Stand to the right of the damaged blocks and carefully shoot down at them diagonally to clear open a section of the floor large enough for the Waver to squeeze through (two blocks should be enough). Break through the ceiling and climb up quickly while avoiding hitting the Waver. This little fella's the key to reaching this item early. Head up to the chamber below the Varia Suit's location in Brinstar to find the small room deserted save for a single Waver. But all you really need to reach it is the Power Grip, Ice Beam and plenty of patience. Normally the game directs you to hunt for the Varia Suit in Brinstar after scoring the Hi-Jump in Norfair.
