Is a Dakine Freestyle bag acceptable for air travel - Snowboarding Forum

littlejrs · 12-07-2010, 10:34 PM

I just bought a snowboard, bindings and boots while out of town and need a bag to get my equipment home. I've looked around at several places and all the wheelie bags are sooooo big compared to my board. I have a NS Infinity 145cm. All I found that I like and would fit well is a Dakine Freestyle bag 157cm that is padded on the bottom only. I figured I would pack my boots and jacket and pants, etc on top of the board. Would this be enough padding for airline travel? I live in Florida and would need to use it to travel where ever I go but that would only be maybe 3-4 trips a year.

Here's the link to the bag: DAKINE : GIRLS FREESTYLE

MistahTaki · 12-07-2010, 10:43 PM

I dont see why it wouldn't be accepted. Use zip-ties for all the zippers so they wont open and have them slap a fragile sticker on it. It definitely wouldn't be accepted for carry on if that's what you are asking.

edit: sorry i dont read. haha

MistahTaki · 12-07-2010, 10:45 PM

The only thing I would be concerned about is the board getting damaged. They throw around luggage so carelessly. You are concerned about the padding wrap bubble-wrap around the board for more cushioning. Or even a blanket haha.

Triple8Sol · 12-08-2010, 01:11 AM

More padding is better, but if you have your jacket/pants and boots in there, you'll be fine. Lots of people including myself have flown with non-padded bags without incident too.

Tarzanman · 12-08-2010, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MistahTaki

I dont see why it wouldn't be accepted. Use zip-ties for all the zippers so they wont open and have them slap a fragile sticker on it. It definitely wouldn't be accepted for carry on if that's what you are asking.

edit: sorry i dont read. haha

You must be young, or don't fly much. The TSA can and will cut the zip ties off of your bag and inspect it. The last 3 times I have flown, they have inspected my snowboard bag and left me a sheet of paper indicating that they examined the contents of the bag.

Triple8Sol · 12-08-2010, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarzanman

You must be young, or don't fly much. The TSA can and will cut the zip ties off of your bag and inspect it. The last 3 times I have flown, they have inspected my snowboard bag and left me a sheet of paper indicating that they examined the contents of the bag.

Pretty sure both of those apply to him lol. TSA will open and inspect the contents every single time.

littlejrs · 12-08-2010, 07:11 PM

LOL.... I just overlooked those comments. I travel for business and have elite status on 2 different airlines. I am VERY familiar with TSA and I don't really have to worry about baggage fees.

I was only wondering if the board or bindings would be likely to be damaged (not sure how fragile they are) but I think I will be alright with the bottom padding and all my clothing packed around the top.

Much thanks!!!

12-07-2010, 10:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
littlejrs Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 7	Is a Dakine Freestyle bag acceptable for air travel I just bought a snowboard, bindings and boots while out of town and need a bag to get my equipment home. I've looked around at several places and all the wheelie bags are sooooo big compared to my board. I have a NS Infinity 145cm. All I found that I like and would fit well is a Dakine Freestyle bag 157cm that is padded on the bottom only. I figured I would pack my boots and jacket and pants, etc on top of the board. Would this be enough padding for airline travel? I live in Florida and would need to use it to travel where ever I go but that would only be maybe 3-4 trips a year. Here's the link to the bag: DAKINE : GIRLS FREESTYLE

12-07-2010, 10:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
MistahTaki Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,362	I dont see why it wouldn't be accepted. Use zip-ties for all the zippers so they wont open and have them slap a fragile sticker on it. It definitely wouldn't be accepted for carry on if that's what you are asking. edit: sorry i dont read. haha Last edited by MistahTaki; 12-07-2010 at 10:47 PM.

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12-07-2010, 10:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
MistahTaki Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,362	The only thing I would be concerned about is the board getting damaged. They throw around luggage so carelessly. You are concerned about the padding wrap bubble-wrap around the board for more cushioning. Or even a blanket haha.

12-08-2010, 07:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
littlejrs Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 7	LOL.... I just overlooked those comments. I travel for business and have elite status on 2 different airlines. I am VERY familiar with TSA and I don't really have to worry about baggage fees. I was only wondering if the board or bindings would be likely to be damaged (not sure how fragile they are) but I think I will be alright with the bottom padding and all my clothing packed around the top. Much thanks!!!