Built for Cold Water. Refined in Every Detail.
When the original Essentials became one of our best-selling wetsuits, we didn’t start over—we started listening.
Version 2.0 is the result of five years of customer feedback, product testing, and countless hours in the water. We redesigned the anatomical pattern for greater freedom of movement, introduced our exclusive Magma Plush™ lining for exceptional warmth and comfort, reinforced every critical wear point, and refined every detail—from the updated charcoal exterior to the raised glossy dark purple puff ink logos.
Built from premium 5.0mm eco-friendly neoprene, the Essentials V2.0 delivers increased thermal protection for colder water while maintaining the flexibility and natural movement divers expect from the Essentials line.
The result is a wetsuit that keeps you warmer, fits better, moves more naturally, dries faster, and looks more refined than ever before. The Essentials still delivers the simplicity and reliability that made it a favorite—only now, every detail has been elevated.
Materials
- 5.0mm eco-friendly performance neoprene
- Ultra-Stretch charcoal Poly Lycra Laminate exterior
- Magma Plush™ lining for exceptional warmth and comfort
- Glue & Double Blind Stitched (GDBS) construction
- Lubricant-free donning
- Quick-drying interior
Jacket Details
- Anatomically updated V2 pattern for unrestricted movement
- Hood with smoothskin face seal
- 7mm internal chest loading pad
- Internal silicone grip printing at wrists
- Emergency whistle with integrated storage pocket
- Double Waihana Classic beavertail buckles
- Pre-embossed articulated elbows
- SuperTex reinforced elbows and weight belt contact area
Trouser Details
- Updated anatomical V2 fit
- Glue & Double Blind Stitched (GDBS) construction for maximum durability and minimal water intrusion
- 4” (10cm) Smoothskin waist seal
- Internal silicone grip printing at ankles
- Pre-embossed articulated knees
- SuperTex reinforced knees and crotch area
- Reinforced knee seam construction
Features
- Completely redesigned anatomical V2 pattern
- 5.0mm premium eco-friendly neoprene for increased thermal protection
- Glue & Double Blind Stitched (GDBS) construction for maximum durability and minimal water intrusion
- Greater flexibility and reduced fatigue during long dives
- Premium Magma Plush™ lining for superior warmth, comfort, and faster drying
- Lubricant-free donning
- Updated charcoal exterior colorway
- Raised glossy dark purple puff ink Waihana logos
- SuperTex reinforcement in every major abrasion zone
- Glue-reinforced elbow and knee seams for increased durability
- Internal silicone wrist and ankle grips reduce water flushing
Why We Built It
The original Waihana Essentials earned its reputation by doing exactly what a great wetsuit should: fitting comfortably, moving naturally, and standing up to years of hard use.
For Version 2.0, we focused on making an already proven wetsuit even better.
Built with 5.0mm premium neoprene for colder water conditions, the Essentials V2.0 provides increased insulation without sacrificing the flexibility that makes long dives more comfortable. Combined with our completely redesigned anatomical pattern, exclusive Magma Plush™ thermal lining, and reinforced construction throughout, it offers the warmth, comfort, and durability serious divers rely on when conditions demand more from their equipment.
The result is a wetsuit that keeps you warmer, fits better, feels better, and lasts longer—built for divers who refuse to let colder water shorten the dive.
