HF Equipment

At Up and Under in Cardiff, we proudly stock a full range of HF Equipment products, trusted worldwide by kayakers, canoeists, and paddling professionals. From high-quality spraydecks and throwlines to robust dry bags and kayak transport gear, HF Equipment products have been built for paddlers demanding reliability and performance.
With over 30 years of experience, HF has partnered with elite paddlers to design and test safety equipment in real-world conditions, from remote expeditions to competitive whitewater courses. Whether you're heading out for a weekend paddle or a demanding river run, HF's precision-engineered gear offers the durability and protection you need to paddle with confidence.
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Weasel Pro Throw Bag
The HF Equipment Weasel Pro Throwline Bag (15m) is a compact, high-strength rescue line with a 9.5mm rope, grippy cone-shaped bag, and high-visibility design. Built for reliable, accurate throws in any condition.
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Weasel Throw Bag
The HF Equipment Weasel is a small and compact throw bag that is a perfect for a variety of water sports. A throw bag is an essential piece of kayaking safety kit as it enables you to get a connection to a person who is in the water. The HF weasel throw bag is perfect for people whitewater kayaking, who want a bag for bank to swimmer use. This kayak throw bag features an 18m length of 7.5mm core mantle rope. It also incorporates an 840daN breaking strength. Once the weasel is deployed, it is extremely easy to repack, due to the wide opening neck. When the rope has been repacked; a closure stud secures the neck opening. The rope also comes out of the base of the bag, to double as a handle. This handle has been protected with a clear hose tube; it also enhances comfort when in use.
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Dry Skirt Spraydeck
The HF Equipment Dryskirt Spraydeck is one of the best options for extreme paddling. This spraydeck is equally well suited for whitewater kayaking and sea kayaking. This neoprene spraydeck features a 4mm high performance X-Tuck neoprene construction, whilst the key wear areas have been reinforced with aramid. On the underside of the deck, there is also a latex reinforcement, this also offers additional grip when in contact with the kayak. All the seams are glued and blind stitched and the spraydeck secures to the kayak via a 9.5mm shockcord. The front of the deck features a large release handle, it also incorporates a knee of strap, in case you can’t reach the release handle.
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Tuppa Cockpit Cover
The HF Equipment Tuppa Cockpit Cover, the perfect solution for creating extra space whilst on a kayaking trip. This kayak cockpit cover enables you to store additional kit in your kayak whilst in transport, as it prevents the kit from falling out. It is also a great option if your store your kayak in the garden. As it will prevent the creepy crawlies moving in and surprising you whilst on the water! This Tuppa Cockpit Cover is available in multiple sizes, so regardless of being a sea kayaker, a white-water kayaker or even a competitive competition kayaker, there is a size to fit. It features a 4mmm multi stretch neoprene construction, it then secures easily to the kayak via the 9.5mm shock cord edge.
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Polo Pro Spraydeck
The HF Equipment Polo Pro Spraydeck, a high-performance option designed with competitive canoe polo in mind. If you are looking for the best canoe polo deck, this is it! The Polo Pro features a 4mm high performance x-tuck neoprene construction in the deck. The high wear and tear areas on the edges and nose of the deck, are reinforced with aramid panels. This takes the durability to the next level. The body tube incorporates a 4mm multi stretch construction and connects to the deck panel via a glued and blind stitched seam. The high chest body tube has fitted with braces for additional comfort. Whilst the deck is easy to secure to, your polo boat, via an 8mm shockcord edge.
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Seal Skirt Spraydeck
The HF Equipment Seal Skirt Spraydeck is a highly versatile option that is ideal for use in entry level whitewater kayaking, Sea Kayaking and Recreational Touring. This kayak spraydeck is simple and effective and will do the job. It is exceptionally easy to get on the kayak and with four deck sizes and five waist sizes it will suit most people and boats. The Seal Skirt features a 4mm multi stretch neoprene construction, the seams are glued and blind stitched for added performance and durability. It secures to the kayak with an 8mm shockcord edge. The front of the deck features a release handle, whilst the lap strap adds extra ease for removal with a knee if required.
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Dry Pack Transparent
The HF Equipment Dry Pack Transparent is a versatile drybag that comes in 5 different sizes of 6L, 12L, 20L, 40L and 60L. Made from reinforced translucent foil, these bags are lightweight and the transparent section allows you to easily see what's inside each bag. Whilst the material used has been made to be extra tough and durable, it is still soft enough to ensure a tight and efficient roll closure. All sizes have a round base and a bottom loop for the option of securing to your canoe or kayak.
