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
Dagger
Supernova
The Dagger SuperNova provides a personalised whitewater adventure just for you. Designed to accommodate two distinct paddler size ranges, the SuperNova ensures exceptional performance and unforgettable experiences. Drawing inspiration from full-slice models of the late 90s and early 2000s, this high-performance play kayak incorporates a range of contemporary features that Dagger excels at executing flawlessly. Get ready to embark on a journey of hours of fun, slicing, surfing, and spinning in the all-new SuperNova.
Thule
One-Key System
The Thule One-Key System is a great way to standardize all of the locks on your Thule roof rack system, so one key fits all. They are available in packs of 4, 6, 8 and 12 lock cylinders. With the Thule One-Key System there's no way you'll ever pick up the wrong Thule keys again!
Peak PS
Tourlite Zip PFD
The Peak PS Tourlite Zip is a great choice of PFD if you're looking for a simple but high-quality option for kayaking or sea touring. It's waist and side adjusters are super easy to adjust and the two large chest pockets offer ample storage for essential kit, hydration and safety equipment.
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Palm
Pro Gloves
The Palm Pro Gloves have been designed to be used by professionals in search and rescue operations. They're extremely tough and reinforced with strength fibres that make them great for work in cold and wet conditions.
Jobe
Pet Vest
The Jobe Pet Vest is a comfortable, strong and bright nylon pet vest that is perfect as flotation aid. Comes with a zipper on the back and a handle to easily pull your pet from the water if or when needed. It also has a reflective panel for increased visibility of your pet in bad light conditions.
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Peak PS
River Guide Women's PFD
The Peak PS River Guide (Women's) PFD is the benchmark of PFD's for the female whitewater kayakers out there. The River Guide is packed full of all the same great features as the gents version, the only difference is that this version benefits from stepped chest foam, making it specific to the female shape. The leftover foam is spread around the rest of the buoyancy aid, so you still get the same great levels of comfort throughout.
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Whetman Equipment
Drogue Chute
The Whetman Equipment Drogue Chute is specifically crafted for sea kayakers as a rescue tool, aimed at managing the speed of kayaks in deep water affected by wind, waves, or surf. By creating underwater drag, it automatically aligns the kayak with the wind, ensuring that deploying it from the stern positions your back against the wind.
Whetman Equipment
Sea Guide Towline MKII
The Sea Guide Towline MKII from Whetman is designed to be used by guides, leaders and coaches. This device was designed with functionality in mind and features two tows. The user is likely to deploy the device on a regular basis so needs a simple system that's easy to be repacked in tough water, ready to be deployed again.
Peak PS
Deluxe 2.5L Evo Women's Jacket
The Peak PS Deluxe 2.5L Evo (Women's) Jacket is a whitewater jacket constructed from recycled 2.5 layer post industrial nylon with tough reinforced shoulders & elbows. Midweight handling fabric, with the reliability needed for all extreme whitewater conditions. Features double neck, wrist and waist seals for the ultimate protection.
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Bending Branches
Black Pearl 11
The Black Pearl 11 from Bending Branches is a lightweight paddle with a 100% carbon blade and shaft. The weight savings of a full carbon paddle reinforced with Edgegard protection mean that you can rely on this paddle for your long-distance flatwater trips.
Dagger
Code Action+
Dagger’s new Code Action+ kayak has the flare of the Rewind and speed of the Phantom. The planing hull and high rockered bow gives immediate feedback; keeping everything dialled-in and on-line through any rapid. Available in small, medium and large sizes, you will find your perfect fit with comfort and safety as a given – thanks to the solid Action+ outfitting.
Jobe
Carbon Pro Paddle 3 Pc
The Jobe Carbon Pro SUP Paddle 3-piece has been crafted using the finest materials available! It boasts a 100% carbon fibre shaft, a lightweight carbon blade and a comfortable carbon T-grip, making it the top-of-the-line paddle in Jobe's stand up paddleboard collection. Additionally, the Carbon Pro Paddle includes a blade cover for protection.
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