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.
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, and Dryrobe.
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, Astral, Bestard, Circle One, Crewsaver, Dryrobe, Jobe, La Sportiva, Nookie, NRS, Palm, Peak PS, Sweet Protection and Yak.
Competition Kayaking - Whether your into Canoe Polo, Sprint Kayaking, Canoe Slalom, or BoaterX. 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.
New for 2026 is the Equipment department. This covers a few areas, the main ones being Dry Storage, Portage Trolleys and Safety and Rescue. Dry Storage covers a wide offering and includes items such as Drybags, Phone / Key Pouches and First aid Storage. Whilst the Portage Trolleys section is the best place to see the latest offerings from Eckla! Whether you need a Trolley for a Sit on Top Kayak, a Canadian Canoe or a Sea Kayak, this is the place. When it comes to Safety and Rescue whilst on the river, have a look here for a great selection of safety kit! Watersports Brands Stocked - Adventure Lights, Aquapac, Eckla, HF Equipment, Icom, Jobe, NRS, Overboard, Palm, Peak PS, Watershed, Whetman Equipment, Yak and Zone3
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 - 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, and Fins 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. We also have a range of Infl;atable Kayaks which are perfect for easy storage in he garage of motorhome. Watersports Brands Stocked - Dagger, Islander Kayaks, Jobe, 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, 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 - 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 , and Spraydecks. 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 - Dagger, Eckla, Nookie, Palm, Peak PS, Pyranha, Pyranha X Guigui, Select Paddles, Spade Kayaks, Streamlyte, TNP, Typhoon, VE Paddles, Watershed, Wave Sport, Werner, Whetman Equipment and Yak
Palm Tsangpo Socks
The Palm Tsangpo socks are made from a Pontetorto thermal patterned fleece. They feature flat lock stitched seams and are extremely comfy to wear. These are the perfect socks for kayaking, as they can be easily worn under a drysuit or dry trousers. These thermal socks will keep your feet warm even on the coldest of winter paddling days.
Palm Zenith Women's Jacket
The Palm Zenith Women's Jacket is a semi-dry paddling jacket that incorporates a 2.5 layer waterproof and breathable fabric. The cut of this jacket is designed specifically for the female shape and is perfect for paddlers who don't like latex neck seals.
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Palm Zenith Shortsleeve Jacket
The Palm Zenith Shortsleeve kayak jacket is the number one choice for your summer kayaking adventures. Whether you are running a white-water river in the Alps, shredding a wave in a Freestyle Kayak, or exploring the coastline in a sea kayak, The Zenith Shortsleeve will do the job. This whitewater kayak jacket incorporates a 2.5-layer fabric construction. The Seawastex material contains recyclded nylon and is also PFAS free. Furthermore, it is also waterproof and breathable. The design of the jacket also features a six-panel articulated cut. This gives you the best levels of freedom and movement. The Zenith Jacket also features an exceptionally comfortable Glide Skin neoprene neck and bicep gaskets. It also incorporates a double waist design that feature a Velcro adjustable neoprene outer waist. This really does help to create a great seal with your kayak spraydeck.
Palm Zenith Pants
The Palm Zenith Pants are some of the most comfortable dry trousers on the market. The Zenith pants benefit from the use of a Neoprene gasket, rather than latex. Neoprene is not only warmer but it's also more comfortable and durable than latex, which is especially important as it can be harder to reach your ankle to pull it on and adjust than the gasket at your wrists or neck. There's also a handy adjustable Velcro ankle cuff that allows for fitting over boots.
Palm Zenith Jacket
The Palm Zenith Jacket is the number one choice for your all-year-round kayaking adventures. Whether you are running a white-water river in the Alps, kayak surfing in the spring or exploring a new river in the autumn. The Zenith Jacket will do the job. This kayaking jacket features a 2.5-layer fabric construction. It is made from a material called seawastex. This contains recyclded nylon and is PFAS free. Furthermore, it is waterproof and breathable. The Zenith jacket features an articulated cut which gives you the best levels of freedom and unrestricted movement. This kayak jacket also incorporates an exceptionally comfortable Glide Skin neoprene neck and latex and neoprene wrist seals. It also features a double waist design that incorporates a Velcro adjustable neoprene outer waist. This really does help to create a great seal with your kayak spraydeck.
