Welcome to the Islander Kayaks brand page for www.upandunder.co.uk
Up and Under are the key Islander kayaks Stockist in cardiff, South Wales.
Islander Kayaks is one of several well known kayaking brands that are all part of Palm Equipment International Ltd. The other brands that are owned by Palm Equipment include Palm and VE Paddles, or as some paddlers may know it Vertical Elements Paddles.
Palm Equipment manufacture Islander Kayaks here in the UK. This makes Islander Kayaks one of the few brands who make UK Manufactured Kayaks.
Palm Equipment also have the rights to manufacture Dagger Kayaks and also Wilderness Systems in the UK. So whilst Islander Kayaks is a great kayak brand to get you on the water. They are produced by the same great team who also have the knowledge to produce some of the highest performance brands to.
The Islander Kayaks Calypso Sport is a single set sit-on-top kayak that's ideal for exploring the coast, cruising round your local lake and playing in the surf. The Calypso Sport is suitable for paddlers up to 145kg in weight and features a self -bailing hull system, so in the event of a capsize you can easily flip it over and climb back on. This kayak has 3 areas for storage, multiple grab handles for easy handling and a padded kayak seat for maximum comfort.
The Islander Fiesta is an entry-level recreational kayak that's ideal for exploring inland waterways. It features a large, easy access cockpit which has a moulded in seat with a comfortable seat pad. Further comfort and support is achieved by the addition of a backrest and adjustable pedal footrests.
The Islander Kayaks Jive is a 10.5 foot touring kayak that's perfect for exploring your local river, cruising around a lake or finding peace and tranquillity on the canal. This kayak has a large easy access cockpit which incorporates a padded seat, backrest and thigh braces, additional comfort and support can be achieved by adding an adjustable pedal footrest. The rear is fitted with a foam bulkhead and an oval kayak storage hatch. There's also a retractable skeg that will keep you on a straight course, whilst the front deck elastics offer you somewhere to keep your map!
The Koa Beach Kayak from Islander is a tough sit-on-top that's ideal for groups and outdoor education centre use. It's easy to handle both on and off the water, with a comfortable cockpit that will fit a wide range of paddlers. This boat jumps over waves and cuts through choppy waters. In the surf, water sheds quickly from the deck, putting you in control.