Shirley there might be some value in a UKB collective effort to get at least one airline to recognise pads as sporting equipment?It would be nothing but good publicity for the airline.Not sure how we start it.Maybe emails from interested individuals with links to relevant forum threads/articles?
Just been stung by Air France (at CDG) for checking in a pad that exceeded their maximum measurements. Height + width + depth apparently can't exceed 158cm.Strange that I had no problem flying out from Manc with the pad last week, or either way back in the autumn.70 fucking euros.Pad is a Flashed Ronin, which is fairly big but is by no means a monster.Have flown with Ryaniar, Jet2 etc with the Ronin in the past with no problems.
mrs rodma emailed them for clarification, but we got no response.
Quote from: rodma on March 28, 2011, 01:01:55 pmmrs rodma emailed them for clarification, but we got no response.strange that, can't believe for once these airlines wont ever get back to economy customers/cattle
Not sure how we start it.
i think they relented on this but with stipulations that mean most boards still cant be carried
was even 3kg over weight on the way home.
Maybe a bit leftfield, but why not get one of those 120l Kit bags like the North Face ones (I have a ME one I got cheapish at cotswold a few years back - albeit 'only' 80l) take the foam out of the pads and fold/scrunch/twist it into the kit bag, then fold up the outer and pack?? At least then it looks like a bag? Not sure what harm it may do to the foam, but I suspect it would survive...Cheapish kit bag c.£40...?
Quote from: GraemeA on March 28, 2011, 06:07:28 pm was even 3kg over weight on the way home.more wine?!
I've heard about de-foaming mats before, not sure where.
Quote from: namnok on March 28, 2011, 06:25:35 pmQuote from: GraemeA on March 28, 2011, 06:07:28 pm was even 3kg over weight on the way home.more wine?!Olive oil actually
6 1/4" long is now the limit. Don't think I will ever ride a board that small. Discriminated agains for being too big, and never get extra legroom either.
Quote from: SA Chris on March 28, 2011, 06:18:09 pm6 1/4" long is now the limit. Don't think I will ever ride a board that small. Discriminated agains for being too big, and never get extra legroom either.Bit of a Spinal Tap moment there Chris
Fired off an email to Virgin Atlantic, lets see what they come back with! I specified the issue around mats as I'm taking mine but I also mentioned climbing equipment in general but I'm by no means the best person to represent or advise on what should come under that heading. Reckon it'd be a good plan to point them and the BMC at each other if they want specifics?