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Is it typical to sign a waiver for soft ski bags?
These MoFo's gonna be chuckin $hit or what?
Got any packing hints.
1 skibag and boots count as only 1 checked item. However, I was planning on carrying on boots and a backpack w/gear. Nope you can only carry on one. (@#$%&&
Do they make you sign a waiver if you're not Christian and crazy?
Damn, I've got to figure out some way to pack my boots in my carry on bag. So your ski bag counts as your one carry on? That really blows
You need to figure this out on your own. Sorry, but you're a pretty smart kid, so think.
Norhtwest does ask that you sign a waiver on the skis occasionally, as does America West. Those are the only two I know that do it. Both times my skis were being chucked by the staff within 10 seconds of the release. Bastards.
Baggage restrictions are different for every airline. Some do not let you throw clothing etc. in with the skis (to protect them). Your "bag" is the "equipment only". In the same "equpiment only" situation, your boots in a bag count on the same. Nothing in addiotion to the boots may be packed. I had this experience with American.
Other airlines allow clothes to be packed with the skis within reason for one of your checked bags. United is this way.
Always check on-line with the airline's policy. They may or may not enforce it to the letter when you check in, but it's nice to know what you're up against.
Wear the boots!!! You DON"T want to end up at your destination without them.
And then call the skis your carry-on.
Ski bag and boot bag count for one item. I was kind of bent when I wrote this and not thinkin. I am gonna carry on the boots w/one days ski clothes and pack the backpack in the suitcase.
i second that motion to wear the boots onto the plane. these airline folks wanna get nuts?? THEN LET'S GET NUTS!!!
a pair of sandals or sneakers would fit much more easily into your carry-on bag. just don't carry fingernail clippers or a pen-knife, because they will confiscate.
Just wear everything you own, and rent skis when you get there - no luggage!
Many airlines request you to sign a waiver, but it is inconsitent. Yes! They do chuck your ski bag. In fact it looks like they get off on it. http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung...smiley-013.gif
I've been through this crap with airlines a couple times. But the carry-on boots and some other necessities was the inspiartion behind the Transpac bootbag, which carries boots and has a pocket between the boots for other carry-on essentials and is sized to the max for a carry-on. Unfortunately, it will only count as one item if it is checked with the ski bag. And that blows.
Anybody use the sportube hard case? I looked at them and decided to go with a padded 2-pair wheeled bag instead. I like the idea of the hard case, but it didn't seem to have a good retention system inside.
On the whole airlines baggage policies are inconsistent. I've found early morning/redeye flights to be much more lax regarding baggage policies. (I've not had to pay tho check my 9'6" longboard on morning flights!). Service also seems to be quicker, and baggage damage reduced.Quote:
Originally posted by Mcwop
Many airlines request you to sign a waiver, but it is inconsitent.
I'd say it's a safe bet that the baggage handlers are going to chuck anything they can get their hands on, so pack accordingly.
For airlines' exact requirements for carry-ons and checked baggage go to their website and search for "contract of carriage."
You might ask if you can pack clothes around your skis. If they say yes, then pack that thing like an overstuffed sausage, and pack your boots in the regular suitcase. Worked just fine for me on Air New Zealand. Baggage handlers have a hard time abusing a 2 meter long, 32 kg ski bag.
Not to get too far off this topic, but does anyone know if there are ski bags available that can carry a couple of pairs of skis AND a (Bindingless) snowboard? something padded and with wheels would be good.
thanks.
I've had a soft ski bag for years and never had any problem with damage. You beat on your skis harder at the hill?!
Patagucci had one called the "Taco" bag. Don't know how much it cost, but probably plenty.Quote:
Originally posted by Geoff
Not to get too far off this topic, but does anyone know if there are ski bags available that can carry a couple of pairs of skis AND a (Bindingless) snowboard? something padded and with wheels would be good.
thanks.
edit: maybe they don't make it anymore, it's not on their site.
Most airline will allow you one carry on and one personal item, purse, laptop or breifcase.Quote:
Originally posted by PhishingME
However, I was planning on carrying on boots and a backpack w/gear. Nope you can only carry on one. (@#$%&&
Don't put your boots in a bag and call it your personal item.
PMGEARQuote:
Originally posted by Geoff
Not to get too far off this topic, but does anyone know if there are ski bags available that can carry a couple of pairs of skis AND a (Bindingless) snowboard? something padded and with wheels would be good.
thanks.
They haven't made it for a couple of years now. OUtlets don't have it, and the occaisonal used one that appears on eBay goes for $200+ :eek:Quote:
Originally posted by iceman
Patagucci had one called the "Taco" bag. Don't know how much it cost, but probably plenty.
edit: maybe they don't make it anymore, it's not on their site.
if you have a pack that has some kind of external strap system, lash your boots to your carry on kind of like you would strap your skis to the side of a pack. turn the boot upside down and slide the upper cuff thru the loop and tighten, viola 1 piece of luggage.
