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
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Extrem PFD
The Palm Extrem PFD is a high performance buoyancy aid for whitewater kayaking, designed to provide the highest levels of safety and performance. The Extrem features a front opening design that's easy to get on and off. This is secured by four main buckles and a chest harness system. It has 4 main points of adjustment, plenty of storage and a chest harness that's ideal for use in extreme rescue situations. Storage options include internal and external pockets including a large zippered chest pocket for keeping essentials close to hand.
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Descender Shoes
The Palm Descender Shoes offer a great level of warmth and support for your feet, whether you’re on the river or the coast. The diamond traction sole unit offers great levels of grip across the majority of surfaces. These boots feature a cut that finishes just above the ankle bone, whilst the Velcro strap across the forefoot gives a snug and secure fit. The front and rear pull tabs also make it easy to get these neoprene booties on.
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Coloured Welding Rods
A variety of plastic rods used to weld plastic kayaks. Best suited to Dagger, Islander and Wilderness Systems craft.
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Chinook Women's Jacket
The Palm Chinook Women's Jacket is a female specific fit kayak cag that provides reliable protection from the water, rain and wind. It's also great for use in other water sports such as open canoeing and stand-up paddle boarding. Constructed from 2.5 layer fabric with an over-head design, the Chinook jacket is fully articulated for unrestricted freedom of movement. It features double waist, wrist and neck systems and comes with a handy removeable hood should you need it.
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Chinook Jacket
The Palm Chinook Jacket is a highly versatile sea kayaking cag that's also great for use stand-up paddle boarding. Whatever the weather conditions are, this will offer you protection from the water, rain and the wind. This jacket incorporates a 2.5 layer fabric construction with an over the head design. The cut of the cag is fully articulated to give the best levels of freedom of movement. It also has double waist, wrist and neck systems, a rollaway hood and handy pockets.
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Meander PFD
The Palm Meander PFD is a multifunctional buoyancy aid suited for canoeing, kayaking, sit-on-top paddling, and stand-up paddle boarding. Featuring a convenient front access zip, adjustable shoulders, side straps, and waist belt, it ensures a comfortable and secure fit. Additionally, a small chest pocket provides convenient storage for essentials like keys.
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Meander Highback PFD
The Palm Meander Highback is a PFD that's suited to the taller seats found on most sit-on-top and touring kayaks. The cutaway back panel sits above the seat for a more comfortable paddling position. Lightweight and slimline, this PFD is easy to use, with a simple zip entry, secure waist buckle closure and a useful zipped pocket for your belongings.
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Kola Angler PFD
The Palm Kola Angler PFD is a high-back kayak fishing buoyancy aid that provides plenty of storage options whilst still remaining lightweight and comfortable on the water. It features a cutaway back panel that works well with taller seats, and the more slimline front panel allows for unrestricted freedom of movement. Storage options include clamshell pockets that fold open for a clear view of the compartments within, as well as multiple webbing and snap D-ring attachment points. Hi-Vis panels allow for visibility in low light conditions should you need to be located at night.
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Kick Socks
The Palm Kick Socks stand out as a versatile thermal neoprene sock designed for various watersports. Crafted from 3mm thermofibre-lined titanium neoprene, these socks boast a three-dimensional cut for optimal comfort. Enhanced performance is achieved through meticulously glued and blind-stitched seams. The soles feature a diamond traction print, providing both added grip and increased durability.
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Kaikoura PFD
The Palm Kaikoura is the perfect choice of PFD for for sports such as sea kayaking, kayak fishing, touring, expedition and kayak instructing. The Kaikoura uses Flex Fit buoyancy foam technology which wraps around the paddler, offering optimum comfort and safety. With carefully placed pockets and stowage, the Kaikoura will carry everything you need close to hand – even when conditions get rough.
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Index Socks
The Palm Index Socks are a thin and lightweight sock perfect for wearing under water shoes. Crafted from 1.5mm thick titanium neoprene, these socks provide additional warmth for various water sports. Featuring a three-dimensional cut, they ensure a snug and secure fit, while the flat-locked stitching adds extra comfort.
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Hydro PFD
The Palm Hydro PFD is a slight re-design of the Hydro Adventure buoyancy aid, now offering better functionality to Palm's classic fishing and canoe PFD. The Hydro features Palm's 3D waist cut, a number of different tensioning points and a 25mm waist belt to keep it secure and anchored below the chest. The rear pocket is perfect for a hydration bladder and there are several other handy pockets for items such as a whistle or VHF radio. The Palm Hydro PFD is a versatile front-entry personal floatation device with a classic cut, loaded with storage options.
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Horizon Women's Shorts
The Palm Horizon Women's Shorts are a sunny day alternative to a wetsuit. They have a relaxed, below the knee fit that's specifically cut for women and are ideal for a variety of water sports ranging from kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and even body boarding. The combination of a neoprene waistband and a lace adjustment provide a secure and comfortable fit, whilst the right thigh has a handy zip pocket for any essentials.
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Horizon Shorts
The Palm Horizon Shorts are ideal for warm summer days, perfect for sit-on-top kayaking, paddle boarding, or whitewater kayaking. They feature a waterproof two-layer fabric outer and a fleece lining for added warmth and comfort. With a drawstring waist and a small zippered pocket on the right leg, these shorts are perfect for storing a waterproof key pouch.
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Hook Gloves
The Palm Hook Gloves are ideal for colder months, perfect for kayaking, paddle boarding, and open water swimming. Featuring glued and blind-stitched construction for enhanced warmth and water resistance, they also have a quick-drying liner and pre-curled fingers for natural paddling. Pairing studs prevent loss.
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NeoFlex Longsleeve
The Palm NeoFlex Longsleeve is a great choice whether worn independently during summer months or integrated into a layering system when temperatures drop. Crafted from lightweight, ultra-stretchy neoprene combined with a plush Thermospan liner, this top ensures warmth, flexibility and uncomplicated comfort, facilitating an exceptional affinity with the water.