Baller disland Posted August 29, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 29, 2019 Anyone ever tried to use ship sticks to send you slalom ski in advance https://shipsticks.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Kimbymon Posted August 29, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 29, 2019 I have used ship sticks multiple times. Great service. Most of the time I was shipping my slalom ski to my brothers house but I did use it to ship it home instead of checking it on the airplane the last time. Never had any issues and is cheaper than checking it at the airport and safer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted August 30, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2019 @Kimbymon what sort of case or bag do you have your ski in when you ship it? Bindings on or separate? Folks are flying down to AZ from WI twice this winter and trying to figure out the best way to get my dad's gear here. I always fly with a padded wheelie bag, but I have status so the airline never gives me grief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Kimbymon Posted August 30, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2019 @UWSkier the first few times I just had water ski box (that a new ski would come in) that I had gotten from action water sports. The last time I shipped my ski in my sport tube 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Shell Posted August 30, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2019 @UWSkier @disland we always travel with a soft wheeled bag. Fly strictly Delta and have always had great luck:) we have status, so fortunately it doesn't cost us. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mfjaegersr Posted August 31, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 31, 2019 No, I have not used Ship sticks. However I just returned to Portland from Grand Rapids via United. Paid $0 for a SportTube 3 and a large work case. I don’t have Status (any longer, Dangit!). Ski equip is considered an exception - like a child seat, wheelchair, etc. - although the policy varies carrier to carrier. TSA Gal in PDX was cheerful and happy to have my guidance getting it back together; TSA Guy in GRR was a real dick about the inspection process, but my gear returned intact. See a separate post for packing tips... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller disland Posted August 31, 2019 Author Baller Share Posted August 31, 2019 Ya, I have a business trip with multiple stops so dont want to drag the ski. In the past i have shipped by Fedex but ship sticks looks interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller WoodySkier Posted August 31, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 31, 2019 For anyone that flys Delta, they changed their policy this year so pretty much any sporting equipment is considered a normal bag so no extra fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller disland Posted August 31, 2019 Author Baller Share Posted August 31, 2019 I booked ship sticks so will report back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skigirl Posted September 1, 2019 Baller Share Posted September 1, 2019 I have used Ship Sticks several times and would recommend them. Easy to work with and easy to get a person on the phone if you have issues. Once my ski was delayed due to an ice storm and they tracked it down in the warehouse and got it out for delivery on a Saturday so I could ski on Sunday and not lose any water time. Works great when traveling for work with multiple locations and really can't drag the ski around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller disland Posted September 15, 2019 Author Baller Share Posted September 15, 2019 Ship Sticks report. I highly recommend this service. They picked up my ski and delivered it a day early. More impressive they called me to make sure it was picked up and they were very helpful. The support is five star. Since I had a business trip with multiple stops this was an ideal arrangement. Way better than dealing with airports and airline baggage drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted September 15, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted September 15, 2019 Assuming a bit more expensive then USPS?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Kimbymon Posted September 15, 2019 Baller Share Posted September 15, 2019 @Wish It is generally $50-60 to ship skis via ship sticks, so pretty reasonable. I don't know what USPS costs as I have never used them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted September 15, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted September 15, 2019 @Kimbymon from FL to MN it was $55 with $500 insurance. Is insurance for ShipSticks extra?? And thanks for the info ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller disland Posted September 15, 2019 Author Baller Share Posted September 15, 2019 My shipment from Dallas to West Palm was $60 or there abouts. I have shipped a ski in a box for less but the ship sticks, I had a slalom bag with a fin protector inside a padded bag. So much heavier for similar fee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Kimbymon Posted September 16, 2019 Baller Share Posted September 16, 2019 @Wish no I don’t believe insurance is extra. I don’t remember paying anything more to ship my ski than the $50-60. I believe that includes insurance and like others have said customer service is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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