Eckla

At Up and Under in Cardiff, we offer a full range of Eckla transport and storage gear for kayaks, canoes, and small boats, including trolleys & carts, spare wheels & boat stands
Made in Germany for over 40 years, Eckla products are known for their durability, innovation, and practical design, trusted by both pros and recreational paddlers. Founded by Klaus Eckstein and now run with his son Timo, Eckla continues to support water sports with gear that’s built to last.
Shop in-store or online at Up and Under for reliable Eckla boat transport solutions.
Eckla Canyon - Kayak Cart
The Eckla Canyon 260 Canoe Portage Trolley is a lightweight, fold-flat canoe cart with a rust-free aluminium frame, removable pneumatic wheels, and a built-in support leg for easy solo loading. Designed for multi-day trips, it’s compact, durable, and built to perform on any terrain.
Eckla TOP - Sit on Top Trolley
The Eckla TOP - Sit on Top Trolley is a lightweight, foldable kayak trolley designed to fit scupper holes on sit-on-top kayaks. With quick-release wheels, durable aluminium construction, and no need for tie-downs, it’s the easiest way to transport your kayak to the water’s edge.
Eckla Canoe Cart
The Eckla Canoe Cart is a rugged, fold-flat canoe cart with anodized aluminium construction and 40 cm pneumatic wheels. Featuring anti-slip pads, a loading leg for balance, and removable wheels, it makes canoe portaging effortless, even on tough terrain.
Eckla Atlantic Sea Kayak Cart
The Eckla Atlantic Sea Kayak Cart is a lightweight, foldable trolley designed for effortless sea kayak transport over land. Built with a corrosion-resistant aluminium frame and large puncture-proof wheels, it folds flat to store inside most sea kayak hatches and includes a support leg for easy solo loading.
Eckla Multi Vertical Support
The Eckla Multi Vertical Support is a foldable upright bar system for carrying multiple kayaks on your vehicle. Compatible with rectangular or T-slot roof racks, it folds flat for better aerodynamics.
Eckla Anti-Theft Rope
The Eckla Anti-Theft Rope offers a simple yet effective way to secure your kayak, canoe, or paddleboard. Made from 8mm thick steel cable with a tough plastic coating, it’s designed to deter theft whether you're at the beach, campsite, or storing your gear at home. Available in a range of lengths to suit your setup, this blue cable pairs easily with a standard padlock (sold separately) for reliable peace of mind.
Eckla Beach Rolly
The Eckla Beach-Rolly® is the all-in-one beach trolley and chair you never knew you needed. It easily carries up to 70kg of gear over sand with wide, puncture-proof wheels, then folds out into a comfy seat with padded cushions. Lightweight, rust-free, and folds flat for storage.
Eckla Inner Tube
The Eckla Inner Tube is a replacement inner tube for the wheels on your eckla trolley. Keep in your bag just in case you need to do a repair.
Eckla Loading Aid "Ecklasisst"
The Eckla Loading Aid “Ecklassist” makes it easy for one person to load a kayak, canoe, or boat onto a car roof rack. Designed for Thule Standard 32 x 22mm and T-slot systems, it features a sturdy anodised aluminium arm, powder-coated steel brackets, and a 30kg load capacity. The 65cm extension gives extra reach, while the side stop keeps your boat secure during loading.
Eckla Boat Stand
The Eckla Boat Stand comes supplied as a pair and is available in two size options - the Eckla Low-Stand and the Eckla High-Stand, the names are self explanatory. They're designed to support a kayak or a surf ski and can be used for a number of things, for example repairing or storing a sea kayak. At a surf life saving competition they could be used as a surf ski stand to prevent having to keep your craft on the floor where they may get scratched.
Eckla Adapter for Roof Racks
The Eckla Aero Bar Adapter comes supplied as a pair and makes it possible to fit a water sports rack to your roof rack cross bars that incorporate a t-track system.
Eckla Kayak-Port Wall Holder
The Eckla Kayak Port Boat Hanger offers an excellent solution for storing various types of kayaks, including sit-on-top, sea and river kayaks. Securing them to the wall is a straightforward process and all necessary fittings are provided. When not in use, the hangers conveniently fold flat against the wall. For storage, there's no need for a securing strap—simply place your boat, and it's securely held in place.
Eckla Canoe-Port
The Eckla Canoe Port is the ideal way to store your Open Canoe against a wall. They are very easy to secure to the wall and they come supplied with all the necessary fittings. When the Canoe Port is not in use they can be folded flat against the wall. When you are wanting to use it for stoarge there is not need to use a securing strap, you can simply drop your boat in and its secure.