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.
For the new season of 2024, we are very proud to welcome the following new brands to our portfolio!
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, Dryrobe and Jobe.
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, Bestard, Circle One, Crewsaver, Dryrobe, Jobe, La Sportiva, Nookie, Palm, Peak PS, Sweet Protection and Yak.
Competition Kayaking - Whether your into Canoe Polo, Sprint Kayaking or Canoe Slalom, 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.
Inflatable Kayaking - If you looking for a small and compact inflatable kayak, to go into the garage of your motorhome. Or something for backpacking and packrafting in Scotland. This is the place to look. Watersports Brands Stocked - Aqua-Bound, Kokopelli, Seago, Streamlyte and TNP
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 - One of the new areas of watersports for Us. 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, Fins and Underwater Scooters 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. Watersports Brands Stocked - Aqua-Bound, Dagger, Islander Kayaks, 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, Tiki, Typhoon 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 - Aqua-Bound, Aquapac, 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 , Spraydecks, and Safety Equipment. 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 - Aquapac, Dagger, Eckla, Edelrid, HF Equipment, Jobe, Nookie, Ortlieb, Palm, Peak PS, Pyranha, Streamlyte, TNP, Typhoon, VE Paddles, Watershed, Werner, Whetman Equipment and Yak
Dryrobe Advance Kid's Short Sleeve
The Dryrobe Advance Kid's Short Sleeve is a scaled-down version of the adult model, keeping children warm and cozy. This versatile beach changing poncho is perfect for active outdoor families, serving various purposes. Whether worn over a wetsuit after a swim, for privacy during changing, or on the way to the campsite shower, the Dryrobe Advance Kid's Short Sleeve ensures warmth and comfort in chilly outdoor conditions.
Dryrobe Advance Kid's Short Sleeve
The Dryrobe Advance Kid's Short Sleeve is a scaled-down version of the adult model, keeping children warm and cozy. This versatile beach changing poncho is perfect for active outdoor families, serving various purposes. Whether worn over a wetsuit after a swim, for privacy during changing, or on the way to the campsite shower, the Dryrobe Advance Kid's Short Sleeve ensures warmth and comfort in chilly outdoor conditions.
Dryrobe Advance Short Sleeve
The Dryrobe Advance Short Sleeve is a multi-functional beach changing robe, keeping you warm and dry with wind and rain protection. Made from 100% recycled materials, its versatile for use over wetsuits, during changes, or at the campsite, providing comfort and practicality. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and a great gift option.
Dryrobe Advance Short Sleeve
The Dryrobe Advance Short Sleeve is a multi-functional beach changing robe, keeping you warm and dry with wind and rain protection. Made from 100% recycled materials, its versatile for use over wetsuits, during changes, or at the campsite, providing comfort and practicality. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and a great gift option.
Dryrobe Advance Short Sleeve
The Dryrobe Advance Short Sleeve is a multi-functional beach changing robe, keeping you warm and dry with wind and rain protection. Made from 100% recycled materials, its versatile for use over wetsuits, during changes, or at the campsite, providing comfort and practicality. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and a great gift option.
Dryrobe Advance Short Sleeve
The Dryrobe Advance Short Sleeve is a multi-functional beach changing robe, keeping you warm and dry with wind and rain protection. Made from 100% recycled materials, its versatile for use over wetsuits, during changes, or at the campsite, providing comfort and practicality. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and a great gift option.
Dryrobe Advance Short Sleeve
The Dryrobe Advance Short Sleeve is a multi-functional beach changing robe, keeping you warm and dry with wind and rain protection. Made from 100% recycled materials, its versatile for use over wetsuits, during changes, or at the campsite, providing comfort and practicality. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and a great gift option.
Dryrobe Advance Short Sleeve
The Dryrobe Advance Short Sleeve is a multi-functional beach changing robe, keeping you warm and dry with wind and rain protection. Made from 100% recycled materials, its versatile for use over wetsuits, during changes, or at the campsite, providing comfort and practicality. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and a great gift option.
Dryrobe Organic Beach Towel
The Dryrobe Organic Beach Towel is a vibrant and versatile beach towel that has been made for days spent by the water. Made with premium materials that have a velvety feel, the Organic Beach Towel from DryRobe is versatile enough to be used for a wide range of activities including days at the beach, swimming, surfing and any other watersports. Available in a choice of three bright and vibrant colours with a reversible tone, you can be sure to stand out at a crowded beach.
Overboard Multipurpose Waterproof Case
The Overboard Multipurpose Waterproof Case will keep your valuables safe and dry wherever your adventures take you! Designed to give you complete peace of mind, this case provides 100% protection from water damage - so you’ll never need to leave your essentials behind on the beach. With its secure Slide Seal System, the case is fully submersible up to 6 meters and floats if dropped, making it a must-have for any water sports enthusiast. Perfect for protecting credit cards, phones, cameras and more, this waterproof pouch keeps your items safe from water, sand, dirt and dust.
Spade Kayaks The Royal Flush
The Spade Kayaks Royal Flush is a high-performance river running kayak designed for paddlers weighing between 70-120kg. It features a generous rocker for soft landings and soft rails for added forgiveness, ideal for both experienced paddlers and those entering their first season. The roomy cockpit includes a padded seat, hip pads, backrest, thigh grips, and a bulkhead footrest for comfort and impact protection. Its single-size design offers optimal control and fit for mid- to large-sized paddlers. For smaller paddlers, check out the Spade Black Jack.
Spade Kayaks The Joker
If you thrive on powering through challenging waves and navigating swift eddy lines with the agility of a barracuda, the Joker from Spade Kayaks is for you. With its 274 cm length, optimised waterline and a sleek bow rocker, it satisfies your need for speed without compromising manoeuvrability. Easily executing precise turns and smooth pivots in eddy lines, the Joker is designed to elevate your paddling experience.
P & H MKII Skeg Slider Unit
The P & H MKII Skeg Slider Unit is a replacement Skeg Slider Button to suit the P&H MKII Skeg Slider System. The rounded profile of the textured thumb grip, in conjunction with carefully structured lateral and longitudinal reinforcements, help withstand accidental knocks and guard the low profile skeg release trigger; we all know accidents can happen though, and if you've damaged your Skeg Slider Button, whether during a rescue, roofrack loading, or just a chance knock whilst paddling, this is what you'll need to replace it.
Tootega Pulse 120 Tandem Huntsman
The Tootega Pulse 120 Tandem Huntsman is a double seated sit-on-top fishing kayak. It comes with front and rear seats, as well as a centre seat to enable the kayak to be paddled solo if desired. It features a self-bailing hull system, which provides the best levels of kayak safety. It's also easy to handle on and off the water thanks to moulded-in grab handles. The Pulse 120 Huntsman offers plenty of storage including 2x6" kayak hatches and a large rear tank well.
Palm Latex Wrist Seal
The Palm Latex Wrist Seals are spares for when you need a replacement seal.