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Palm Vertigo Jacket
The Palm Vertigo Jacket is an entry level kayaking cag that is ideal for your first season. Whether you are taking the plunge into whitewater kayaking or kayak surfing the vertigo Jacket will do the job The Vertigo jacket features a waterproof and breathable two-layer fabric construction. The seams are all taped and it has a great combination of features for reliable performance and protection. The features include a single neoprene cone neck, which offers comfort whilst also keeping much of the water out. It also features a twin wrist design. There are latex inner seals for the best protection from the water. Whilst on the outside, there are adjustable cuffs, secured with neoprene for comfort. The waist also incorporates a double design. There is a nylon inner and a Velcro adjustable neoprene outer. This will help to create a great seal with your kayak spraydeck.
Palm Velocity Jacket
The Palm Vertigo Jacket is an entry to mid-range kayaking cag that is perfect for your first winter season. If you are taking the plunge into whitewater kayaking the Velocity jacket will do the job. The Velocity jacket features a waterproof and breathable two-layer fabric construction, in which all the seams are fully taped. This has a broad selection of features, which give a satisfactory level of performance and protection. The key features are the latex neck seal with the Velcro adjustable neoprene outer neck. There are also latex wrist seals, an adjustable Velcro adjustable outer cuffs, then protects this. Both seats of seals ensure for a comfortable time on the water. The waist also incorporates a double design. There is a nylon inner and a Velcro adjustable neoprene outer. This will help to create a great seal with your kayak spraydeck.
Palm Vector Jacket
The Palm Vector Jacket is a great entry-level kayak cag that will keep the wind and spray from dampening your day. It is also suitable for water activities such as canoeing, sailing and stand-up paddle boarding. Made from durable Ripstop XP 2-layer fabric with Velcro closures on the neck, waist and wrists. You can also store snacks, keys and other everyday essentials safe and secure in the front zipped pocket. This pocket is however not waterproof!
Palm Universal Kid's PFD
The Palm Universal Kid's PFD, an entry level buoyancy aid that is well suited for most children. This PFD is well perfect for a wide variety of watersports such as Sit on Top Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, and your general watersports adventures. The Universal Kid’s PFD is quite simple and easy to get on and off, due to the front access zip. The 3d cut combined with the 2 sets of side adjustment straps and also the adjustable shoulder straps to offer a secure fit on the torso. The leg straps enhance the fit, as it prevents the PFD from lifting on the torso.
Palm Universal Backrest
The Palm Universal backrest is available in two sizes and is easy to retrofit to most kayaks. It will offer good levels of support and comfort as it features a well padded back, this is secured to a 50mm belt which is supported by the sides of the seat. Further support for the back pad comes from two supporting straps that mount onto the rear of the cockpit.
Pesda Press Scottish White Water
The Scottish White Water kayaking guidebook by Pesda Press provides valuable insights for kayakers looking to explore the waters of Scotland, especially those interested in white water kayaking. It's an excellent resource for planning kayaking adventures in the region.
Plastimo Bullseye
The Plastimo Bullseye Fairhead are useful for deck hardware and running lines.
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Pyranha Full Plate Footrest Side Bars
The Pyranha Full Plate Footrest Side Bars are aluminum components that connect the Full Plate Footrest to the kayak's bolts. These side bars feature multiple holes, enabling adjustable footrest positioning for customised comfort and fit.
Pyranha Brass Centred Wheelnut
The Pyranha Brass-Centered Wheel Nuts are a crucial component for securing your footrest properly. A loose footrest can pose unnecessary risks. These kayak footrest bolts come in two size options: 6mm, which is compatible with most boats from 2009 to the present, and 8mm, designed for boats manufactured before 2009. These nuts are sold individually. It's advisable to keep some spares in your safety kit, especially for extended multi-day paddling trips.
Pyranha 12R Stout 2
The Pyranha 12R Stout 2, a top end whitewater river running kayak that offers great levels of forward speed.
Pyranha Fusion II Stout
The Pyranha Fusion II Stout is a highly versatile crossover kayak available in three sizes of Small, Medium and Large. It's perfect for exploring various waterways, from tranquil lakes and calm canals to easy whitewater rivers, the Fusion II offers an exhilarating yet comfortable paddling experience. Featuring a comfortable padded seat, adjustable thigh braces, and a full plate footrest, the cockpit ensures comfort and safety for paddlers of all levels. The rear of the kayak is equipped with a foam bulkhead and rear hatch, providing ample storage for gear and essentials.
