Watersports
Up and Under Watersports
Welcome to the watersports section of our website. Up and Under has been supplying watersports equipment since the business opened in 1977. We have a massive amount of knowledge and experience. We are also the largest Canoe and Kayak Store in South Wales and are only 10 minutes drive from, The Cardiff International White Water Centre. (CIWW) If you want to get wet, we will help you get on the water!
We cover an exciting range of watersports equipment that comes from the best suppliers and manufacturers.
For the latest ranges of kit, delve deeper into your chosen category. We also often have some great deals on end of line products. These can be found in the watersports sale section below.
For the new season of 2024, we are very proud to welcome the following new brands to our portfolio!
Our watersports section is broken down into 12 main areas, which are detailed below.
Body Boarding and Surfing - Body Boards, Wetsuits, Rash Vests and Beach Essentials. All of the key components for a family beach holiday. Watersports Brands Stocked - Australian Board Company, Circle One, Dryrobe and Jobe.
Clothing - PFDs, Kayak Jackets, Changing Towels, Watersports Shoes, Drysuits, Rash Vest and Thermals and Trousers and Shorts to name but a few. All the best items to stay warm and comfortable whilst kayaking on the river. Watersports Brands Stocked - Adidas, Bestard, Circle One, Crewsaver, Dryrobe, Jobe, La Sportiva, Nookie, Palm, Peak PS, Sweet Protection and Yak.
Competition Kayaking - Whether your into Canoe Polo, Sprint Kayaking or Canoe Slalom, This is the place to locate your required kit. Whether it is a pair of Paddles, a Kayak or a piece of kayak outfitting, the chances are we will be able to help. Watersports Brands Stocked - Canoe Polo Zone, Combat, Exo Kayaks, Mikasa, Revenge and Streamlyte.
Inflatable Kayaking - If you looking for a small and compact inflatable kayak, to go into the garage of your motorhome. Or something for backpacking and packrafting in Scotland. This is the place to look. Watersports Brands Stocked - Aqua-Bound, Kokopelli, Seago, Streamlyte and TNP
Open Canoeing - If your looking to keep with tradition and take to the water in a Canadian Canoe, this is the area to be. An open canoe is great for family use and also then enables you to partake in canoe camping trips and bushcraft adventures. Watersports Brands Stocked - Ainsworth, Bending Branches, Eckla, Hou Canoes, Palm, Peak PS, Ruk Sport, Silverbirch Canoes, TNP, Venture Canoes, Werner and Whetman Equipment.
Outdoor Swimming - One of the new areas of watersports for Us. Whether your trying your first triathlon and looking for an open water swimsuit. Or if your a regular lake swimmer or if you are looking at cold water dipping. This is the place to find your Swimming Gloves, Skull Caps, Tow Floats and Goggles. We also sell Masks, Fins and Underwater Scooters for Snorkelling. Watersports Brands Stocked - Dryrobe, Jobe, Palm, Typhoon and Zone3
Recreational Touring - This is all about spending quality time on the water. Whether your enjoying coastal kayaking tours or whether you want to do some canal kayak routes. We have the correct selection of kayaking equipment for you. The recreational kayak selection here all offer enhanced directional stability, offer basic storage for a great day on the water. Watersports Brands Stocked - Aqua-Bound, Dagger, Islander Kayaks, Kajak Sport, Nookie, P & H Kayaks, Palm, Pyranha, Streamlyte, Tootega Kayaks and TNP
Stand Up Paddle Boarding - A fantastic watersport which is all about exploring the local waterways available. Whether you want to SUP on a lake or go paddle boarding on a canal. We have the gear to suit! We have a great range of paddle board packages, buoyancy aids (PFDs), wetsuits. We also have plenty of dry storage options such as drybags and phone cases. We even sell electric sup pumps as well as manual to keep you inflated! Watersports Brands Stocked - Jobe, Overboard, Palm, Peak PS, Tiki, Typhoon and Whetman Equipment
Sea Kayaking - This is the place for all thing salty. Whether your into coastal sea kayaking trips or you rather open water sea kayaking. We have the sea kayaking equipment you need. Whether you want an expedition sea kayak a playful option of a day touring kayak. We have it! We also stock a range of both straight shaft and cranked shaft sea kayak paddles. Whilst its not always about a new kayak purchase, we also stock a good range of sea kayak outfitting. This helps to keep your current boat in service to the highest standard. Watersports Brands Stocked - Aqua-Bound, Aquapac, Eckla, HF Equipment, Icom, Kajak Sport, North Shore, Overboard, P & H, Palm, Peak PS, Silva, Streamlyte, Valley, VE Paddles, Watershed, Werner and Whetman Equipment.
