S2:E23 | New APP for Scuba Divers & professional divers finally hits a bull's eye

Alexis Jabbour speaks with Kenny about the brand new “Buddy App” rolling out for scuba divers and freedivers.
This is FINALLY an app that works for all agencies (PADI, NAUI, SSI, SDI, BSAC, CMAS, etc), but also allows you to connect your money accounts for tipping and bookings, verifies your certifications or professional memberships, let’s you share your gear, and of course has all the other fun dive log stuff (literally everything).
It has the ability to friend and chat with other divers directly on the platform as well. It’s clean, works smoothly, easy to use, and looks to be the most promising diver app yet. It was enough to prompt an impromptu interview after someone flagged down Kenny to show him the app right on the trade show floor.
BONUS: It also has a business interface for diving professionals, rolling out around the time of this episode publishing.
*This actual interview took place at DEMA, in November 2022. Since then, Kenny has been in regular contact with Alexis on the development of the Buddy App, and is an avid user.
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[@BrentHollett]

The big thing Buddy needs is the Garmin import

[@TheScubaDivingChannel]

If it’s not up yet I believe it’s coming very soon ✌️

[@christophercarder1828]

I haven't tried the app yet but I wondered if it imports dives from other apps other than garmin

[@TheScubaDivingChannel]

@@christophercarder1828 it is either already doing it or that feature is coming very soon 🤙

[@divewithbuddy]

We're currently in the process of developing the app for Garmin integration. 🎉 And, we're asking for feedback from our users about which dive computers they use so we can prioritize the integration for upcoming computers! You can add your dive computers in 'Settings' part of your profile as well as other feedback or questions you have! 🌈

[@BrentHollett]

@@divewithbuddy I'm part way through implementing my own converter from FIT to an SSI import QR Code, so I understand the pain. I'm using a Suunto D5 and I believe all the Suunto stuff uses Garmin FIT files for export. It'd also be great (and relatively easy) if you could implement generating an SSI Log QR code from a logged Dive for the period where new divers still need to do the verified dives as they progress. Import from Computer to Dive Buddy as the system of record and export a QR code to push it easily into the SSI app.