Oh man, that's brilliant. I've just been using my wetsuits and impact vests as buffers, but I like that idea.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.
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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.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...
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.
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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
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
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sc-surfer wrote: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.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...
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.
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My dad has been rolling with a hockey bag. Apparently no problem at all... US HOCKEY.
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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 :)
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Dont go to the desk. Check in at the curb and slip the man a 10
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