Sit On Top Kayaking - Sit on top kayaks are a great option for getting into kayaking for the first time. They are exceptionally safe and easy to use. Whether you are looking for some adventure on a family beach holiday or you are looking to explore your local canal. We will have the sit on kayak for you. They are available as a single seat option and also a tandem seat option. We have a great range of kayak paddles that are suitable for your chosen craft. Kayak Trollies to get yoru kayak to the waters edge and also a good range of kayak outfitting to keep your boat in top condition. Watersports Brands Stocked - Eckla, Islander Kayaks, Jobe, Kajak Sport, Palm, Pyranha, RTM, Ruk Sport, Scotty, TNP, Tootega, Wilderness Systems and Whetman Equipment.
Transport - It is all very well having the passion for watersports and owning a Sea Kayak or an Open Canoe. But you do need to get it to the waters edge. In this section we cover all your transport requirements. If you need to transport a kayak, we have a great offering of roof racks, roof rack pads, roof rack straps and also a number of different kayak carrying systems. - Watersports Brands Stocked - Canoe Polo Zone, Dryrobe, Eckla, FCS, Handiworld, Kajak Sport, Kanulock, Nookie, Palm, Playboater, and Thule. We also have a Transport Section in the Outdoor section of the website for the Thule Tow Ball Bike Racks and Roof Racks
White Water Kayaking - This is the area for those who like to get the adrenaline flowing. Whether your into kayak freestyle or kayak river running. We have the best range of kayaks, paddles , Spraydecks, and Safety Equipment. In the event that you whitewater kayak has been used in the most demanding situations, we also stock a good range of spare kayak outfitting. - Watersports Brands Stocked - Aquapac, Dagger, Eckla, Edelrid, HF Equipment, Jobe, Nookie, Ortlieb, Palm, Peak PS, Pyranha, Streamlyte, TNP, Typhoon, VE Paddles, Watershed, Werner, Whetman Equipment and Yak
Tootega
Pulse 120 Tandem Huntsman
The Tootega Pulse 120 Tandem Huntsman is a double seated sit-on-top fishing kayak. It comes with front and rear seats, as well as a centre seat to enable the kayak to be paddled solo if desired. It features a self-bailing hull system, which provides the best levels of kayak safety. It's also easy to handle on and off the water thanks to moulded-in grab handles. The Pulse 120 Huntsman offers plenty of storage including 2x6" kayak hatches and a large rear tank well.
Palm
Latex Wrist Seal
The Palm Latex Wrist Seals are spares for when you need a replacement seal.
Tootega
Sector 135 Standard
The Tootega Sector 135 Standard is a fast sit-on-top kayak that has plenty of carrying capacity. It is ideal for exploring your local inland water ways or for gentle paddles along the coast. The sector 135 features a large and comfortable cockpit design with a moulded seat, as well as a small storage hatch for items you need to keep close to hand. There's also a central console unit that's perfect for mounting items such as a GPS system or a camera unit.
Tootega
Sector 110 Standard
The Tootega Sector 110 Standard is a versatile sit on top kayak with a stable and sea worthy hull design. The hull offers great tracking and levels of stability. Whilst the deck design incorporates several storage areas and a well laid out kayak cockpit. The deck design features a large front storage hatch, a good sized rear tank-well and a central kayak storage hatch.
Tootega
Prophecy 135 Standard
The Tootega Prophecy 135 Standard is a fast touring kayak that's perfect for exploring local coastlines. It offers plenty of storage, making it ideal for kayak camping and longer day trips on the water. It features a large cockpit with adjustable footrests for extra support and a padded seat for additional comfort. In front of the cockpit, there's also a large raised panel which is ideal for mounting items such as a GPS system or camera.
Tootega
Prophecy 110 Standard
The Tootega Prophecy 110 is a versatile single sit-on-top kayak that offers comfort, performance and reasonable levels of speed. Whether you're exploring a calm local river or paddling a choppy coastal cove, this kayak is sure to bring a smile to your face. The Prophecy 110 boasts plenty of storage space, making it ideal for kayak camping or long day trips on the water. There's adjustable footrests that offer support and a comfy moulded-in seat, further comfort can be achieved by adding a padded kayak seat.
