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Posted: **Wed Mar 20, 2013 3:44 pm**

Red_Element_Andy wrote:I'm in the same boat. Unless they are cutting the bag open the kites should be okay, but I do worry about my NHP getting dinged.

To assuage my fears I've cut up a pool noodle to create foam hot dog buns that I put around each board tip.

Oh man, that's brilliant. I've just been using my wetsuits and impact vests as buffers, but I like that idea.

Posted: **Wed Mar 20, 2013 8:16 pm**

Red_Element_Andy wrote:
dontfeedthenerd wrote:
etxxz wrote:
My biggest fear is one day TSA is going to catch a zipper on my kite and rip the canopy. I've seen how they open and close those bags =* SO do what you can to protect them.

So what I do is stick my kites in those Dakine Compression sacks before stuffing them into the golf bag. That's usually enough peace of mind for me.

TBH, I worry more about my board than anything else. I have this custom Carbon Fiber board from Nomad. I mean I love this thing. I'd fight Whitey for it. Kites can squish, but if they crack my board...
I'm in the same boat. Unless they are cutting the bag open the kites should be okay, but I do worry about my NHP getting dinged.

To assuage my fears I've cut up a pool noodle to create foam hot dog buns that I put around each board tip.

Easier and cheaper...grey pipe insulation. It's already split down the middle. Costs almost nothing and comes in a few sizes/thicknesses. Check Home Cheapo, or your local hardware store.

FWIW

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Posted: **Wed Mar 20, 2013 8:38 pm**

Kirk there is something I think you're ready to know:

You will be fine with just renting a board once you reach your destination

Your board isn't magic, it never was. It was something that I told you so you'd believe

The real magic was in you all along

Posted: **Thu Mar 21, 2013 12:04 am**

sc-surfer wrote:
Red_Element_Andy wrote:
dontfeedthenerd wrote:
So what I do is stick my kites in those Dakine Compression sacks before stuffing them into the golf bag. That's usually enough peace of mind for me.

TBH, I worry more about my board than anything else. I have this custom Carbon Fiber board from Nomad. I mean I love this thing. I'd fight Whitey for it. Kites can squish, but if they crack my board...
I'm in the same boat. Unless they are cutting the bag open the kites should be okay, but I do worry about my NHP getting dinged.

To assuage my fears I've cut up a pool noodle to create foam hot dog buns that I put around each board tip.

Easier and cheaper...grey pipe insulation. It's already split down the middle. Costs almost nothing and comes in a few sizes/thicknesses. Check Home Cheapo, or your local hardware store.

FWIW

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+1

Posted: **Thu Mar 21, 2013 9:49 am**

My dad has been rolling with a hockey bag. Apparently no problem at all... US HOCKEY.

Posted: **Thu Mar 21, 2013 2:57 pm**

Another thing that works pretty well are snowboard bags. I can fit my caution 5'5 (surfboard) in one with one kite. Those fly for free on most airlines, too. Flew to/from Baja twice already without anybody asking me why I was bringing a snowboard down there :)

Posted: **Thu Mar 21, 2013 10:50 pm**

Mauna Kea

Posted: **Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:05 am**

Snowboard bag is a good idea, and wouldn't require me to purchase anything. Any snow up on Haleakala this year?

Posted: **Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:23 am**

jwest21 wrote:Snowboard bag is a good idea, and wouldn't require me to purchase anything. Any snow up on Haleakala this year?

Exxxaaaactly :]

Posted: **Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:29 am**

Dont go to the desk. Check in at the curb and slip the man a 10

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