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Re: Are there still ways to avoid airline fees?
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 3:44 pm
by dontfeedthenerd
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.
Are there still ways to avoid airline fees?
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 8:16 pm
by sc-surfer
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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Re: Are there still ways to avoid airline fees?
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 8:38 pm
by Aloha
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
Are there still ways to avoid airline fees?
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 12:04 am
by kitet
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
Re: Are there still ways to avoid airline fees?
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 9:49 am
by NCKite_Ryder
My dad has been rolling with a hockey bag. Apparently no problem at all... US HOCKEY.
Re: Are there still ways to avoid airline fees?
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 2:57 pm
by kalyp
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 :)
Re: Are there still ways to avoid airline fees?
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 10:50 pm
by Aloha
Mauna Kea
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:05 am
by jwest21
Snowboard bag is a good idea, and wouldn't require me to purchase anything. Any snow up on Haleakala this year?
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Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:23 am
by Aloha
jwest21 wrote:Snowboard bag is a good idea, and wouldn't require me to purchase anything. Any snow up on Haleakala this year?
Exxxaaaactly :]
Re: Are there still ways to avoid airline fees?
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:29 am
by worknot
Dont go to the desk. Check in at the curb and slip the man a 10