Diving into icy waters no longer means sacrificing comfort and performance. With its new OPTIMA 2 Hooded 7mm wetsuit, Beuchat redefines the standards of winter diving through a perfect synergy between thermoregulation, flexibility, and innovation. Designed for those who seek maximum protection without compromising mobility, this reference establishes itself as an essential solution, even when the temperature dips to 5°C.
Freedom of movement
Imagine a second skin hugging every contour of your body without hindering your movement. That’s precisely what the OPTIMA 2 offers with its anatomically preformed assembly, developed by divers for divers. The arms and legs benefit from optimized kinetics, while the lower back and crotch are sculpted to accompany movements. The secret? Elaskin neoprene strategically placed under the arms, combining extreme resistance and surprising elasticity. This technical detail eliminates the usual tensions of thick wetsuits, allowing you to handle your regulator or adjust your buoyancy vest with unprecedented ease. Its zipperless collar, paired with an anatomical cut, eliminates irritations while ensuring a perfect seal against water infiltration.
Exceptional thermal comfort
How to stay warm when the water hovers around 7°C? The answer lies in ingenious layering. The 7mm neoprene, stitched edge-to-edge with internal reinforcements, forms an airtight barrier reinforced by an integrated hood drastically reducing infiltration. Unlike classic models where water circulates freely at the head level, this unique system minimizes thermal refreshment. The ankles, equipped with a discreet zipper and the Easy Wave system, confirm this obsession with detail: these flexible joints adapt to the morphology while maintaining a seal worthy of the best drysuits. To crown this engineering, knees and shoulders receive abrasive reinforcements capable of withstanding repeated contact with rocks or wrecks, without weighing down the structure. The result? A rare balance between robustness, thickness, and lightness.
The Beuchat OPTIMA 2 Hooded 7mm is available in adjustable sizes up to XXL, with precise matches for Beuchat boots and gloves, fitting all body types.
Nearly a century of experience
Behind this innovation lies a giant of the industry: Beuchat, founded in 1934 by Georges Beuchat, the French pioneer of the first fins and watertight masks. For nearly a century, the brand has combined relentless R&D with respect for tradition, as evidenced by its revolutionary patents—from the first sidemount to the low-effort exhalation regulator. Its factory in Provence remains a temple of precision, where every wetsuit is tested under extreme conditions before being approved. With the OPTIMA 2, Beuchat reaffirms its credo: « To innovate is not to follow trends, but to anticipate your challenges even before you articulate them. »