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At Up and Under in Cardiff, UK, we proudly stock a comprehensive range of Palm Equipment products — including buoyancy aids, wetsuits, paddle gear, rescue equipment, and more. Whether you're whitewater kayaking, canoeing, or paddleboarding, Palm Equipment delivers trusted, performance-driven gear for every paddler.
Founded in 1979 by Andy Knight, Palm has grown into one of the UK’s leading paddlesports brands. Known for innovation, comfort, and durability, every product is designed in-house and expertly manufactured at their facilities in Somerset, UK and Hanoi, Vietnam. Palm’s commitment to quality and safety has earned it global recognition among paddling professionals and enthusiasts.
Alongside Palm Equipment, we also offer top-tier products from associated brands like VE Paddles, Islander Kayaks, and Wilderness Systems. Whether you’re gearing up for whitewater rapids or flatwater touring, find the reliable equipment you need at Up and Under – official UK stockist of Palm Equipment.
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Universal Backrest
The Palm Universal backrest is available in two sizes and is easy to retrofit to most kayaks. It will offer good levels of support and comfort as it features a well padded back, this is secured to a 50mm belt which is supported by the sides of the seat. Further support for the back pad comes from two supporting straps that mount onto the rear of the cockpit.
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Star Logo Hatch Cover
The Palm Star Logo Hatch Cover is an extremely durable rubber hatch cover with a 6" diameter.
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Caddy Trolley
The Palm Caddy Trolley is a compact and lightweight solution, ideal for transporting single kayaks and sit-on-tops with a maximum capacity of 60 kg. It incorporates a robust marine-grade aluminum frame and detachable pneumatic wheels, ensuring smooth handling even in challenging terrains and muddy conditions.
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Surf Hood
The Palm Surf Hood is a 2mm neoprene balaclava specifically crafted for winter use. With a 2mm neoprene build and a quick-drying thermal liner, it ensures optimal warmth. The glued and blind-stitched seams guarantee top-notch performance by preventing leaks. The face features a small Glideskin gasket for a secure seal, and the stiffened peak provides sun protection.
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First Aid Carrier Drybag
The Palm First Aid Carrier is a 3L dry bag specifically crafted for first aid needs. Its transparent design facilitates quick and easy visibility of your kit's contents, and the prominent First Aid Logo ensures easy identification.
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First Aid Organiser Drybag
The Palm First Aid Organiser offers an effective solution for your first aid kit needs. This waterproof dry bag incorporates a fold-out organiser, allowing you to conveniently pack various essential items for your kayaking expeditions into its multiple pockets.
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Current Pogies
The Palm Current Mitts are kayak paddle gloves designed to provide warmth and comfort on the river. Easily attached to a kayak paddle shaft with a Velcro strip, these pogies offer effective protection against wind, rain, and sun. The top side includes a fleece liner, and the base features a partial fleece lining. A draw cord around the wrist ensures easy tensioning, and reflective detailing on the front seam enhances visibility.
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Eyewear Band
The Palm Eyewear Band ensures your glasses or sunglasses stay securely in place while on the water. This straightforward band, made of 2.5mm neoprene, features tubes at each end through which you can thread the arms of your glasses.
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Descent Pogies
The Palm Descent Pogies are an excellent solution for maintaining warm and comfortable hands during winter kayaking. Securing them to your kayak paddle shaft is easy with the Velcro opening, allowing your hands to slide in directly onto the shaft. Constructed from 3mm neoprene with a quick-drying thermal liner, these pogies feature glued and blind-stitched seams to prevent water ingress.
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Round Hatch Kit
This kit contains everything you need to retro-fit a hatch to your kayak including the hatch, pocket, gasket and necessary bolts.
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Side Swing HMS Autolock Karabiner
The Palm Side Swing HMS Autolock Karabiner is constructed of anodised aluminium and a side-swing autolock gate. The wide, rounded shape allows a larger opening angle for a 26mm opening.
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APC O-Ring
The Palm APC O-Ring is a fat anodised aluminium O-ring for your PFD chest harness providing an easy to recognise attachment point.
