"product_id":"garmin-descent-s1-dive-buoy","title":"Garmin Descent S1 Diver Communication Buoy","description":"\u003cp\u003e🤿 The \u003cstrong\u003eGarmin Descent S1 Diver Communication Buoy\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Garmin OEM:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct-from-manufacturer product backed by Garmin's full warranty and software ecosystem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eSurface-to-Diver Communication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creates a dive network linking surface support and divers below using compatible Descent dive computers + T2 transceivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003e100m Underwater Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Send and receive preset messages between buoy and divers within 100 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eDiver Position Tracking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surface support tracks diver positions in real-time via the Garmin Dive app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eDive Heat Maps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Post-dive heat map of approximate dive locations syncs to the Garmin Dive app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eBuoy Navigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Divers can navigate back to the buoy using horizontal distance and direction shown on their dive computer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Computers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Descent X50i, Descent Mk3i (both must also have a paired T2 transceiver for full network functionality)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eTournament\/Professional Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for dive instructor groups, charter operations, technical diving teams, drift dive operators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Backed by Garmin's standard 1-year limited warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the buoy actually do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat divers and equipment do I need to make it work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the range?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100m 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this for recreational divers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo dives sync after?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the warranty?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1-year limited manufacturer warranty from Garmin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFinancing \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-year limited manufacturer warranty from Garmin. 0% financing available, no credit needed on qualifying purchases. 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