allegiant air and skis

[TNh2oskier]

Has anyone had any experiences with allegiant air and transporting your ski?

[lpskier]

The only issue is $15 per bag. I fly Allegiant from Plattsburgh NY to Sanford FL all the time with no problems. It is a good airline as far as I have seen.

[TNh2oskier]

You think i could do the oversize carry on, or should i check it? I have the shipping box, would that work?

[lpskier]

Well, I check it. I doubt it will pass as a carry on. I use a Masterline one event bag with a Fin Ferkin fin protector.. I pack all my ski gear in the same bag as the ski, which provides a little more cushioning, at least on three sides, and the bottom is pretty heavily padded. The bag has wheels, so it is easy to carry. Depending on the car you rent, you may have to unload your gear before loading in the rental. Nevertheless, if you plan on traveling with a ski, it is well worth the relatively small investment compared to what you may have invested in your ski and in your vacation.

 

I would not recommend using the box the ski came in. I provides minimal protection when in good condition and less once it gets crushed or wet. You are probably better off with the ski in a padded ski bag, with rolled newspaper duct taped around your fin for protection. A friend of mine travels that way, and while I wouldn't do it myself, he hasn't had any problems.

 

If you are set on using the box, consider shipping your ski ahead via UPS. They are a cargo shipper and will do a much better job getting your ski to it's destination undamaged. Plus you can insure it.

 

Where are you from and where are you headed?

[TNh2oskier]

Thanks for the insight, I will start looking for a decent travel bag of some sort. I'm in the Knoxville tn area, and will be headed to st. pete fla. The family likes the beaches there, and McCormick's is just a 30 minute drive. It will be nice to break up the winter bleh's.

[lpskier]

Masterline seems to be out of stock on one event bags. Check with Tadd at www.h2osmosis.com or Performance (www.perfski.com) . Have a blast!

[Chuck_Dickey]

Sporttube all the way! Fin protector and all my gear inside. Wheels are a blessing, especial when you have other bags to schlep around. Fly Southwest and it goes as one of you two allowed checked bags at no extra charge.

[Chef23]

Sporttubes are good. I have a snowboard bag made by Dakine that works well. It is soft sided but has held up so far.

[Wish]

Sportube & Fin Ferkin