Garmin DESCENT MK3 Series User Manual

FTP Ratings
These tables include classifications for functional threshold power (FTP) estimates by sex.
Males Watts per Kilogram (W/kg)
Superior 5.05 and greater
Excellent From 3.93 to 5.04
Good From 2.79 to 3.92
Fair From 2.23 to 2.78
Untrained Less than 2.23
Females Watts per Kilogram (W/kg)
Superior 4.30 and greater
Excellent From 3.33 to 4.29
Good From 2.36 to 3.32
Fair From 1.90 to 2.35
Untrained Less than 1.90
FTP ratings are based on research by Hunter Allen and Andrew Coggan, PhD, Training and Racing with a Power
Meter (Boulder, CO: VeloPress, 2010).
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Garmin DESCENT MK3 Series Specifications

General

Display Resolution	280 x 280 pixels
Display Type	Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
Lens Material	Sapphire crystal
QuickFit Watch Band Compatible	Yes (26 mm)
Memory/History	32 GB
Connectivity	Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi
GPS	Yes
Display Size	1.4" (35.56 mm) diameter
Case Material	Fiber-reinforced polymer with metal rear cover
Water Rating	Dive (100 meters)
Sensors	Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer
Diving Features	Dive log, dive planning
Smart Features	Music storage, Garmin Pay, Notifications, Connect IQ
Materials	Fiber-reinforced polymer
Dimensions	51 x 51 x 17.8 mm
Bezel Material	Stainless steel or DLC titanium