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
Tootega
Prophecy 110 Huntsman
The Tootega Prophecy 110 Huntsman is a single sit-on-top fishing kayak that offers comfort and versatility. It offers generous legroom, easy to adjust footrests and a comfortable seating position, as well as plenty of storage options. There's 2 hatches (6" and 8"), fishing rod holders and a large rear tank well with bungee cords that's perfect for storing a drybag.
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Paddle Leash
The Tootega Paddle Leash is a great piece of kayak safety kit. This leash will keep your paddle secured to your kayak so the paddle won't float away after a capsize. The Tootega paddle leash features a premium design that incorporates a coiled lanyard. The one end of the leash has a rotating swivel which also connects to a secure Velcro strap that secures around the paddle.
Tootega
Kinetic 100 Hydrolite
The Tootega Kinetic 100 Hydrolite is a lightweight sit-on-top kayak suitable for the solo paddler. It's super lightweight and offers additional directional stability thanks to its retractable skeg. The self-bailing hull system maintains the best levels of safety, while the moulded-in seat offers great comfort. There are three areas of storage, so you will have plenty of space for any additional kit.
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Kinetic 100 Huntsman
The Tootega Kinetic 100 Huntsman is sit-on-top fishing kayak that's been designed and manufactured in the UK. The Kinetic 100 Huntsman is one of the best options out there and is perfect for coastal fishing trips where you want explore the bays. This is a versatile kayak that features a retractable skeg that will enhance the directional stability. The carrying capacity is 140kg, so its capable of carrying the larger paddler or a good catch of fish. There are rear facing rod holders and a further two hatches for storage.
Tootega
Catalyst 88
The Tootega Catalyst 88 is a sit-on-top white water kayak that's ideal for solo paddlers. This kayak has a short design, which makes it super manoeuvrable and more than capable of paddling in grade 3/4 white water. It features a self-bailing hull system to stop water-logging occurring, plus a high back and foot pedals that provide further comfort and support. There's also a handy rear storage hatch and a drinks bottle holder.
TNP
Combination Paddle
The TNP Combination Paddle is a versatile kayak and canoe paddle that features curved and symmetric paddle blades. They are mounted onto an alloy paddle shaft that has a split paddle joint in the middle. This paddle can be used as a single kayak paddle that measures in at 210cm or it can be broken down and made into two separate canoe paddles. If used as two paddles, they will measure in at 145cm and 155cm.
TNP
Asymmetric Kayak Paddle Junior
The TNP Asymmetric Junior Kayak Paddle is a versatile option, offered in three sizes and available for both right and left-handed users. It comes with an alloy shaft, equipped with kayak drip rings for added convenience. The shaft is ergonomically shaped in the hand areas for improved comfort. The blades are constructed from durable plastic, providing reasonable stiffness.
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TNP
Allround Canoe Paddle
The TNP Allround Canoe Paddle is a great entry level option that offers fantastic levels of durability and good levels of performance. This is one of the best options for the commercial user. The Allround canoe paddle features a HDPE high density polyethylene paddle blade. The paddle blade is heat stable making it ideal for year-round use. The paddle blade also has a 5-year resistance against UV rays. This canoe paddle blade is then mounted on a duralumin paddle shaft. The duralumin paddle shaft is an anodized aluminium. The paddle is then finished with a polypropylene handle for comfort and durability.
Tootega
Pulse 85 Huntsman
The Tootega Pulse 85 huntsman is the smallest fishing kayak in this range. This fishing kayak is perfect for use within sheltered bays, inland lakes and waterway’s. It has a super stable hull and is great for carrying up to 90kg. The Pulse 85 is designed and made in the UK and each kayak has its own unique serial number. As a sit on top kayak for fishing, this boat comes supplied and fitted with two rear flush mounted rod holders and a padded seat unit.
Tootega
Sector 135 Huntsman
The Tootega Sector 135 Huntsman is a graceful touring kayak that glides through the water effortlessly. The Sector 135 Huntsman is perfect for multi-day touring or coastal exploration thanks to it's generous length and leading amounts of storage space. This kayak will transport you and all your gear onto your next adventure - wherever that may be.
Tootega
Sector 110 Huntsman
The Tootega Sector 110 Hunstman is a sit-on-top fishing kayak that's ideal for inland water ways, lakes and sheltered bays. While not as fast as some of the longer Tootega models, it does offer great stability and is perfect for kayak fishing closer to shore. There's plenty of storage and a great cockpit layout that features moulded-in footrests, a large centre console for adding a GPS system or an additional rod holder and also a deep seat pan for comfort, this kayak also comes fitted with a paddled kayak seat.
Tootega
Scupper Stoppers
The Tootega scupper bungs are ideal for sealing up the scupper drain holes in your Tootega kayak. They are sold in pairs and are available in two different sizes. Each plug features a one way release valve and a small cord.
Tootega
Screw Hatch
The Tootega Screw Hatch kit is a great way for adding extra storage space to a kayak. It features a 5.5" opening and also features an internal storage bag to prevent things from running off to the far ends of your kayak.
Tootega
Pulse 95 Huntsman
The Tootega Pulse 95 Huntsman is a single seat sit-on-top kayak for fishing. This angling kayak features a self-bailing hull system, so in the event of capsizing you can turn the boat back over and climb on. The Pulse 95 is suitable for paddlers up to 125kg, it has moulded-in front, rear and side grab handles so it’s easy to handle and the centre of the kayak features a 6" storage hatch. Located behind the removable seat unit there are two flush mounted rod holders that are ideal for trawling.
Tootega
Pulse 85 Hydrolite
The Tootega Pulse 85 Hydrolite edition is an advanced, lightweight and versatile sit-on-top kayak that's constructed with polyethylene and weighing in at just 14kg. Thanks to it's carefully optimised build process, this version of The Pulse 85 has been able to shave off nearly 20% of the weight (about 4kg) of the standard model.
Typhoon
Pro Silicone Combo Set
The Typhoon Pro Silicone Combo Set is a high-quality diving kit crafted from durable silicone and featuring tempered glass lenses. The snorkel is equipped with a water-trap, a one-way purge to prevent water from entering the airway, and an integrated emergency whistle.