Re: [Paddlewise] Travel tips: USA to CA & back

From: <Rcgibbert_at_aol.com>
Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2002 15:34:51 EDT
In a message dated 6/3/2002 10:26:51 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
melissa_at_bonnyweeboaty.net writes:


> I've never traveled in a plane with paddles, but would one piece
> paddles present extra problems - even in the baggage hold - because of
> their length? Or would it just be an extra charge?
> 
> Melissa
> 

Greenland style paddles have seemed to fair well according to many 
contributors of the qajaqusa.org site. They use a cardboard or pvc tube and 
check it on. sometimes they get dinged for an extra fee sometimes not. I, 
however, seem to be a walking ATM machine to airline counter employees when I 
travel.

As far as a one piece standard paddle I can't imagine it being difficult to 
check on as long as you wrapped it well in bubble wrap, used a good ski type 
bag, and slapped a *fragile* sticker on it. No doubt you will get better info 
from someone who has actually shipped a one piece standard paddle with either 
result. Good luck.

Rob G

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