tactix 8 – 51 mm, Solar, Elite

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Overview BUILT FOR THE MISSION
Rise above with tactix 8. It’s the ultimate tactical smartwatch, featuring a solar charged display, titanium bezel, sapphire lens, an internal speaker and mic for voice features and a 40-meter dive rating.
KEEP THE OPERATION ROLLING WITH SOLAR CHARGING
UP TO 48 DAYS OF BATTERY LIFE IN SMARTWATCH MODE1
DEDICATED TACTICAL FEATURES SUCH AS RUCKING ACTIVITY AND APPLIED BALLISTICS ELITE SOLVER
BRIGHT, BUILT-IN MULTICOLOR LED FLASHLIGHT
REACH NEW DEPTHS WITH A 40-METER DIVE RATING
SPEAKER AND MICROPHONE FOR VOICE MESSAGING2 AND CONTROL
WHAT YOU’LL LOVEBUILT TO ENDUREThis advanced tactical GPS smartwatch features a bright 1.4-inch solar charged display, titanium bezel and sapphire lens, and enhanced graphical interface. It’s tested to U.S. military standards for thermal, shock and water resistance.
MISSION-READYDedicated tactical features include a jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, dual-position GPS format, stealth mode, kill switch, compatibility with night vision goggles and rucking activity.
LEAD THE CHARGENavigate the outdoors with superior positioning accuracy, thanks to multi-band GPS with SatIQ technology plus built-in sensors for the 3-axis compass, gyroscope and barometric altimeter.
APPLIED BALLISTICS SOLVERThe preloaded Applied Ballistics Elite solver gives you access to advanced aiming solutions for long-range shooting in the field.
RECREATIONAL DIVINGWith a 40-meter dive rating, you’re ready to go to greater depths than ever with support for scuba and apnea dive activities.
BUILT-IN FLASHLIGHTTo help guide your way in low-light conditions, a built-in multicolor LED flashlight provides quick access to a bright, steady beam in either green or white light. In NVG mode, white is disabled, and the green flashlight becomes dimmable.
TACTIX BY NAME. TACTICAL BY NATURE.TACTICALNIGHT VISION CAPABILITYWhether viewed under NODs or operating in the dark, NVG mode allows for stealthy operation with controls to further dim brightness and black out the display to reduce detectability.
STEALTH MODEWhile keeping the watch operational, stealth mode stops storing and sharing your GPS position and disables wireless connectivity and communication.
PROJECTED WAYPOINTSSet and save remote geo positions to be used later for navigation.
RUCKING ACTIVITYA dedicated rucking activity profile allows you to input your pack weight.
DIRECT-TO NAVIGATIONNavigate straight to a location or waypoint in the worldwide aeronautical database. Or choose the Nearest function to activate a path to a nearby airport.
WEATHER REPORTSAccess aviation weather, including NEXRAD radar, METARs and TAFs, to see winds, visibility, barometric pressure and more2.
AB QUANTUM APPDownload the AB Quantum mobile app on your compatible Apple or Android smartphone to manage profiles and targets or use your smartphone as an additional display.
XERO C2 COMPATIBILITYUse your smartwatch as a second screen or companion controller for the Xero C2 chronograph.
STAGE TIMERA dedicated timer helps you know the remaining time in your current course of fire or stage.
NAVIGATIONOUTDOOR MAPS+Subscribe to Outdoor Maps+ for premium mapping content, such as satellite imagery and enhanced topographic maps, downloaded directly to your smartwatch.
GARMIN TRAILSAccess thousands of trails, and send them directly to your compatible device for offline use with a subscription to Garmin Connect+ in the Garmin Connect app or to Outdoor Maps+ in the Garmin Explore app. Available in select areas. Learn more.
SATIQ TECHNOLOGYGet superior positioning accuracy with multi-band GPS while optimizing battery life.
MULTICONTINENT TOPO MAPSPreloaded TopoActive maps from around the world keep your explorations on track. Download additional maps via Wi-Fi connectivity.
NEXTFORK MAP GUIDENavigate with a quick glance, and see the distance to the next intersection and the trail name.
UP AHEAD FEATUREGet at-a-glance awareness for selected POI checkpoints ahead – such as aid stations – during a race.
COURSES WITH TURN-BY-TURN DIRECTIONSCreate or find existing courses in the Garmin Connect smart-device app, or sync from your favorite third-party platforms and get turn-by-turn directions.
SKIVIEW MAPSView run names and difficulty ratings for more than 2,000 preloaded ski resorts worldwide.
GOLF COURSE MAPSGet preloaded full-color CourseView maps for more than 43,000 golf courses around the world.
PERFORMTRAIN HARDPower up your body’s performance, endurance and resistance to injury with targeted strength training plans, real-time stamina tracking, sport-specific workouts and a full range of built-in sports apps.
ENDURANCE SCOREUsing your VO2 max, training loads and other factors, this feature helps gauge your ability to sustain prolonged effort.
VISUAL RACE PREDICTORGet an estimate of what your pace could be for a 5K, 10K, half-marathon and marathon.
COURSE PLANNERPrepare for what’s to come with course planner. This feature lets you add cut-off times, notes, rest plans, checkpoints and aid stations to keep you on track throughout the race.
PACEPRO TECHNOLOGYPlan race-day strategy with GPS-based pace guidance for a selected course or distance.
CLIMBPRO FEATURESee real-time information on your current and upcoming climbs on downloaded courses.
GRADE-ADJUSTED PACEGet your equivalent running pace at the same effort on flat ground or when ascending.
TRAINING READINESSFrom the moment you wake up, get a readiness score based on your sleep quality3, recovery, training load and more, so you can determine if it’s a good day to go hard – or take it easy.
TRAINING STATUSGet insight, and know whether you’re training productively, peaking or strained.
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