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
Wilderness Systems
Tarpon E 120
The Wilderness Systems Tarpon E 120 is a fast sit-on-top kayak that's perfect for longer kayaking trips. This touring kayak is perfect for exploring your local river or for where you want to cover longer distances, maybe even an overnight kayaking trip. Wilderness Systems originally designed and manufactured the Tarpon 120 in the USA, however it is now one of several British made sit-on-top kayaks that are produced by Palm Equipment.
Wilderness Systems
Tarpon E 100
The Wilderness Systems Tarpon E 100 is a sit on top kayak that's designed for solo paddlers. It offers some of the best comfort and performance available and is ideal for flat water use, whether you’re cruising along the canal or exploring your local lake. With this type of recreational kayaking in mind, the Tarpon 100 has a comfortable padded seat, a good amount of storage for long days on the water and a self-bailing hull system, offering the highest levels of kayak safety.
Yak
Zeus Cag
The Yak Zeus Cag is a great option if you're just getting into white water and the more adventurous elements of the sport. It works well in conjunction with the Yak Chinook trousers and is guaranteed to keep you nice and dry out on the water. The Zeus Cag incorporates a double waist design which helps create a seal with your dry trousers and spray deck. The neck and wrists both feature a latex seal to help keep water out, and the neck has an additional neoprene cone for enhanced comfort. The wrist seals have a Velcro adjustable outer seal.
Yak
Open Palm Mitt
The Yak Open Palm Mitts are a great option for keeping your hands warm on colder days whilst you’re out kayaking. These neoprene paddle mitts feature an open palm design so you can get a full feeling of your kayak paddle shaft in your hands. They also feature a 3mm neoprene on the back of the hand and a 2mm neoprene on the palm. The neoprene on the back of the hand also features a wind resistant mesh, whilst the inside features a fine mesh liner for additional warmth.
Yak
Horizon Drysuit
The Yak Horizon Drysuit offers enhanced waterproof properties as it's tailored using 3-layered, breathable technology. Combined with a twin neck seal system, latex wrists and low-profile fabric socks, you'll stay warm and dry no matter what the activity.
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Yak
Chinook Trousers
The Yak Chinook Trousers are an excellent choice when looking to stay dry whilst out on the water. Whether your white water kayaking, sea kayaking or stand up paddle boarding, these will do the job. The Yak Chinook trouser features a 2.5-layer material which is both waterproof and breathable. The double waist system will create a great seal with a twin waist cag, whilst the latex ankle seal will help keep the water out. The ankle also incorporates a Velcro adjustment system to offer additional protection to the latex. Further levels of protection have been achieved on the knees and also the bum, due to the addition of a second layer of a heavier weight material.
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Zone3
Silicone V-Flex Fins
The Zone3 Silicone V-Flex Fins utilise an ankle strap instead of a full fitted heel, offering a superior fit with reduced chafing and unrestricted ankle movement. Incorporating fins into your training regimen can significantly enhance overall swim efficiency, speed, and technique.
Adlard Coles
The Paddleboard Bible
Stand-up paddleboarding stands as the world's most rapidly expanding watersport. With just a bit of know-how and practice, virtually anyone can rise and embark on their journey and the possibilities with SUP are boundless. Adlard Coles The Paddleboard Bible comprehensive handbook equips you with all the essential information to initiate your paddleboarding adventure and beyond.
Palm
Star Logo Hatch Cover
The Palm Star Logo Hatch Cover is an extremely durable rubber hatch cover with a 6" diameter.
Canoe Polo Zone
Polo Boat Bag Deluxe
This polo boat bag is constructed with heavy duty cordura style fabric outside and a lighter nylon inside.
Pyranha
Pyranha Self-Adhesive Foam Roll
The Pyranha Self-Adhesive Foam Roll is perfect for a myriad of uses when outfitting your kayak, this foam roll measures approximately 50x50cm, and is constructed from 5mm thick mini-cell foam which makes it comfortable, durable and non-absorbent. The strong adhesive on the back of the foam allows you to quickly and securely fit it anywhere inside the boat.
Ruk Sport
Brass Snap Shackles
Solid brass snap shackles fir seat straps etc.
Pesda Press
Scottish Sea Kayak Trail
Scotland's west coast is an undisputed world-class sea kayaking destination. This book challenges the reader to kayak a 500 km route, from the Isle of Gigha off the Kintyre peninsular, to the Summer Isles near Ullapool.
Zone3
Neoprene Headband
The Zone3 Neoprene Headband offers a swift solution to combat the cold during chilly swims. Although it doesn't offer the same insulation as a full neoprene cap, it is effortless to wear and comfortably fits under a swim cap without feeling bulky.