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Paddle Bag
Given the critical importance of paddles, it's essential to take care of them during transport and storage. Composite shafts are particularly susceptible to damage, which could result in sudden failure while on the water. HF Equipment Paddle bags offer reliable protection and come in two sizes: one for single-piece paddles up to 205cm and the other for split touring paddles, measuring 135cm.
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Belt Porter
The HF Equipment Belt Porter has been developed for professional water rescue teams and raft guides. Safe, secure and versatile – The Porter can carry all throw bag sizes from the small Weasel up to the Compact Alpin. Additional webbing loops can hold safety equipment such as carabiners.
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Plan Sea
The HF Equipment Plan Sea is a highly versatile and well designed 15m sea kayak tow rope. It's packed full of great features that offer the best levels of comfort, performance and safety. HF Equipment have designed this sea kayak tow line to feature a quick release waist belt, this is essential so it can be easily removed in the case of emergency.
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Little Fish Throw Bag
The HF Equipment Little Fish is the most compact throw bag that we stock. This throwline if ideal for kayaking, coasteering, and other sports, due to it having such a minimalist design. The Little fish is perfect for storing in the front pocket of your PFD and is perfect for smaller / short reach rescues. It features a tough and durable construction that is amazingly simple. The rope is 7.5mm in diameter, 9m in length and incorporates an 840daN tensile strength. The bag needs to be unfolded prior to use, and repacking is slightly more complex, but the compact size more than makes up for it. The base of the bag features a small loop, which is perfect for clipping into a boat with a karabiner if required.
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Throw Tow
The HF Equipment Throw Tow is a combination piece of sea kayak safety equipment that's been designed by legendary sea kayaker Jeff Allen. It comprises of the features of a sea kayak throw line while also being able to be used as a tow line.
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Turtle Back
The HF Equipment Turtle Back enables you to transform your kayak into a backpack by attaching carrying straps for convenient back carrying.
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Compact Thirty Throw Bag
The HF Equipment Compact Thirty Throw Bag, is the best option when you need an extra-long reach. Whilst this is a great piece of kayak safety gear, at 30m in length it is more suitable for larger alpine rivers. It remains immensely popular in the professional water rescue market and the commercial market for the man overboard situation. The Compact Thirty Throw Bag has a cylinder style design with a large neck opening for ease of repacking, whilst the push button fastener on the neck makes for easy closure. The Cordura construction is tough and durable, whilst the reflective detailing makes it highly visible. The base of the bag contains technical specifications and features an easy-to-use carry handle.
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Xpress Boat Rack
The HF Equipment Xpress Boat Rack provides a smart solution for your boat storage needs, accommodating up to three kayaks efficiently. Easily installed with just two fixing points, it often requires no drilling or plugging. Unlike other racks with protruding brackets when not in use, the Xpress Boat Rack eliminates this issue.
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Swifty
The HF Equipment Swifty is a waist-mounted belt system designed to carry throw bags like the HF Weasel or HF Compact Classic. It facilitates quick and easy deployment of your throw bag in urgent rescue situations. The double-ended strap with quick-release buckles allows for use with either hand.
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Compact Alpin Throw Bag
The HF Equipment Compact Alpin is the throw bag of choice for vast numbers of professional water rescue operatives. Most notably, the German Fire Brigade! Due to having such robust design and performance credentials, it is also one of the top choices for many white water kayakers. The Compact Alpin features a cylinder style bag that has a full Cordura construction. It incorporates a wide opening neck, that also features handles for ease of repacking. Once repacked, you can secure it via the Riri b lock safety closure. The base of the bag has technical details, to include rope length, diameter, and strength. The Core mantle rope used has a 20m length, 10mm diameter and a tensile strength of 1300daN making it one of the strong options available.
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Compact Classic Throw Bag
The HF Equipment Compact Classic throw bag is one of the most important bits of kayak safety gear out there. A throw line is not only essential in white water kayaking, but also a much-needed item for other watersports such as coasteering, rafting, and gorge walking. This throw bag enables you to decant / throw a length of rope to a kayaker, who is in trouble and needs rescuing. The Compact Classic throw bag features a 20m length of 8mm 8-plaited rope. It also incorporates a tensile strength of 1100daN. With a tough and durable Cordura shell and a plastic reinforced handle on the base of the bag, this is quite easy to use. A push stud easily secures the opening of the neck, and the d ring makes for easy securing into your kayak.