The Solstice Semi-Dry Top is built for paddlers who demand maximum freedom of movement without sacrificing dryness, comfort, or sustainability. Designed for use with a spray skirt, these tops combine innovative sealing systems with lightweight packability and a modern cut — creating a category-defining semi-dry option for whitewater paddlers seeking a piece that moves with them and disappears while paddling. 

Both models feature our Exhaust Lite 2.5-ply fabric: PFAS-free, 100% recycled, and substantially more breathable and waterproof than our previous generation. This high-performance and sustainable material was engineered from the ground up by Level Six and keeps paddlers dry and comfortable throughout long days, while eliminating the harmful chemicals still used in much of the industry. 

Key Design Innovations: 

• Comfort punch-through seals: Neck and bicep gaskets use soft neoprene with rolled edges for durability and an easy on/off experience, creating a reliable seal without the restriction of latex.
• Stealth Cinch System: Integrated with a double tunnel and silicone inner scrim, this system locks in a spray skirt for a secure, streamlined fit that stays put in rough conditions.
• Exhaust Lite 2.5L fabric: PFAS-free, 100% recycled, 6,000 g/m²/24h breathability, 25,000 mm waterproof rating. Hydrophilic and wicking properties boost real-world performance in a watersports environment.
• Improved Seam Tape: Using a seam tape specifically designed for immersion products, Level Six uses 30% more glue, pre-glued seams, and a hot then cold press method to get the ultimate bond between seam tape and fabric.
• Gender-specific fit: The Solstice incorporates Level Six’s new women’s pattern, developed from our industry-first Freya Fit Survey. 
• Sizes: Solstice XS-XL 

For dealers, the Solstice is an easy win in the semi-dry category. They speak directly to a broad customer base: while whitewater paddlers will love them, sea kayakers and touring paddlers who want lightweight and breathable protection will love these warm-weather semi-dry options. With sustainability credentials, performance-driven features, and fit options tailored for women and for men, we offer our equivalent of the Australis. These tops represent a high-value product that resonates with today’s environmentally conscious and comfort-oriented consumers. 

The Australis and Solstice set a new benchmark in semi-dry apparel — blending sustainable fabrics, modern fit, and technical detailing into gear that paddlers will feel the difference in from the very first session.