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
Peak PS
Adventure Single Evo Jacket Women's
The Peak PS Adventure Single Evo Jacket (Women's) is a 2.5 layer canoe cag that's primarily designed for sea kayaking and touring. It's made from a tough and durable recycled nylon fabric that offers great protection from the elements. This jacket is the perfect choice if you're looking for a high-performance jacket thats suitable for a variety of uses.
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Valley
Nordkapp Forti
The Valley Nordkapp Forti is a fast traditional sea kayak that's been made with composite materials. Ideal for long coastal trips and open water crossings where durability is required, the Nordkapp Forti features 3 hatches, a retractable skeg, welded bulkheads, decklines and a compass recess.
Streamlyte
Kinetic Polo Hyperlyte CXT
The Streamlyte Kinetic Polo Hyperlyte CXT is a canoe polo paddle equipped with downward-tilting blades crafted from carbon. Available with either a heavy-duty glass shaft or an extreme carbon shaft, these blades are designed to pass close to the kayak, ideal for paddlers with a vertical paddling style. This paddle offers excellent acceleration and power, while the curved blade ends and spooned faces ensure precise ball control.
Robson
Pogo FG
The Robson Pogo FG is a whitewater kayak paddle that's perfect for river running. This paddle features a fibreglass paddle shaft and paddle blades. The Robson Pogo paddle blades are asymmetric in shape; the paddle shaft also features a slight oval so it’s clear as to where you need to hold it. This is great for checking the blades are correctly positioned when doing an Eskimo Roll.
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Robson
Fluid FG
The Robson Fluid FG is a whitewater kayaking paddle that's designed for freestyle use. It has large powerful blades that are slightly tilted downwards so they will pass closely to the kayak. It also features a fiberglass paddle shaft, which is paired with two multi-layer fiberglass paddle blades. The paddle shaft features a slight oval on the lead hand, which helps to keep the hands correctly aligned against the paddle blades.
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Whetman Equipment
River Bean 3m Towline
The Whetman Equipment River Bean is a three metre towline with a Kraken stainless snag free karabiner, shockcord & floating 6mm rope, compact water pouch, 40mm belt & quick release cam buckle.
P & H
Volan
The P & H Volan is the ultimate lightweight and highly versatile day/weekend Sea Kayak. Built specifically for those who like to make the most out of day and weekend trips, the Volan provides straight tracking when flat, whilst swinging round effortlessly when on edge or carving into a turn. This kayak delivers on comfortable performance for both the journey and any play sports you may find along the way. Its short, 16" length provides ample hull speed and helps to keep weight to an absolute minimum for nimble performance and ease of handling.
P & H
Virgo MZ3
The P & H Virgo MZ3 is a versatile plastic touring kayak offered in three size options. Boasting a spacious cockpit for effortless entry, it includes a comfortable padded seat and backrest, alongside convenient kayak hatches and deck lines for ample storage. The front deck features a built-in moulding for the Silva 70P Compass, while the retractable skeg at the rear enhances directional stability.
P & H
Valkyrie CLX
The P & H Valkyrie CLX is a sea kayak that's been designed to deliver speed. Whether you're taking on extensive open water crossings and expeditions, or just looking to inject more adrenaline into your day trips, this is the kayak for you. It features a vertical, narrow bow that maintains maximum waterline length whilst slicing cleanly through the water and creating a clean path for the rest of the kayak's hull to follow efficiently. Other benefits of this kayak shape include an increased bow hatch volume and a more engaged hull at the bow to counteract windage.
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P & H
Virgo CLX
The P & H Virgo CLX is a great choice for anyone looking for a kayak offering accessible performance for daytrips and the occasional overnighter. It's a compact, but uncompromising take on a classic sea kayak design, featuring a Corelite X three layer plastic construction and skeg fittings for ease of tracking in windy conditions. The Corelite construction reduces the overall weight of the kayak, meaning you'll notice the increase in efficiency and stiffness on the water.
P & H
Aries
The P & H Aries are custom made sea kayaks. They are designed and built in the UK and are available in two different sizes for the perfect fit. They are produced in a number of different constructions so they will suit your budget and requirements. The Aries is a playful sea kayak that's ideal for exploring the bays, coves and playing along the coast. They are also suitable for longer sea kayaking expeditions. In the event that you don’t want to paddle all the way you can also add a kayak sailing rig to them.
P & H
Scorpio II CLX
The P & H Scorpio II CLX is a feature rich plastic sea kayak that's been designed for kayak expeditions. Its CoreLite X construction reduces the overall weight of the kayak, whilst increasing the levels of stiffness and durability. It features plenty of storage options, with two front hatches, two rear hatches and a full array of deck elastics, as well as a place to mount your Silva 70P compass. The Scorpio II features a long keel line that provides good directional stability, the mid-section of the body features a slight v shape which helps to give a nice smooth ride.
P & H
Delphin CLX
The P & H Delphin CLX is a playful sea kayak that's perfect for exploring coastlines, rock hopping and playing in the tides. Its construction is lightweight and offers enhanced levels of stiffness and durability. It's available in two sizes, that cover a wide range and will ensure a near perfect fit for most paddlers.
P & H
Cetus
The P & H Cetus is an expedition sea kayak that is available in three different sizes, the LV, MV and HV. They are all generally built to order and come fully finished to your colour choices along with any optional added extras requested from the accessories list. The Cetus is ideal for multi day kayaking trips and with this in mind features plenty of storage hatches. It also incorporates a retractable skeg which enhances the directional stability of the kayak.
Streamlyte
HDG Replacement Paddle Shaft (Heavy Duty Glass)
The Streamlyte HDG Replacement Paddle shaft, among our kayak paddle spare parts at Up and Under, is an excellent choice for replacing broken shafts, a straightforward task. This shaft, akin to those found on kayak polo paddles like the Kinetic Polo HDG, boasts a heavy-duty 100% glass construction, offering flexibility suitable for canoe polo or whitewater kayaking. Available in three diameters (25.4mm, 26mm, and 27mm), its ends feature an extra glass wrap for added strength when paddle blades are inserted.
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Streamlyte
CXT Replacement Paddle Shaft (Carbon Extreme)
The Streamlyte CXT Replacement Paddle Shaft (Carbon Extreme) is an essential part of our kayak paddle spare parts collection. Perfect for repairing snapped shafts, this carbon paddle shaft matches those used in models like the Freeway Elite and Kinetic Polo CXT. Constructed with a blend of 52% glass, 37% carbon, and 11% kevlar, it offers lightweight yet robust performance. Available in three diameters (25.4mm, 26mm, and 27mm), the shaft ends feature additional glass wrap for enhanced strength and durability.