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Any tips for getting through the airport with skis ?

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Don't try to carry them on.

Scott Lee wrote:

Any tips for getting through the airport with skis ?

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But seriously, get a good ski bag. You can also stuff the bag with
sweaters and extra clothing to save room in your luggage. This can also
help protect the skis from bumps and rough handling.

Scott Lee wrote:

Any tips for getting through the airport with skis ?

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UPS.

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Richard Henry wrote:

UPS.

Wouldn't you need an AWFULLY long cord?

"Scott Lee" wrote:
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"The Real Bev" wrote in message
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Richard Henry wrote:

UPS.

Wouldn't you need an AWFULLY long cord?

Or a very large battery.

OK, Fed-Ex, then.

I sort of did this once - sent a large box of clothing by UPS before
visiting relatives across the country.


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On Wed, 29 Oct 2003 07:40:22 -0600, "Scott Lee"
wrote:

Any tips for getting through the airport with skis ?

Spend 2 bucks on one of those rental carts. Make wide turns.

But seriously, different airlines have different rules for skis. I
know that Southwest airlines does NOT count your ski equipment
against your three bag limit... you can check a ski bag, a boot bag,
and 3 other pieces of luggage without having to pay anything extra.
The 3 pieces of luggage can be up to 70 pounds each.

American Airlines only allows 2 free pieces of luggage, with a maximim
weight of 50 pounds. With them, your ski equipment has to take the
place of one piece of checked luggage, so the most you can check for
free is a ski bag, a boot bag, and ONE piece of luggage weiging up to
50 pounds. United and Delta are pretty much the same. For other
airlines, go to their webpage and search for the "Contract of
Carriage."

And the AA/Delta/United triumvirate scratches it's ass and wonders why
the discount airlines are kicking their nuts in the marketplace....

Dan

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On Wed, 29 Oct 2003 07:40:22 -0600, "Scott Lee"
wrote:

Any tips for getting through the airport with skis ?

There are several alternatives, including the Texas Tote and the
Flailing Floridian; however, you'll be best served by performing a
modified Colorado Cool-guy if you really want to bag the ladies.
Stewardesses will positively gush when they see you coming.

First off, don't listen to those losers espousing the use of
"ski-bags" and "boot-bags" and stuff. They're morons. You want to
make sure that your gear is completely visible to the uncool
non-skiing public that you're trying to impress. Of course the first
step is to be sure you have purchased the absolute latest, not
available to the public, titanium reinforced, platinum plated, and -
most importantly - positively THE most expensive skis, boots and
poles you can find on the planet. Having accomplished that, I'd
recommend accessorizing with a Mink Lined Bogner One-Piece, preferably
one actually worn by Stein himself. There are a couple of folks that
post here that routinely ski with him, so they should be able to hook
you up with a real insider's deal.

Now you're ready to go. Put on all of your ski gear (including boots
and goggles) and hop in the H2. Don't forget to take the winch cover
off. You may also want to bungee cord a a shovel and a couple of
gerry cans to the roof just in case. Now that you're ready, put her
in reverse - but don't forget to click the garage door opener first!
Once you get on the road, you should break out the cell phone and the
Instant Tanning Lotion and really start to multi-task. You may want
to take off your Maui Jim's for the lotion part, but be sure to put
them back on before you approach any traffic lights or parking
garages. (See Chapter 3 "High Visibility Areas and You - How to get
laid while on a business trip.")

Approach the airport. Do not, under any circumstances park in Long
Term Parking. Don't even park in Short Term Parking either. As a
matter of fact, you don't park at all. Pull that bright yellow earth
eater directly up to the curb at the busiest ingress/egress point you
can find. Call your secretary to pick it up. She just gets such a
kick out of those crazy errands you have her run! If you haven't
already done so, egage all 4 subwoofers and crank the stereo up to
around 11. "Ice Ice Baby" would be a perfect song for the unloading
process.

Next week....."Inside The Airport - Using your skis as a weapon"

JP
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Creatively exhausted. Or bankrupt. You tell me.....

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Get a ski bag with wheels on one end. Makes it Soooooo much easier to
move around.

David.


Scott Lee wrote:
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