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Grab Handles
The Palm Grab Handles will attach to a selection of Palm Kayaks.
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Rafter 120 PFD
The Palm Rafter 120 PFD is your ultimate companion for high-volume water adventures. This one-size-fits-all buoyancy aid delivers exceptional flotation and security, keeping you safe even in the roughest conditions. With a three-buckle front closure, adjusting for a snug and secure fit is quick and easy. The built-in float collar provides added peace of mind, keeping your head above water when you’re floating on your back. Constructed from tough ripstop fabric with double-reinforced stress points, this PFD is engineered to meet the intense demands of commercial use - so you can focus on the thrill of the water.
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Cam Buckle Cover
The Palm Cam Buckle Covers are silicone rubber protectors for the camming buckles of Palm's 3.5m, 4.5m and 5.5m roof rack straps. These should prevent you from scratching car paintwork and windows when loading your roof-rack.
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J Bars
The Palm J bars come supplied as a pair with all the fittings required to fit them. They are perfect for the safe and easy transportation of a kayak on your car roof rack. Palm has designed these kayak J bars to feature a steel construction, this is then powder coated for enhanced levels of performance.
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Bolt
The Palm Bolt throw bag is equipped with 20m of manageable 11mm polypropylene cored floating rope, boasting a robust breaking strain of 10kN. Versatile for both haul line use and person-to-person rescues, it neatly packs into a wide-neck bag secured by a quick and efficient Fidlock magnetic closure.
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Screw Gate Karabiner
The Palm Screw Gate Karabiner is an essential addition to your kayak safety gear. Crafted by Palm specifically for kayaking, this carabiner boasts an alloy construction with an anodised finish. The screw lock system on the gate ensures heightened safety during use, with a maximum gate opening of 23mm.
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T Handle
The Palm T Handle is a moulded plastic T handle, designed to fit into the end of canoe or rafting paddle that uses a hollow shaft such as the Ainsworth C100 or the Palm Otter Canoe Paddle. Constructed from injection moulded plastic, the T Handle is rounded for comfort in the hand, and will fit into shafts with the internal diameter specified by size.
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Glide CO2 Re-arm Kit
The Glide Re Arm Kit allows you to re arm your inflatable Glide Buoyancy Aid after you've inflated it using the provide CO2 canister.
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Poncho Grande
The Palm Poncho Grande is a beach changing towel that easily slips on over the head. Once on, it's easy to remove your wet kit and dry yourself without the worries of your towel falling off and exposing your bum. It's weather-proof outer layer will keep the wind out and offer some protection from the rain. On the front of the changing robe there is a large kangaroo style pocket that's perfect for storing your pants!
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Poncho
The Palm Poncho is a convenient beach changing robe designed for easy changing. Simply slip it over your head to maintain privacy when getting out of your kayaking gear, saving you from exposing yourself to friends. Crafted from quick-drying microfibre polyester, it includes a hood to keep you warm during winter trips.
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Tsangpo Hat
The Palm Tsangpo hat is a versatile fleece beanie suitable for both wearing under your kayaking helmet and keeping you warm on the bank after a winter kayaking excursion. Crafted from Pontetorto fleece with Polygiene technology, it effectively prevents odour accumulation. The hat's flatlock-stitched seams ensure comfort, and its double-thickness headband provides additional warmth.
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Drip Rings
The Palm Equipment Drip Rings are a perfect addition to your kayak paddle, designed to prevent water from running down the shaft. Each set includes two drip rings.
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Recessed Deck Fitting
The Palm Recessed deck fitting is supplied in a packet of four units. Each unit comprises three holes, one is vertical and this is for securing to the kayak, the second two holes are horizontal and are for running kayak deck lines through. These will fit most kayaks but they do work particularly well on models that have the space for recessed deck fittings such as the Tarpon 100.
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Countersunk Pozi
The Palm Countersunk bolts are an ever growing range! They are used in the outfitting of Dagger Kayaks, Wilderness Systems Kayaks and also Islander Kayaks.