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
Peak PS
Whitewater Evo Women's One Piece Suit
The Peak PS Whitewater Evo Women's One Piece Suit is an innovative and unique drysuit that's been made with tough, X4 nylon and double neck/wrist seals. The unique 10mm YKK Aquaseal leg entry system allows easy entry and unrivalled freedom of movement and paddling comfort and it comes with a storage bag/changing mat made entirely from surplus materials.
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Peak PS
Whitewater Evo One Piece Suit
The Peak PS Whitewater Evo One Piece Suit is an innovative and unique drysuit that's made with tough, X4 nylon and double neck/wrist seals. The unique 10mm YKK Aquaseal leg entry system allows easy entry and unrivalled freedom of movement and paddling comfort. Comes with a storage bag/changing mat made entirely from surplus materials.
Tootega
Pulse 85 Standard
The Tootega Pulse 85 is a single person sit-on-top kayak. Although this is a small kayak, it's still suitable for paddlers up to 90Kg in weight. It has been packed full of features that include moulded-in grab handles, a rear tank well for storing a kayak dry bag and a central kayak hatch for additional storage. Comfort and support are achieved from the foot pegs and the moulded-in seat pan. Further comfort can be achieved by adding a padded kayak seat.
Tootega
Pulse 95 Standard
The Tootega Pulse 95 is a 1 person sit on top kayak that's ideal for paddlers up to 125kg. It features a self-draining hull for the best levels of kayak safety, as well as a moulded-in seat and footrests for comfort. At the rear of the kayak is a tank well that offers basic storage for a kayak dry bag. Further storage is available in the form of a storage hatch, which is located in the centre of the kayak. This kayak is easily man handled, thanks to the front, rear and side kayak grab handles.
Tootega
Kinetic 100 Standard
The Tootega Kinetic 100 Standard is one of the best sit-on-top kayaks available. This kayak was designed here in the UK by paddles, it is also manufactured here in the UK! It is perfect for exploring the coastline and gentle inland waterways. The Kinetic 100 features a self-bailing cockpit area, for the best levels of safety, it also incorporates a retractable skeg for the best levels of tracking and directional stability. There is an exceptionally comfortable seat, and the comfort can be improved further by the addition of a padded seat unit. There are three principal areas for storage, a large hatch on the front, a smaller central hatch and then a rear tank well. It is also easy to man handle on and off the water, due to the multiple grab handles.
Peak PS
Adventure Double Evo Women's Jacket
The Peak PS Adventure Double Evo (Women's) Jacket is a high spec sea kayaking cag that's designed to keep you warm, dry and comfortable, even in the most harsh of weather conditions. Whilst this jacket has been designed as a sea kayaking cag, its also a great option for other watersports such asĀ Open Canoeing and Stand Up Paddle Boarding.
Peak PS
Adventure Double Evo Jacket
The Peak PS Adventure Double Evo Jacket is a high-spec sea kayaking cag that's designed to keep you warm, dry and comfortable, even in the most harsh of weather conditions. Whilst this jacket has been designed as a sea kayaking cag, its also a great option for other water-sports such as Open Canoeing and Stand Up Paddle Boarding.
Whetman Equipment
Neoprene Cockpit Cover
The Whetman Equipment Neoprene Cockpit Cover is a valuable addition to your kayaking gear. It serves as an ideal solution for protecting your kayak when not in use, preventing rainwater from filling it and keeping unwanted garden pests like slugs and snails out. When heading on a kayaking trip, you can conveniently store your paddling equipment in the kayak, with the cockpit cover ensuring its security. This cover is crafted from robust 3mm neoprene and secured to the kayak using a 9mm shock cord, providing a snug and secure fit.
Peak PS
Thermal Rashy Women's Pants
The Peak PS Thermal Rashy (Women's) Pants are a super warm, quick-drying and wicking base layer legging that are great for long days out on the water. The lining is soft and comfortable and they're made from brushed stretch, recycled polyester spandex fabrics (280g/m2).
Peak PS
Thermal Rashy Short
The Peak PS Thermal Rashy Short is a great baselayer choice for long days paddling in all but the warmest of conditions. This top is super-warm, quick drying and is made with brush stretch recycled polyester spandex (280g/m2). Pair with a pair of Peak Neoskin strides for a 2-piece wetsuit alternative or simply wear alone for an added bit of warmth!
Peak PS
Thermal Rashy Pants
The Peak PS Thermal Rashy Pants are a super warm, quick-drying and wicking base layer legging that are great for long days out on the water. The lining is soft and comfortable and they're made from brushed stretch, recycled polyester spandex fabrics (280g/m2).
Peak PS
Storm Pants X2.5 Evo
The Peak PS Storm Pants X2.5 Evo (men's) are a great choice to pair with your kayak cag and will keep your lower legs protected from any unwanted splashes. They're made with a midweight x2.5 recycled nylon and the men's version features twin shoulder straps. These pants also benefit from fully taped seams and an articulated cut with bent knees and seat.
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Peak PS
Semi Pants Evo Women's
The Peak PS Semi Pants Evo (Women's) are sure to keep you warm, dry and comfortable whilst out on your kayaking adventures. These specific trousers are most suited to activities like whitewater kayaking, sea kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. They feature a 2.5 layer fabric construction of which is fully recycled nylon, the design also incorporates an articulated cut for unrestricted freedom of movement.
Peak PS
Semi Pants Evo
The Peak PS Semi Pants Evo are sure to keep you warm, dry and comfortable whilst out on your kayaking adventures. These specific trousers are most suited to activities like whitewater kayaking, sea kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. They feature a 2.5 layer fabric construction of which is fully recycled nylon, the design also incorporates an articulated cut for unrestricted freedom of movement.
Peak PS
Freeride Evo Women's Jacket
The Peak PS Freeride Evo (Women's) Jacket is a fully articulated, mid-weight whitewater jacket. This is one of the most comfortable jackets out there and it's a great choice for all things whitewater. The Freeride Evo also has fully taped seams, a soft super-stretch Bioprene cone neck and tension strap.
Peak PS
Freeride Evo Jacket
The Peak PS Freeride Evo Jacket is a fully articulated, mid-weight whitewater jacket. This is one of the most comfortable jackets out there and it's a great choice for all things whitewater. The Freeride Evo also has fully taped seams, a soft super-stretch Bioprene cone neck and tension strap.