Warmth wise, you need a fleece underneath if it I really cold.The fabric is much tougher than it feels. I have spray decks made of it and they can take a beating. It is also very stretchy.
A quality product really. And really good after sales service. Everything made in the UK and repairs made in house if necessary.
There are some comments, pics and discussion about a Reeds suit in this thread at WestCoastPaddler:
http://www.westcoastpaddler.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4931&p=68448
Another possibility is from Mythic drysuits, though they don't have a long track record and the suit is 'no frills'.
http://www.westcoastpaddler.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=6581
LevelSix has (like new) demo drysuits on clearance occasionally.
http://www.levelsix.com/collections/types?q=drysuits
About Kokatat GoreTex suits- A paddling friend has had a Kokatat GoreTex Expedition suit for a few years - he paddles a couple of times each week, year round - usually in the drysuit. Last summer he paddled from Victoria BC up to Alaska (~80 days- every day in the suit). On his return, one of the sleeve pockets was coming loose from the suit, and there were a few pinholes which had been sealed with AquaSeal on the trip. Suit was still waterproof and functional. He returned it to Kokatat for repair. A few days after the suit arrived at Kokatat, he got a message: "Go down to your local dealer and pick up a new replacement suit - no charge".
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