Geoff (and others), don't forget your ski equipment quota for your one check bag can only be one pair of skis. I'm pretty sure it's this way for every airline. I had this issue arise when I was taking the fats and the jibs in my double bag. It's like $25-$50 additional for the "oversized" bag.
I use a SportTube that holds two pair of skis OR one pair plus lots of wadded up ski clothes!!! :)
It works great and I've managed to get a pair of XXX's and a pair of Gotamas in it. Also done XXX's with G4's and other combo's, so the SportTube is plenty large for most stuff and I've never had any damage. I will NEVER use a ski bag - seen too many broken bindngs as a result.
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Originally posted by Skidawg
Geoff (and others), don't forget your ski equipment quota for your one check bag can only be one pair of skis. I'm pretty sure it's this way for every airline. I had this issue arise when I was taking the fats and the jibs in my double bag. It's like $25-$50 additional for the "oversized" bag.
Another great reason to use the SportTube!! Never been charged for taking two pair. Was asked once but told them it was just one pair of fat skis.
Nuts.Quote:
Originally posted by Skidawg
Geoff (and others), don't forget your ski equipment quota for your one check bag can only be one pair of skis. I'm pretty sure it's this way for every airline. I had this issue arise when I was taking the fats and the jibs in my double bag. It's like $25-$50 additional for the "oversized" bag.
are there any "creative" ways around this for traveling with 2pair of skis and one slowboard?
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actually, I guess I've been pretty fortunate so far. recent travels have been on united airlines & air new zealand with above gear wrapped up in cardboard and duct tape, and later return air nz & southwest, with one board & one pair in a lightwieght snowboard bag.
all four flights, I just checked the bag. nobody even asked me what was in there. Guess I got lucky.
NEVER pack your boots in your checked bags. They are possibly the only things you can't lose on a trip. Always take them with you in the cabin.Quote:
Originally posted by DJSapp
You might ask if you can pack clothes around your skis. If they say yes, then pack that thing like an overstuffed sausage, and pack your boots in the regular suitcase. Worked just fine for me on Air New Zealand. Baggage handlers have a hard time abusing a 2 meter long, 32 kg ski bag.
As for packing more than one pair of skis in a ski bag, I always pack my fat skis along with my regular skis in a double ski bag. I also always try to check my bags with a curbside handler. I find if you tip them well enough, they are willing to overlook almost all airline baggage policies.
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Bingo... Boots inside the plane! -
Two skis in the bag.. plus misc. clothing works well...
the skycaps at the curb are great... tip em' a couple of bucks a bag.. they'll take good care of you!
Last trip to colorado I packed my skis, poles, boots and clothes in the PMGEAR double ski bag and I didn't have any problems with checking it. It was on Northwest by the way, I also changed planes in Memphis. Just used my pack as a carry on, everything seemed to go fine.
Do you guys think that the PMgear bag will work if I take it on a plane out of the country?
Check with the airline - international baggage restrictions are different from domestic (example - you don't have to pay to transport a bike)Quote:
Originally posted by Geoff
Do you guys think that the PMgear bag will work if I take it on a plane out of the country?
Check under Baggage on your favorite airlines website.
Geoff - don't even sweat it with the PM Gear ski bag. I just flew BA to Munich, which had a 70 lb. limit on bag weight and had three pair of skis, three pair of poles, a backpack, tons of US ski magazines, clothes, etc., etc., etc in it. Even if the airline has a 50 lb. limit, you'll do fine. This is my first trip with that bag and I could not be more pleased to be selling it at the price we're offering it for. After comparing it to all others available I can safely say that Maggot Industries shames them all. However, we will be running out of those bags soon, as the score was on a limited quantity and we priced them to prove that PM Gear is the shit.Quote:
Originally posted by Geoff
Do you guys think that the PMgear bag will work if I take it on a plane out of the country?
Been real happy with sporttube. I have the double model loaded it with two pairs of skis and checked it with a boot bag on NWA. They counted it as one piece without batting an eye. The skis fit snug in the case and there are some straps to secure them in place. Thing is bullet and gorilla proof.Quote:
Originally posted by grrrr
Anybody use the sportube hard case? I looked at them and decided to go with a padded 2-pair wheeled bag instead. I like the idea of the hard case, but it didn't seem to have a good retention system inside.
Or you just through them on the plane naked. like the moron I saw on the same flight mentioned above. Standing in the oversize luggage area to claim my skis I witnessed a snowboard come thrugh the chute with no packing at all -- just the board and binding. Then 50 feet behind me I heard "Dude, what are you fucking retarded! You didn't even put my board in a fucking bag." I probably didn't help things by doubling over and pointing but what you gonna do?
But..... The PMgear bag is from Nevada. I'm not sure if it will hold up to the temperatures that could be encountered in other regions.
Um Errr....Will they give me a problem w/2pr skis in one bag?
Northwest specifically.
Mid afternoon flight. I don't think they do curbside at Logan anymore.