The Garmin tactix® 8 isn't just a tactical smartwatch; it's a dive-ready companion. Built to military standards for ruggedness and reliability, the tactix® 8 boasts advanced GPS navigation, tactical features, and comprehensive fitness tracking. But it's also equipped with built-in dive capabilities, allowing you to explore the underwater world with confidence. Track your depth, dive time, and other essential metrics, all from your wrist. (Important: The tactix® 8 is not a replacement for a dedicated dive computer and should be used in conjunction with one for safe and accurate dives.) Whether you're scaling mountains or exploring the depths, the tactix® 8 is the ultimate multi-sport companion.
Here's a quick overview of the dive features on the Garmin tactix® 8:
- Dive activity maximum operating depth: 40 meters
- APNEA mode: Yes
- Decompression model: Bühlmann ZHL-16c w/ Gradient Factors
- Gas mixes: Air, Nitrox (21-40% Oxygen)
- Auto start/end dive: Yes
- Custom end-dive timeout: Yes (20 sec to 10 min)
- Safety Stop: Yes (customizable Off/3min/5min)
- Deep Stops: Yes (using custom Gradient Factors)
- Customizable conservatism: Yes (Low/Medium/High)
- Dive ascent/descent rate indicator: Yes
- Automatic altitude adjustment: Yes
- No fly time: Yes
- Dive planner: Yes (Basic NDL & Gas Planner)
- Tides: Yes
- Backlight: Yes (configurable intensity; always on)
- Automatically saves dive entry and exit locations: Yes
- Sync dive log to Garmin Dive™ Mobile app: Yes
- Alerts & alarms: Yes (vibration only)
- 3-axis dive compass: Yes (with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L, and Reciprocal. Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading)
- Missed Deco Lockout: Yes (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement)
- Surface diver status widget: Yes (surface Interval, no fly time, N2 loading, CNS, OTU, and Tissue Compartment status)
- Depth sensor: Yes (to 40 m)
- Dive: Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving, Depth App
- Other activity profiles: Flying, Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating
- Respiration rate (during exercise): Yes (with compatible accessory)
- GPS speed and distance: Yes
- Customizable activity profiles: Yes
- Solar Charging: Yes
- Touchscreen: Yes
- Water rating: 10 ATM
- Boating Features: Boating Features
- Wearable trolling motor remote: Yes
