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flying with skis
Any tips for getting through the airport with skis ?
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Don't try to carry them on.
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But seriously, get a good ski bag. You can also stuff the bag with
sweaters and extra clothing to save room in your luggage. This can also help protect the skis from bumps and rough handling. Scott Lee wrote: Any tips for getting through the airport with skis ? |
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UPS.
"Scott Lee" wrote in message ... Any tips for getting through the airport with skis ? |
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Richard Henry wrote:
UPS. Wouldn't you need an AWFULLY long cord? "Scott Lee" wrote: Any tips for getting through the airport with skis ? -- Cheers, Bev --------------------------------------------- "The primary purpose of any government entity is to employ the unemployable." |
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"The Real Bev" wrote in message ... Richard Henry wrote: UPS. Wouldn't you need an AWFULLY long cord? Or a very large battery. OK, Fed-Ex, then. I sort of did this once - sent a large box of clothing by UPS before visiting relatives across the country. "Scott Lee" wrote: Any tips for getting through the airport with skis ? -- Cheers, Bev --------------------------------------------- "The primary purpose of any government entity is to employ the unemployable." |
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On Wed, 29 Oct 2003 07:40:22 -0600, "Scott Lee"
wrote: Any tips for getting through the airport with skis ? Spend 2 bucks on one of those rental carts. Make wide turns. But seriously, different airlines have different rules for skis. I know that Southwest airlines does NOT count your ski equipment against your three bag limit... you can check a ski bag, a boot bag, and 3 other pieces of luggage without having to pay anything extra. The 3 pieces of luggage can be up to 70 pounds each. American Airlines only allows 2 free pieces of luggage, with a maximim weight of 50 pounds. With them, your ski equipment has to take the place of one piece of checked luggage, so the most you can check for free is a ski bag, a boot bag, and ONE piece of luggage weiging up to 50 pounds. United and Delta are pretty much the same. For other airlines, go to their webpage and search for the "Contract of Carriage." And the AA/Delta/United triumvirate scratches it's ass and wonders why the discount airlines are kicking their nuts in the marketplace.... Dan |
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On Wed, 29 Oct 2003 07:40:22 -0600, "Scott Lee"
wrote: Any tips for getting through the airport with skis ? There are several alternatives, including the Texas Tote and the Flailing Floridian; however, you'll be best served by performing a modified Colorado Cool-guy if you really want to bag the ladies. Stewardesses will positively gush when they see you coming. First off, don't listen to those losers espousing the use of "ski-bags" and "boot-bags" and stuff. They're morons. You want to make sure that your gear is completely visible to the uncool non-skiing public that you're trying to impress. Of course the first step is to be sure you have purchased the absolute latest, not available to the public, titanium reinforced, platinum plated, and - most importantly - positively THE most expensive skis, boots and poles you can find on the planet. Having accomplished that, I'd recommend accessorizing with a Mink Lined Bogner One-Piece, preferably one actually worn by Stein himself. There are a couple of folks that post here that routinely ski with him, so they should be able to hook you up with a real insider's deal. Now you're ready to go. Put on all of your ski gear (including boots and goggles) and hop in the H2. Don't forget to take the winch cover off. You may also want to bungee cord a a shovel and a couple of gerry cans to the roof just in case. Now that you're ready, put her in reverse - but don't forget to click the garage door opener first! Once you get on the road, you should break out the cell phone and the Instant Tanning Lotion and really start to multi-task. You may want to take off your Maui Jim's for the lotion part, but be sure to put them back on before you approach any traffic lights or parking garages. (See Chapter 3 "High Visibility Areas and You - How to get laid while on a business trip.") Approach the airport. Do not, under any circumstances park in Long Term Parking. Don't even park in Short Term Parking either. As a matter of fact, you don't park at all. Pull that bright yellow earth eater directly up to the curb at the busiest ingress/egress point you can find. Call your secretary to pick it up. She just gets such a kick out of those crazy errands you have her run! If you haven't already done so, egage all 4 subwoofers and crank the stereo up to around 11. "Ice Ice Baby" would be a perfect song for the unloading process. Next week....."Inside The Airport - Using your skis as a weapon" JP ************************** Creatively exhausted. Or bankrupt. You tell me..... |
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Get a ski bag with wheels on one end. Makes it Soooooo much easier to
move around. David. Scott Lee wrote: Any tips for getting through the airport with skis ? |
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