Garmin Fenix 8

[mobula]

The Fenix 8 should be an excellent Recreational dive computer. It has the same basic dive App as the Garmin Descent MK3 but limited to 40m... past 40m the the screen turns red to warn the diver they're beyond rec dive limits.
Looks like it's a great option.
In a few months I will be passing on my Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar to my son and treating myself to the Fenix 8. It should make a good backup to my Perdix or even a good primary while doing Caribbean vacation diving.

So, it really stops recording below 40 m? I think think is just marketing…. I am using Epix Pro and Descent Mk1. I would like to have OLED in my dive computer as well. With this limitation I don‘t switch to Fenix 8. Descent 4…..?

 

[tonsofquestions]

The descent Mk3 already has an OLED display.
Which is not to say you shouldn't wait for the Mk4, just that you can already get what you want today.

 

[Paul M]

So, it really stops recording below 40 m? I think think is just marketing…. I am using Epix Pro and Descent Mk1. I would like to have OLED in my dive computer as well. With this limitation I don‘t switch to Fenix 8. Descent 4…..?

I have no idea if the Fenix 8 dive activity Stops recording data past 40m but if it no longer displays any current dive metrics then it's rather useless. It's simply not meant to be used past 40m. It's still good enough for just about every recreational diver on most dives.

 

[mlindgren]

Hi folks,
Newbie diver here (currently doing PADI Open Water Diver classes). I recently bought a Fenix 8 primarily for other sports, but the diving mode is a nice touch as I'm starting to get into diving. However, I noticed that on the Dive Warnings page in the Fenix 8 manual, it says "This device should not be used as a sole dive computer."

Does anyone know why Garmin doesn't recommend using the Fenix 8 as a sole dive computer? Is it just a liability thing, or does it lack required functionality that a purpose-built dive computer would provide? The only major difference I can see is that it doesn't have any support for air integration, but again, I'm new to this so I could be missing something.

Thanks!

 

[Belzelbub]

Does anyone know why Garmin doesn't recommend using the Fenix 8 as a sole dive computer? Is it just a liability thing, or does it lack required functionality that a purpose-built dive computer would provide? The only major difference I can see is that it doesn't have any support for air integration, but again, I'm new to this so I could be missing something.

I suspect that’s the reason. I’ve seen similar warnings in other manuals. The manual is suggesting you use a backup. A backup dive computer is a good idea, but you won’t be alone if you don’t have one. The vast majority of divers just have one.