Baller Laz Posted February 24 Baller Share Posted February 24 Look what happened to my 2024 Vapor Pro Build: Got to the hotel and saw this damage. I filed a report, sent lots of pictures. Now, I suppose, I’m at the mercy of the airline. Any other suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 24 Administrators Share Posted February 24 @perfski Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PatM Posted February 24 Baller Share Posted February 24 Sportube? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Shell Posted February 24 Baller Share Posted February 24 @Laz there is hope, same thing happened to me flying Delta some years back, made a complaint AT the airport (always check your stuff immediately AT the airport) supplied photos and an invoice for the ski, filled out all paperwork and they reimbursed me for the ski. Not sure if you used a sport tube, but after my mishap, I bought 2 sport tubes! Never had an issue since. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Laz Posted February 24 Author Baller Share Posted February 24 1 hour ago, PatM said: Sportube? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DaveD Posted February 24 Baller Share Posted February 24 The baggage handler must have been a fisherman. 🙂 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skialex Posted February 24 Baller Share Posted February 24 Last summer, on the way to SanGervasio. Ski tip was damaged, I took pictures at the airport and left so I would not miss my ski set. Send a Mail to the airline explaining everything, with photos, an invoice for the tube and a link to the manufacturer’s site of the ski and its cost. I’ve got a reimbursement that covered the ski and tube. repaired both… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skialex Posted February 24 Baller Share Posted February 24 24 minutes ago, skialex said: Last summer, on the way to SanGervasio. Ski tip was damaged, I took pictures at the airport and left so I would not miss my ski set. Send a Mail to the airline explaining everything, with photos, an invoice for the tube and a link to the manufacturer’s site of the ski and its cost. I’ve got a reimbursement that covered the ski and tube. repaired both… Skied that week and bought new ski after that. Sportube… I’m still using the same one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted February 24 Baller_ Share Posted February 24 I may have found a clue to the mystery: 1 2 The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jmoski Posted February 24 Baller Share Posted February 24 Bummer - looks like you at Ann McGinnis’ place in Fort Lauderdale? if so it might be the baggage handlers at that airport, I was there a few weeks ago and the plastic shielding on the side of my masterline bag got torn off, fortunately no damage to the ski. Ann said the week before one her clients ski bags got run over and destroyed the skiis and the sport tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LOTW Posted February 25 Baller Share Posted February 25 The Sport tube must've been beat up too, should be a no brainer for the airline to go good for it? I got a pretty good ding in my tube on one trip but no damage to the contents or ski, I highly recommend the tube! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Danno1212 Posted February 26 Baller Share Posted February 26 I have had 2 senate pro's crack at the exact same spot, first one was not in a sportstube, and the second one was!! I think that the ski was maybe tight to the ends of the tube and that put pressure on the tip. This year I am going to use my CNC machine to custom cut some foam to the exact shape of my ski and the shape of the sportstube........ hopefully it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LOTW Posted February 26 Baller Share Posted February 26 I will ad though that when I use my tube, my ski is also in a neo ski sock with fin protector. It fits so why not? Will need it at the lake too. My Reflex boots and plates go in my carry on. I seem to always have lots of room and the tube goes oversize baggage at no extra cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted February 26 Baller Share Posted February 26 At the risk of totally jinxing myself, a soft roller bag has never failed me. I don't know if they instinctively go easier on it or what, but I travel at least once, maybe up to 3x per year with it. Never an issue. I'd also imagine it is way easier for TSA to inspect than sliding apart some tube packed with gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Laz Posted February 27 Author Baller Share Posted February 27 I mostly use a radar, soft roller bag. However, on this trip, we were traveling with 3 skis. All skis were also in a sock with fin protector. We are frequent fliers with AC and have been traveling with skis for 17 years with this being the first issue. Hopefully, they will take pitty on us. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller FSSPCat Posted February 27 Baller Share Posted February 27 No need to get that specific. Air Canada hates everyone as a business. Individuals who work for AC are usually lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted February 27 Baller_ Share Posted February 27 a number of years ago flying to Australia, radar in sport tube. got their and did not notice wrinkling on the endvofvthe sport tube. got to mulwalla to find my radar looking just like the one pictured above. put the ski back in the sport tube til the return to Florida. when I hit panama city I went directly to the delta counter and filed a damage claim and showed the attendant the dammage.. Delta covered both the ski and the sport tube. the key is getting the damage assessment done in the airport for full coverage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jjackkrash Posted February 28 Baller Share Posted February 28 We may need to travel with jumpers. We have the three event bags. Last time I flew with jumpers they were a lot shorter and I used I large PVC pipe and screwed caps on the end for a travel case. But I suspect with security that strategy would be frowned upon now. Any thoughts on the best way to fly with jumpers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller sunperch Posted February 28 Baller Share Posted February 28 We found out the airlines will only cover damage to a ski if the damage is reported prior to leaving the airport. We always take our skis out of the sportstube in the baggage claim area and inspect for damage. Kind of a PITA but worth the hassle!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted February 28 Baller Share Posted February 28 12 minutes ago, sunperch said: We found out the airlines will only cover damage to a ski if the damage is reported prior to leaving the airport. We always take our skis out of the sportstube in the baggage claim area and inspect for damage. Kind of a PITA but worth the hassle!! Worst case I suppose if you noticed this on the way in to the destination but not at the airport, you could always "notice it" on the return flight if this is the requirement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member wski1831 Posted March 6 Supporting Member Share Posted March 6 I found my slalom and trick ski broken after I got home. Airline wouldn’t cover it. My credit card said I was insured for it but they wanted me to turn into homeowner’s insurance first. I live in California where insurance loves to cancel any policies they can so I never turned it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LOTW Posted March 6 Baller Share Posted March 6 Such total BS! Here's the deal, ya took my money in exchange for getting my stuff safely to a previously agreed destination. If something goes wrong and you lose or break my stuff, there should be no discussion, you pay or replace. It was your screw up, not mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Laz Posted March 6 Author Baller Share Posted March 6 Shock of shocks, Air Canada came through. It took almost three week and a bit of back and forth, but in the end they agreed and paid for a new ski. They did not agree to pay for a new skier. So it will be the old me on the new ski. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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