Tootega
Pulse 120 Tandem Standard
The Tootega Pulse 120 Tandem Standard is a tandem sit on top kayak that’s ideal for gentle coastal trips, cruising down your local river and exploring canals. This 2 person sit on top kayak is capable of carrying two paddlers up to a 185kg combined weight. The Pulse 120 tandem sit on top kayak is designed around a self-bailing hull system, it features two comfortable moulded seats and 3 areas of storage. All of the grab handles are moulded in, and there are plenty of D rings for securing a padded kayak seat.
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Islander Kayaks
Koa Duo Sport Recycled
The Islander Kayaks Koa Duo Sport is a great tandem kayak suitable for use by the whole family. It has three seats, meaning it can be used with one, two or three passengers on board. It is wide and stable enough to easily climb onto, but still fast and sleek enough in the water to take you places on day trips exploring shorelines. Comes equipped with two deluxe backrests and two dry hatches.
Islander Kayaks
Koa Beach Recycled
The Islander Koa S Beach Recycled Sit-On-Top Kayak is a compact, durable kayak perfect for rentals, group paddling, and casual use on beaches or local waterways. Designed for stability and performance, it features a surf-friendly bow, comfortable contoured seat, ergonomic foot braces, and self-draining scupper holes. With built-in gear storage, flush grab handles, accessory mount point, and eco-friendly recycled plastic construction, the Koa delivers big performance in a small, easy-to-handle package, ideal for beginners and recreational paddlers alike. Made in the UK.
Islander Kayaks
Koa Beach
The Koa Beach Kayak from Islander is a tough sit-on-top that's ideal for groups and outdoor education centre use. It's easy to handle both on and off the water, with a comfortable cockpit that will fit a wide range of paddlers. This boat jumps over waves and cuts through choppy waters. In the surf, water sheds quickly from the deck, putting you in control.
Islander Kayaks
Koa Duo Beach
The Islander Kayaks Koa Duo Beach is a tandem kayak suitable for use by the whole family. It features three seats, making it great for use by one, two or three passengers. It's wide enough to be stable and easy to climb aboard, but still fast and sleek enough to get you places on days exploring the shorelines.
Islander Kayaks
Koa Duo Sport
The Islander Kayaks Koa Duo Sport is a great tandem kayak suitable for use by the whole family. It has three seats, meaning it can be used with one, two or three passengers on board. It is wide and stable enough to easily climb onto, but still fast and sleek enough in the water to take you places on day trips exploring shorelines. Comes equipped with two deluxe backrests and two dry hatches.
Pyranha
Ion Stout
The Pyranha Ion Stout, offered in three sizes, is a versatile crossover kayak perfect for a range of waters, from calm canals to Grade 2 rivers and lakes. Its contemporary design incorporates a retractable skeg for superior speed and manoeuvrability. The kayak boasts a spacious, easy-to-access cockpit, moulded thigh braces for enhanced control, a padded seat for comfort, and adjustable pedal footrests and backrest for added support. With a rear hatch and bulkhead, ample space is provided for essentials, ensuring a delightful and comfortable paddling journey.
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Yak
Dry Phone Pouch
The Yak Dry Phone Pouch is perfect for carrying your phone, wallet, car keys, or snacks while out on the water. Sized to accommodate most smartphones, it features a crystal-clear outer panel that allows full touchscreen functionality and excellent photo quality. The sealable inner sleeve keeps your phone separate from other items, ensuring extra protection. Additionally, handy belt loops on the rear offer versatile attachment options, complementing the detachable shoulder/waist strap.
Pyranha
Burn III Connect
The Pyranha Burn III Connect is available in two sizes (M and L) and is a classic river running kayak known for its outstanding performance. It features a spacious cockpit with a fully adjustable backrest system, padded seat and connect thigh grips for optimal comfort. The kayak includes a bulkhead footrest, step-out pillar with a hull stiffener, rear minicell foam pillar and multiple securing bars/clip points for enhanced safety. With a moderate amount of hull rocker and rails for responsive turns, it's designed for manoeuvrability and quick resurfacing after drops.
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