<snip> Kahuna's packed weight and size were the reasons > why I have chosen it over Klepper, having in mind those airline restrictions > that Ralph has mentioned. I think size restrictions (158 cm total of 3 > dimensions per each of 2 bags) didn't allow transporting Klepper AE1 > (without any sail rig) even before 9/11, not to mention AE2 - unless > passenger would pay extra charge for each bag. Airlines just were more > lenient prior to 9/11. Weight restrictions did change in the last couple of > years, unfortunately. I travel by air often and take along my Klepper AE2 and Balogh Sail rig. I just don't take the AE2/Sail on the plane with me. Instead, I pack it and send it UPS to the nearest UPS terminal to my destination. Then, I rent a car or van and go pick it up at the "will call" window. The typical UPS bill is around $42 one way, which beats the airlines for sure. Plus, I can track the shipment and be sure it arrived before I even board the plane. It also allows traveling with camping gear that can't fly, like white gas stoves and flares. When done, the process reverses and I ship the stuff home. Works well for me. Gary *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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