You could get them boxed up at the post office or something then see if you can check that as luggage. I don't get to fly much, but if it looks clean i feel like the airport will give you less shit when your trying to check it

Take the heel piece off and put it back on after your flight

just put the heel piece down instead of up like you where going to put the ski on.

If you have to make a thread asking if something will cause you trouble at the airport then it will probably cause you trouble at the airport.

what binding is it?

Even if they let you I wouldn't. That's just asking for it to break and it'll be way easier for the bag to come completely unzipped if it's already partially

If I were you I'd wrap the shit out of it in duct tape

ziptie the zippers together around the binding. if you're flying domestically they won't care and if you're flying internationally they probably still won't care, but airlines are never kind to oversize baggage. maybe slap a fragile sticker on it or something

Literally just did the exact same thing on my flights to tahoe couple weeks ago/last week. Flew United and Jet Blue.

Basically I stuffed them both in and than throw a padded scrunched up towel over the bindings sticking out. Then ductaped the crap out of that. TSA did open my bag both ways but they taped it up quite nice and left a note.

Had no issues with the 1 ski rule

I would just take all the heal pieces off and pay the $16 for a binding check when you get to your destination.

I travel with skis constantly but mostly internationally and i never break the 1 pair rule and pack everything quite well. That being said... they treat ski bags like absolute shit. Sometimes you'll get lucky and everything goes well. I've gotten my bag back with the zipper half open and everything soaking wet. I've gotten my bags back when they were very clearly repacked. I've also gotten it back and thought there's no way that my skis aren't broken, and there they are... in perfect shape.

Airlines also don't typically cover damage to sporting goods, so keep that in mind... if your shit gets fucked up, it's on you. A properly sized ski bag or binding check are going to be a better investment.

RachyI would just take all the heal pieces off and pay the $16 for a binding check when you get to your destination.

or learn how to check your own bindings.

ABskieror learn how to check your own bindings.

You actually need a work table to do it. The machines that test the release of the bindings need room to be able to fall down and idk if you would be able to take a work bench on an airplane.

KravtZHad no issues with the 1 ski rule

i had no idea there was even a 1 ski rule. is that something relatively new? i also have never had issues taking more than 1 set

cornholioi had no idea there was even a 1 ski rule. is that something relatively new? i also have never had issues taking more than 1 set

It's not relatively new, it's been around for ages. Technically you're not allowed to stuff your ski bag with non ski stuff either (the checking only counts the skis, poles, and boots) but they never enforce either of those rules haha. As long as you're under the weight limit you're good, airlines are pretty chill about it usually

RachyI would just take all the heal pieces off and pay the $16 for a binding check when you get to your destination.

I travel with skis constantly but mostly internationally and i never break the 1 pair rule and pack everything quite well. That being said... they treat ski bags like absolute shit. Sometimes you'll get lucky and everything goes well. I've gotten my bag back with the zipper half open and everything soaking wet. I've gotten my bags back when they were very clearly repacked. I've also gotten it back and thought there's no way that my skis aren't broken, and there they are... in perfect shape.

Airlines also don't typically cover damage to sporting goods, so keep that in mind... if your shit gets fucked up, it's on you. A properly sized ski bag or binding check are going to be a better investment.

In regards to the treating ski bags like shit I noticed on my flight to and from Japan this year my skis were marked as fragile, I've never seen them do that before. I wrap my skis and bindings in a harder cardboard though and it works mint.

Lus146You actually need a work table to do it. The machines that test the release of the bindings need room to be able to fall down and idk if you would be able to take a work bench on an airplane.

What's wrong with just putting them on the floor and checking the forward pressure? Still not best for the holes to take your binding off and put it back on more than once

no_steezeWhat's wrong with just putting them on the floor and checking the forward pressure? Still not best for the holes to take your binding off and put it back on more than once

Huh? Most bindings you can pop off the heelpiece no? I know for the wardens I could and the fks you can definitely just take off the dildo part, doesnt involve removing the actual screws in the skis

nutz.It's not relatively new, it's been around for ages. Technically you're not allowed to stuff your ski bag with non ski stuff either (the checking only counts the skis, poles, and boots) but they never enforce either of those rules haha. As long as you're under the weight limit you're good, airlines are pretty chill about it usually

i knew you weren't supposed to put the other shit in there, but i guess didn't pay attention to the 1 ski thing when snooping on airline sites. i learnt something today