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I'm looking to replace a well-worn Brooks tuiliq. Brooks no longer seems to be in business. So, I've been contacting custom wetsuit makers to see if any of them might duplicate the tuiliq I have.

One, Axxe wetsuits in Japan, might be willing. They're a very high-end, second-generation outfit that specializes in surf wetsuits. They make make one suit at a time, by hand, and use excellent neoprene. They have not yet committed to making a tuiliq for me. But they haven't said no. Yet. Yesterday they asked if other people might also be interested.

That's a question I couldn't answer.

Has anyone else been looking for a new neoprene tuiliq? If so, where did you find one? Would you have any interest in a custom one?

--Dan Segal

Sad to hear that about Brooks. Looks like there is still stock in the world though.

https://topkayaker.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_84&products_id=2223

I have two from Reed Chillcheater that I like. They’ll make it for custom for you and your cockpit off a sizing sheet. I recommend taking their sizing sheet to a tailor for your body measurements vs DIY. You can get it in regular aquatherm or fleece lined. Mine are regular aquatherm only for all season wear. I add fleece if I need to.

Thanks. all.

Unfortunately, the coaming on my kayak is quite small, and I prefer skin-out neoprene for winter paddling because there's little evaporative cooling. So, I've always ordered custom tuiliqs. A pin-in-the-neck. But warm and water tight.

Chessy --

That's a great offer. How would I get in touch with Mark at Brooks to order? He didn't answer my email earlier, and the site isn't reachable.

-- Dan Segal

Chessy --

Yes, I know exactly what I want: another custom tuilq just like the one I got from Brooks in October of 2020. I have the order number. So, Brooks should have the requested dimensions and materials.

And it's true, no response from them again.

-- Dan