Meet Manooka: A New Brand for Freedivers from Hydra
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19 Jan 2026
A regular participant at the Moscow Dive Show, Nizhny Novgorod-based wetsuit maker Gidra announces the launch of a new brand, Manooka, designed for freedivers.
The company has been in business for over eight years, establishing a proven track record of design and manufacturing processes. They are currently developing a line of freediving suits and now offer both classic suits and neoprene suits with thicknesses ranging from 1.5 mm (for pool use) to 11 mm (for ice diving).
At the Moscow Dive Show 2026, Gidra and Manooka will traditionally present their designs, bring new suits, and offer on-site measurements for custom-made suits and orders.
Custom-made 1.5-2mm Manooka freediving wetsuits made from premium Yamomoto 45 neoprene will be available at the exhibition for 32,000 rubles, down from the standard price of 40,000 rubles. Buyers will also receive a complimentary branded tattoo for their new suit. "Naked" ice freediving suits will be available at the dive show with a 20% discount.
