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
Palm
NeoFlex Leggings
The Palm NeoFlex Leggings have been made from eco-friendly limestone neoprene with recycled face fabric. Warm, flexible and simple, these lightweight 0.5mm neoprene capri pants have a thermal lining, perfect for keeping comfortable, whether you're on or in the water. They feature a high back waist for an excellent fit, as well as flatlock seams for added comfort.
Thule
Hull-a-Port XTR
The Thule Hull-a-Port XTR is a versatile and lockable kayak rack that cab carry one or two kayaks. It comes pre-assembled and folds flat when not in use.
Jobe
Stream Carbon 100 SUP Paddle 2-piece
The Jobe Stream Carbon 100 SUP Paddle 2-piece has been inspired by nature and perfected by humans. Made with 100% featherlight carbon and innovatively shaped based on natures best paddler - the duck! The Stream Carbon paddle achieves smoother and more efficient paddling, with less pressure on your arms thanks to its narrow tip. When the paddle comes closer to your body, the blade gains more surface area which results in a big move forwards, giving you more space to enjoy your surroundings instead of moving forward!
Ruk Sport
Thigh Straps
The RUK Sport Thigh Straps are fully adjustable, padded thigh supports designed to enhance comfort, control, and stability when paddling sit-on-top kayaks, especially in choppy conditions. Featuring soft foam pads with Lycra covers and contoured shaping, they provide excellent leg contact for better manoeuvrability and core engagement. Solid brass buckles ensure quick, secure attachment to most sit-on-top kayak fittings, making them ideal for recreational and performance paddlers alike. Perfect for boosting paddling efficiency and offering added support.
HF Equipment
Dryskirt Spraydeck
The HF Equipment Dryskirt Spraydeck is one of the best options for extreme paddling. This spraydeck is equally well suited for whitewater kayaking and sea kayaking. This neoprene spraydeck features a 4mm high performance X-Tuck neoprene construction, whilst the key wear areas have been reinforced with aramid. On the underside of the deck, there is also a latex reinforcement, this also offers additional grip when in contact with the kayak. All the seams are glued and blind stitched and the spraydeck secures to the kayak via a 9.5mm shockcord. The front of the deck features a large release handle, it also incorporates a knee of strap, in case you can’t reach the release handle.
Adventure Lights
Guardian Expedition Light
The Adventure Lights Guardian Expedition are fully waterproof and impact resistant signal lights that are reliable in almost any situation. They're easy to attach to belts, backpack straps, canoes and pretty much anything else you could need it to. Whatever the adventure, the Guardian will help you get home safe.
Dagger
Stratos 12.5
The Dagger Stratos 12.5 has options for both smaller and larger paddlers, and is an ideal touring kayak for extended canal, lake or coastal trips. Constructed with a single-layer polyethylene and featuring a retractable skeg for improved stability, it ensures easy entry and exit through a spacious cockpit. The comfortable padded seat with rake adjustment, along with a backrest and adjustable pedal footrests, provides additional support. Padded thigh braces offer enhanced control, while both ends of the kayak feature foam bulkheads and storage hatches for drybag convenience.
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Ticket To The Moon
Beach Blanket
The Ticket To The Moon Beach Blanket is a multi-purpose 'beach blanket' that provides an instant and convenient seating option, as well as doubling up as a wind/sun shield. It features integrated tent peg loops and corner pockets (for sand or rocks) so you can make sure it stays in place. Comes with its own detachable Full Moon Pouch for ease of transport.
Whetman Equipment
Sea Kayak Paddle Cuffs
The Whetman Equipment Sea Kayak Paddle Cuffs will keep spare paddle shafts secure on the bow on your sea kayak. The cuffs reinforced with 4 layers on webbing and are held in place by velcro wraps which makes them very easy to install.
Jobe
Inflatable Paddle Board Bag
The Jobe inflatable paddle board bag is a practical drybag backpack designed for convenient board transport. It offers a spacious main compartment, sealed by rolling down the top and securing it with a plastic buckle. Equipped with comfortable rucksack-style straps, it's easy to carry, and it includes anchor points to keep your paddle and pump secure. Additionally, the front pocket is ideal for smaller items like your SUP Fin and SUP Leash.
Ortlieb
Heavyweight Drybag
The Ortlieb Heavyweight Drybags feature a roll-down closure with stiffener bar, a tough base that makes packing easier than ever, and D-rings for securing inside a boat or on top of a luggage rack. The PS490 bags are designed for extreme applications and are even used as haul sacs. All sizes 59 litres and above feature additional side handles.
Ortlieb
Mediumweight Drybag
The Ortlieb Mediumweight Drybags offer excellent value and come with all the essential features. They have a proven roll closure system and a single stiffener bar, guaranteeing complete waterproofing, exceptional protection and efficient packing capacity.
HF Equipment
Dry Pack Transparent
The HF Equipment Dry Pack Transparent is a versatile drybag that comes in 5 different sizes of 6L, 12L, 20L, 40L and 60L. Made from reinforced translucent foil, these bags are lightweight and the transparent section allows you to easily see what's inside each bag. Whilst the material used has been made to be extra tough and durable, it is still soft enough to ensure a tight and efficient roll closure. All sizes have a round base and a bottom loop for the option of securing to your canoe or kayak.
Peak PS
Kayaking Karabiner Wire
The Peak PS Kayaking Karabiner is an essential piece of whitewater safety equipment. It has a wide gate opening that will fit over most paddle shafts - Don't leave the house without one!
Peak PS
Canoe Airbags
The Peak PS Canoe Airbags are super-tough welded canoe airbags. The eyelets and D rings make fitting them into your canoe easy. These are used by many boat manufacturers, coaches and centres.
Peak PS
Kayak Airbag (Bow)
The Peak PS Kayak Airbag for the bow is a highly durable airbag made from welded PVC nylon, designed to fit most contemporary kayaks with or without centre buoyancy. It is straightforward to install and inflate, equipped with an extended inflation hose, and it features twin eyelets for secure fastening. These airbags are available for purchase individually.