Airplanes

[Hoo]

Has anyone taken their risers on a plane? What kind of bag did you use and were there any issues from the airport peeps?
Thanks!
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[Lukey]

Hey, uh, Hoo,

Frequently asked question this. Might I point you to

http://www.PoweriserPages.com/forum/empty-t2958.0.html

In brief, some use hockeybags, some use hard shells (like on cars??) or archery cases. Airlines can charge about £15 to "sporting goods" but otherwise no real problem.
Best suggestion is cliche but "Check with your airline before you fly".

Hope this helps

[martin]

If you ask an airline, they will charge you something in aditional for sure.

I just take the regular stilt bag (from PoweriSer or 7league boots) put my cloths and toothbrush into the empty spaces between the stilts an tell them this is my suitcase.

I never had a problem since I had only one piece of luggage to check-in.

[ElectricStapler]

I went on a plane recently, took of the spring with the hoof attached, and put the frames in one case, the springs in another. Worked out fine, and it was a REALLY tight fit. Bigger suitcase is better for this, but a specialized one will be good (like martin mentioned), but they are expensive. I packed them with clothes too and tools to reassemble. Go with another option if you can, but taking the springs off works pretty well.

[Becky]

Beki and I took two suitcases to Mallorca, springs and knee bars in one, frames in the other - but i did manage to get all of my stuff in one suitcase - clothes, stilts, everything. Lots of hassle tho taking them apart and putting them back together the other end. I reccommend buying a stilt bag!