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
Pyranha Connect Webbing Handle With Fixings
The Pyranha Connect Webbing Handles With Fixings are perfect for white water kayaks and can be adapted to fit various kayak models. Each unit is provided individually and includes all necessary fittings.
Pyranha Thigh Grips (with no Ratchets)
The Pyranha thigh grips with no ratchets; these are often found fitted in mid-range kayaks. Pyranha have used these great thigh braces in their sport spec, their rapid spec and also some of the connect river spec kayaks. They offer the same great levels of support as the more advanced thigh grips but they don’t have the ratchets to control the fit of the backrest.General Features -------------------- Fits most Pyranha Kayaks Does not come fitted with ratchets --------------------
Pyranha Plastic Ratchet Strap
The Pyranha Plastic Ratchet Straps are available as individual units. If your current kayak ratchet straps are showing signs of wear and slipping, it's time for an upgrade. These replacements are easy to install, providing enhanced and secure support for your kayak. Consider upgrading the ratchet buckles as well if they show signs of wear.
Pyranha Thigh Grips (with Ratchets)
The Pyranha Thigh Grips with ratchets, these are the thigh braces that are often found in the Pyranha Connect kayaks. They generally are not kept in stock as each kayak is often slightly different. They do all have one common feature, they all feature the thigh brace ratchet which links into the kayak back rest so you can trim the fit to perfection. A well-fitting thigh brace will enhance the performance of any kayak!
Pyranha Ratchet Buckle
The Pyranha Ratchet Buckles are supplied as single units. They also come with the nut that is required to attach them to the kayak thigh brace. These work in conjunction with the ratchet kayak backrest that are fitted in many Pyranha kayaks and give further adjustment to the back support.
Pyranha Seat Fitting Kit
The Pyranha Seat Fixing Kit includes everything required for your kayak seat replacement. It provides all the necessary nuts, bolts, and washers for the job.
Pyranha Full Plate Footrest Fixing Kit
The Pyranha Full Plate Footrests Fixing Kit contains the 4 x nuts, washers, bolts and all the other little bits that you need. This packet of kayak footrest bolts is an easy and cost effective way to spruce up your kayak, to bring it back to its former glory. It’s easy to use and contains all you need.
Nookie Ti-Liner 2mm Neoprene Socks
The Nookie Ti-Liner 2mm Neoprene Socks are the perfect option for adding some extra warmth to your wetsuit boots or kayaking shoes in the colder months. These neoprene socks are also great for kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and other water-sports such as wild swimming, when they may be just worn on their own.
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Palm Universal Mat
The Palm Universal mat is a remarkably versatile outdoor accessory. It not only acts as a dependable changing mat for foot protection but also serves as a protective canoe kneeling pad for your knees. Additionally, it transforms into a seat pad foam, providing extra comfort. Designed by Palm with a thick, two-part insulating foam and a rugged ripstop outer, this Universal mat ensures durability and practicality.
Palm Keepers Footrest
The Palm Keepers Foot Brace is one of the most popular footrests found in kayaks today. They are fully constructed from plastic so there's no danger from corrosion. On the rear of the main pedal there is a small trigger that controls the adjustment.
Palm Atom Suit
This second generation of the Palm Atom Suit has been updated with a YKK AquaSeal entry and relief zips. It's a simpler, but tougher version of the classic Atom white-water suit that optimises the number of seams and cleverly positions them to minimise wear. It features heavy-duty taped socks and UK made latex gaskets to keep you dry and a tough XP 4-layer fabric construction, making it waterproof up to 25 metres.
Palm Lightning 18m Throwline
The Palm Lightning 18m, a small and compact kayak throw bag that is the perfect addition for your kayak safety gear. This kayak throwline is perfect for whitewater kayaking; it is also a great consideration for other watersports such as Coasteering and Gorge Waking. The lightning is extremely easy to use due to the cylinder style bag that also has a wide opening for ease of repacking. The rope itself is 18m in length 8mm in diameter and it has an 8kN breaking strength, the rope secured into the bag due to the closure which has an elasticated magnetic closure. Om the base of the bag, there is a small webbing loop which is ideal for securing a karabiner, whilst on the rear of the bag there are two eyelets which make it compatible with a belt system.
Stormsure Zip Lubricating Oil
Stormsure Zip Oil is a silicone-based fluid crafted to maintain the smooth operation of your drysuit zips, ensuring they function seamlessly and remain leak-free.
HF Equipment Turtle Back
The HF Equipment Turtle Back enables you to transform your kayak into a backpack by attaching carrying straps for convenient back carrying.
Palm Folding Knife
The Palm Folding Knife is a crucial tool for river safety, making it an excellent addition to any river rescue kit. It's particularly essential when using a kayaking throw bag.
