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
Streamlyte
Kinetic Tour Foundation
The Streamlyte Kinetic Tour Foundation is a highly versatile kayak paddle that's designed and manufactured here in the UK. This paddle is ideal for using to explore the coast line on a sit on top kayak; it's also just as suitable for exploring your local canal in a touring kayak whilst enjoying the peace and tranquility.
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Streamlyte
Kinetic Tour Enthusiast Leverlock
The Streamlyte kinetic tour enthusiast is a two piece sea kayaking paddle that features a highly adjustable paddle joint kit. This great sea kayaking paddle features tough and durable nylon 12 blades and these are then mounted on a semi carbon paddle shaft. The centre of the shaft features a paddle joint kit which can change the leading hand, alter the feather between several different options and also alter the length of the paddle by up to 10cm.
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Streamlyte
Kinetic Tour Elite Leverlock
The Streamlyte Kinetic Tour Elite Leverlock is a high-end two piece paddle with an adjustable centre joint. The carbon blades are mounted onto the shaft, which is highly adjustable and can be split up into two pieces, meaning you can change the lead hand of the paddle, alter the feather angle and also increase the length by up to 10cm. So if you are looking at a "210 Adjustable", this will lengthen out to 220 to give a longer sweep through the water if and when required.
Streamlyte
Kinetic S Polo HDG
The Streamlyte Kinetic S Polo HDG is a specialised canoe polo paddle with compact carbon blades. You have the option of selecting either a fiberglass or extreme carbon shaft. The paddle shafts are equipped with an index grip and shrink wrap, aiding in maintaining the correct paddle position. With its kinetic blade design, the blades tilt slightly downwards, allowing for precise passes close to the kayak and delivering enhanced power.
Streamlyte
Kinetic S Polo CXT
The Streamlyte Kinetic S Polo CXT is a specialised canoe polo paddle featuring compact carbon blades. Available with a choice of fiberglass or extreme carbon shafts, these paddles are designed for precision and performance. Equipped with an index grip and shrink wrap on the shafts, they offer enhanced handling and comfort. The kinetic blade design ensures optimal power delivery by tilting slightly downwards, allowing for precise manoeuvring and close passes to the kayak.
Streamlyte
Kinetic Polo HDG
The Streamlyte Kinetic Polo HDG is a canoe polo paddle with carbon blades angled downwards, available with either a heavy-duty glass shaft or an extreme carbon shaft. Ideal for vertical paddlers, its kinetic blade design enables close passes to the kayak, providing excellent acceleration and power. The curved blade ends and spooned faces enhance ball control and retrieval.
Streamlyte
Kinetic Polo CXT
The Streamlyte Kinetic Polo CXT is a canoe polo paddle with blades angled downwards, crafted from carbon. Available with either a heavy-duty glass shaft or an extreme carbon shaft, its kinetic blade design enables close passes to the kayak, making it perfect for paddlers with a vertical style. This paddle delivers excellent acceleration and power, while the curved blade ends and spooned faces provide superior ball control and retrieval.
Streamlyte
G Spots Plus Polo HDG
The Streamlyte G Spots Plus Polo HDG is a high-performance canoe polo paddle with full carbon asymmetric blades. It offers a choice between two shafts: a heavy-duty fiberglass shaft or an extreme carbon shaft, both featuring an index grip for optimal hand positioning. Based on original designs by long-standing team GB player Alan Vessey, these blades are among Streamlyte's largest, ideal for powerful paddlers.
Streamlyte
G Spots Plus Polo CXT
The Streamlyte G Spots Plus Polo CXT is a high-performance canoe polo paddle with asymmetric full carbon blades. It offers two options for the paddle shaft: a heavy-duty fiberglass shaft or an extreme carbon shaft, both featuring an index grip for optimal hand placement. These blades, based on designs by veteran team GB player Alan Vessey, are among Streamlyte's largest, catering to powerful paddlers.
Thule
SlideBar
The Thule SlideBar is a highly versatile roof rack system. Whilst not being as aerodynamic as the WingBar, this sliding roof rack system does make for very easy loading. The SlideBar features a unique mechanism on each side that enables the bar to be released, it will then slide out to each side of the vehicle by 60cm. The top of the rack still features the Thule T-Track system for easy adding of a kayak carrier. If the T-Track isn't used, it will still feature the rubber anti grip strip to offer a secure firm grip on the items being carried.
Thule
Fitting Kit (4000+)
The Thule Fitting Kit (4000+) is the vital component in the roof rack system. This Thule connector kit helps to secure your roof rack foot pack firmly and securely to your car. Thule have a vast range of these roof rack fitting kits and each one is ever so slightly different. Each one works exclusively on a make, model and year of a car. This roof rack system is not something where you can use a different part. The 4000 series of fitting kits work with any of the foot packs, but you do need the correct one for your car.
Thule
Fitting Kit (3000+)
The Thule Fitting Kit (3000+) contains a wide selection for a number of different vehicle models. This roof rack fitting kit is exclusive to the make, model and year of your ca. This is the vital component that connects the roof rack feet to the car, easily, firmly and securely. This contains Thule part numbers such as; Thule 3028, Thule 3069, Thule 3068, Thule 3101 and many many more.
Thule
Fitting Kit (1000+)
The Thule Fitting Kit (1000+) is the vital component in the roof rack system. This Thule connector kit helps to secure your roof rack foot pack firmly and securely to your car. Thule have a vast range of these roof rack fitting kits and each one is ever so slightly different. Each one works exclusively on a make, model and year of a car. This roof rack system is not something where you can use a different part. The 1000 series of fitting kits work with any of the foot packs, but you do need the correct one for your car.
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WingBar Edge
The Thule WingBar Edge is a low-profile, roof rack system with exceptional aerodynamic performance and integrated design. The Premium aerodynamic load bar gives and exceptionally quiet ride and easy installation of accessories whilst the Wind Diffuser technology reduces the noise and drag for improved fuel economy.