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06/06/2017 11:19AM (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
Had a last minute change in travel plans that requires me to fly rather than drive this weekend for semi-annual Quetico trip. I need to protect my ZRE so that it can be checked onto aircraft. Anyone have any useful suggestions how to "pack" a carbon paddle to prevent potential airline handling damage?
AdamX
AdamX
06/06/2017 11:39AM
Pack it in a hard sided gun case. Put a label on it stating canoe paddles. I did that this year when I flew to Florida for dragon boat camp. Only people thought we had guns until they lifted the case. If you fly Sun Country it was only $25 each way. Or use a hard sided golf bag. We did that when it was 8 people and 8 paddles flying to Florida last year. They charged us $90 for that bag.
They will not let you bring the paddle on board, its considered a weapon.
Both paddles this year arrived unharmed. Last year they all arrived unharmed too.
They will not let you bring the paddle on board, its considered a weapon.
Both paddles this year arrived unharmed. Last year they all arrived unharmed too.
06/07/2017 01:51AM
A good case for checking are snowboard cases. They telescope to the right length. You will pay an oversized bag charge though. You can pack other stuff in it, too such as PDF, soft packs, sleeping bag...
I actually found the snowboard cases because some competitive paddlers use them.
I actually found the snowboard cases because some competitive paddlers use them.
06/07/2017 12:11PM
We have shipped our snowboard case many times. Not sure Adam has time for that, though. I do like the concrete tube idea.
I've actually used a golf club case for a trombone (soft case and lots of bubble wrap inside the golf club case). Did not, however, think of it for the paddles!
I've actually used a golf club case for a trombone (soft case and lots of bubble wrap inside the golf club case). Did not, however, think of it for the paddles!
06/07/2017 01:26PM
My ZRE howed up from the MFG safe and sound in a cardbord box lined with bubble wrap.
I agree with Magic that the overnight carriers and USPS will probably treat it with better care than the airline. Package delivery companies do a better job of sorting by weight than do the airlines. Thus, less chance of something heavy falling on it. If shipping is an option for you...
I agree with Magic that the overnight carriers and USPS will probably treat it with better care than the airline. Package delivery companies do a better job of sorting by weight than do the airlines. Thus, less chance of something heavy falling on it. If shipping is an option for you...
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06/11/2017 06:07AM
quote JimmyJustice: "My ZRE howed up from the MFG safe and sound in a cardbord box lined with bubble wrap.
I agree with Magic that the overnight carriers and USPS will probably treat it with better care than the airline. Package delivery companies do a better job of sorting by weight than do the airlines. Thus, less chance of something heavy falling on it. If shipping is an option for you..."
Even that can be a crap shoot. I like the gun case idea, but the width of the paddle you'd think would be an issue. Let us know how you did.
Nctry
06/14/2017 11:30PM
This is an amazing gun case. You can put 3 rifles in it (the rifles are in their soft case and then put in the case). If you only need one rifle, you can pack the rest with clothes and other gear.
It also looks less like a gun case so you can worry a little less about folks messing with your guns.
They have several models. You should be able to find one that fits your paddles. Best gun case
It also looks less like a gun case so you can worry a little less about folks messing with your guns.
They have several models. You should be able to find one that fits your paddles. Best gun case
Fish where the fish are...
06/15/2017 12:09AM
The inside dimension of the tuffpak is only 50". Given some diagonal fitting, you may get a paddle slightly over 50" in it. There's one other tuffpak that is 52". But I doubt my 54" straight would fit even that one. That's one thing I like about the snowboard cases. They have a longer and adjustable length.
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