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At Up and Under in Cardiff, we stock a carefully selected range of Valley sea kayaks and accessories, including deck fittings and expedition essentials. Valley is one of the world’s most respected sea kayak manufacturers, credited with shaping the very identity of British-style sea kayaking. From the iconic Anas Acuta, based on traditional Greenland designs, to the legendary Nordkapp, used in record-setting expeditions, Valley's kayaks combine history, innovation, and unmatched performance on open water.
With a legacy stretching back to the 1950s, Valley has pioneered many firsts in the kayak world. Their early adoption of composite materials and revolutionary design elements such as recessed deck fittings, watertight hatches, and molded-in skeg systems transformed what sea kayaking could be. Whether you're seeking a high-performance expedition kayak or a durable roto-moulded touring model, Valley kayaks deliver cutting-edge performance grounded in a rich paddling tradition.
Why Choose Valley Kayaks from Up and Under?
Wide range of models: Including Nordkapp, Anas Acuta, and Skerry RM
Deck fittings & accessories available: Enhance performance and safety
Trusted heritage: Makers of the first commercially available sea kayaks
Expert advice and fitting service: Try before you buy in-store
Fast UK delivery: Get your kayak or gear delivered anywhere in the UK
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Nordkapp RM
The Valley Kayak Nordkapp RM is undoubtedly one of the most influential sea kayaks ever produced, the original being designed specifically fort the 1975 Norwegian coast expedition, to the northern most point in Scandinavia. This boat marked the beginning of modern sea kayak exploration and marked a watershed in equipment designed for the sport.
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Nordkapp Forti
The Valley Nordkapp Forti is a fast traditional sea kayak that's been made with composite materials. Ideal for long coastal trips and open water crossings where durability is required, the Nordkapp Forti features 3 hatches, a retractable skeg, welded bulkheads, decklines and a compass recess.
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Gemini SP RM
The Valley Gemini SP RM is a single sized sea kayak for play. It has a great deck design that incorporates a full array of deck elastics and also three kayak storage hatches.
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Etain RM
The Valley Etain RM is a fast and efficient expedition sea kayak that still has play potential when fully loaded. The deck design features four hatches, two at the front and two at the rear, all of which are easy to load and access. The deck also has a full array of elastics for keeping things secure and in place. The cockpit is located in the centre of the boat, with a large padded seat and supportive padded backrest. Further support is achieved by the moulded thigh braces and adjustable pedal footrests.
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Etain
The Valley Etain is an expedition sea kayak that's available in three sizes. It is available in either a standard glass and diolen construction or a Kevlar and Carbon construction. The Etain features a four hatch configuration which offers plenty of storage and the deck design incorporates a full array of deck elastics. The cockpit is large and easy to access, it also includes a supportive backrest and seat pad, further support is achieved from the adjustable footrests.
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Anas Acuta
The Valley Anas Acuta is the closest experience you can possibly get, in a composite kayak, to paddling a genuine skin on frame Greenland kayak. The Anas Acuta is based on measurements taken from a historic Greenland kayak. Its low decks, hard chines and pronounced rocker, make this kayak extremely responsive to paddler inputs and a real joy to paddle.
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Skeg Wire
The Valley skeg wire is about 230cm long. It's made from a metal wire and it is particularly designed to fit Valley Sea Kayaks. This kayak skeg cable may well fit other brands to! It is easily fed through the tubing on the sea kayak and then bolts into the skeg blade.
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Skeg Slider Tube
The Valley Skeg Slider Tube is made of carbon and fits into he slider unit adjacent to the kayak cockpit. It helps to deploy and retract the kayak skeg located at the rear of the kayak. There are two variants of the skeg slider tube and this depends on what is currently fitted. The first option is the version with the central hole and the second variant has a hole drilled at the end of the unit.
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Skeg Slider Button
The Valley skeg slider button, a small button that is located on the side of the kayak to assist with deploying and retracting the kayak skeg. There are two variants of this and they both secure to the skeg slider tube.
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Sirona RM
The Valley Sirona RM is a fantastic replacement for the much loved Avocet kayak, and it more than lives up to the expectations. It's relatively short, at a length of 16 feet, which allows for plenty of play in the tides and manoeuvring around rock gardens. It is still however long enough to hold its speed on longer distance trips, even when fully loaded for overnight use. The Sirona is a great choice for paddlers looking for a boat that's suitable for day trips, with the occasional overnighter.
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Sirona
The Valley Sirona is a fantastic replacement for the much loved Avocet kayak, and it more than lives up to the expectations. It's relatively short, at a length of 16 feet, which allows for plenty of play in the tides and manoeuvring around rock gardens. It is still however long enough to hold its speed on longer distance trips, even when fully loaded for overnight use. The Sirona is a great choice for paddlers looking for a boat that's suitable for day trips, with the occasional overnighter.
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Round Hatch (VCP)
The Valley Canoe Products round hatch cover comes in a range of 5 different size options. It's easy to work out which one you need and they are the genuine product from Valley Sea Kayaks. They are also lightweight and will fit your sea kayak with ease, it's the best way of keeping the water out of your chosen craft.
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Oval Rim
The Valley Oval Rim is made from tough durable plastic, designed to retro fit onto a Valley kayak; it will also work on other brands. It works particularly well in conjunction with the oval hatch cover. Valley have designed the oval hatch rim to offer a secure and snug fit with their oval hatch cover. It is easily fitted to the Valley range of sea kayaks and is ideal for replacing a damaged kayak hatch rim.
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Oval Hatch (VCP)
The Valley Oval Hatch (VCP) Cover is available in three different size options. There is the main compartment, the Large RM and also the Large Composite. These hatch covers are the genuine article and will help to keep the water out of your chosen kayak bulkhead. The main compartment is the most popular and will fit the majority of models such as the Valley Etain in both plastic and composite. The large RM hatch cover is ideal for kayaks such as the North Shore Atlantic, while the Large Rm will suit the rear hatch of kayaks such as the Valley Sirona Composite.
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Skeg Slider Complete Assembly Unit
Skeg Slider Complete Assembly Unit
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Skeg Blade
The Valley Sea Kayaks Skeg blade is a great option to consider when replacing a broken skeg on your existing sea kayak. It is particularly well suited to Valley Sea Kayaks, but it may fit other brands too. It is made from a 7mm thick piece of plastic, which has a securing hook on the end, a screw and hole in the mid-section for securing it to the sea kayak skeg cable.