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board bag
We've been here before, but here's my view..
(1) I've never had a problem with the airlines flying any board bags in or out of the USA. They hang a "heavy" sticker on them and just take them. English check-ins are always the worst when it comes to baggage, and even they often don't even weigh board bags (I'm talking scheduled flights here). (2) My garage is lined with old Burton and other cloth board bags. My last Burton Wheelie bag lasted precisely one flight before the baggage handlers took the handle off the end. That's not ok if you're trying to shift the bag around an airport (I think it was SF, which used to be very bad for trollies). You can't actually wheel the bag without the handle... useless. The second problem is that if your boards have sharp edges, and they generally should, then travel on a 'plane causes the edges to cut the bag. Obviously that's not very smart. When these were the only thing on the market I had to pad my boards so the edges didn't contact the bag's edges... you'd think that a bag designed to carry boards would actually carry them without destroying itself. Nope. In my view this type of bag is ok for carrying boards in your car. Otherwise, they're rubbish. (3) Have you looked at the Sports Tube? Yes, I finally imported one of these a couple of years ago and it's the only thing which works. After a while the baggage handlers will ding the corners, but so far mine's holding up just fine. The whole thing's easier to wheel about than a bag too. The only downsides I can think of a (a) It's harder to get into and out of the bag: don't pack anything in here you might want to get at before you get where you're going. (b) Packing and unpacking is pretty much all-or-nothing. You can't just take out one thing without having a whole sausage of gear fall out. I actually use two pairs of the old burton board bag boot containers to help structure stuff inside, but it's not ideal. p |
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The bag limit is not applicable to oversized sports bags. You are allowed
to check sports bags like golf clubs, skis/snowboard, rifles and other equipment that cannot fit in the 62" dimension limit. Look he http://www.delta.com/travel/trav_ser...ting/index.jsp "Serena" wrote in message om... Thanks for all your input. I have to have backpack as well since I'll be picking up all my gear over in the States. Another question: The flights in and out of USA have dimension limit of 62". How did you guys get past that, because simple arithmetic tells me that there's no wheelie bags on the market which conforms to such limit. Call me a nerd. I'm flying Delta (of all airlines). And Valerie, what Burton bag is yours? "Boardin' Fool" wrote in message ... The Dakine Low Roller comes in 155 cm. That's the shortest one I know of. "Serena" wrote in message m... The problem is that most of the wheelie bags on the market are taller than I am. It is entirely possible for me to go into one of those. Could you suggest a good model? "Lord Boots" wrote in message news:3ixrb.115235$ao4.348564@attbi_s51... "Serena" wrote in message m... I could've managed if I had a wheeled bag). But I don't think I would be able to manage backpack + boardbag without wheels. Help me. Serena, You really should use a board coffin / wheelie bag. I travelled to Courchevel last year from the states, and putting all of your avi gear, boots, helmut, snow clothes, etc, in the wheelie bag is so much easier. You can fit about a week's worth of base layers, socks, etc, in there as well, so your regular luggage/daypack, can hold your daily non-snow stuff. Hope this helps. Boots |
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Several airlines have recently put weight restrictions on baggage,
lowering the weight to 50 lbs per bag. You will pay additional for baggage that weighs more than 50 lbs. The bigger the bag. the more stuff you cram in it (sometimes unnecessary stuff), ending up costing more to travel. Things to ponder |
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(Serena) wrote in message . com...
Thanks for all your input. I have to have backpack as well since I'll be picking up all my gear over in the States. Another question: The flights in and out of USA have dimension limit of 62". How did you guys get past that, because simple arithmetic tells me that there's no wheelie bags on the market which conforms to such limit. Call me a nerd. I'm flying Delta (of all airlines). And Valerie, what Burton bag is yours? I have this one - but from a few years ago. the wheelie board case. http://www.burton.com/Burton/gear/pr...?productID=481 A bit on the exspensive side - but I've had it for close to 5 years and I don't anticipate having to buy a new one ANY time soon. Buy nice or buy twice definately applies here. I've never had a problem flying it all over the world.... I've been to Italy and New Zeland with it - plus numerous trips all over the US. It has 2 removable bags on the inside - one for my boots and the other I stuff full of long underwear and casual clothing. I pack my jacket, pants, and fleeces around my bindings to keep them a bit more protected. Plus it's got little zippered pockets on the inside for my tools and stuff. Valerie |
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As you pack your board bag you might also consider what happens if the
bag does'nt get there (lost baggage or delayed). I pack around my board with general wear clothes and hand carry all boarding clothes separtely. I can rent boots and board, if need be, but could get very expensive if I had to get boarding clothes. It's snowing at Alyeska Resort..... Dana |
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Probably will get Dakine low roller, seems reasonably priced at $90.
Any opinions/feedbacks appreciated. (Dana P) wrote in message ... As you pack your board bag you might also consider what happens if the bag does'nt get there (lost baggage or delayed). I pack around my board with general wear clothes and hand carry all boarding clothes separtely. I can rent boots and board, if need be, but could get very expensive if I had to get boarding clothes. It's snowing at Alyeska Resort..... Dana |
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