: A neoprene tuilik (I have a Brooks) adds quite a bit of buoyancy
: (over your PFD), which can certainly help with starting balance
: bracing and sculling.
: That might be something to keep in mind if you are choosing between
: Gore-Tex and neo.
: I've built projects with both (Goretex jacket, neo sprayskirts),
: and neo is a bit easier in some ways, because it stretches,
: though the gluing is smelly and can be a bit messy if you are
: not careful.

Has anyone ever built a tuilik that ends at the neck? Seems like it would be a lot easier to seal it - you could use drysuit replacement gaskets which are fairly inexpensive. You could wear one of those neoprene skullcaps they make for people who use drysuits/tops. I'll probably just go with the full hood, just curious if anyone's attempted it.