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h.yfoskett
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ok so last year i got burnt hard by excess baggage fees, as a photographer i've got some much stuff to take with light stands and what now..........

so my question is can you wear your ski boots onto the plane?

Oct 8 2011 4:29AM
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Oldmann1584
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hmmm probably, but they are gonna be like wtf, i know my sister took about 50 pounds worth of stuff with her through carry ons etc, and she had a canada goose jacket and put clothes in the hood and all this shit cause she was trying ot bring stuff back with her however, are you planning on wearing them? if you are not gonna wear them then im sure its fine....
Oct 8 2011 4:53AM
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razors-chaz
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As said somewhere in this thread https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/mobile/forumread/id/633241/ act like you own the building velcro your straps together throw over shoulder and just carry them on and put them in an overhead compartment. Plenty have done that before. Or you could get cat tracks for your boots and just wear them on
Oct 8 2011 5:09AM
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canterbury
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as per the Canadian Aviation Regulations:
705.40 (1) An air operator shall establish procedures to ensure that

(a) passengers move to and from the aircraft and embark and disembark safely, in accordance with procedures that meet the Commercial Air Service Standards and that are specified in the air operator's company operations manual;

that pretty much means they can tell you that the decreased mobility of ski boots is a safety issue; meaning no.
Oct 8 2011 5:24AM
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Hoppy
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Buy a second hand wheel chair
Pretend to be disabled
Get preferential boarding




P.S You lost the use of your legs by saving a burning bus full of children.....and kittens, incase the stewardess ask's. Oh and wear a rug that will cover your ski boots, or you may get caught out!
Oct 8 2011 6:16AM
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no_steeze
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just stick the straps together and throw them over your backpack or shoulder. i do it all the time
Oct 8 2011 8:32AM
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ORDEAL
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THis has worked for me 6 out of the six times ive done it. international too
Oct 8 2011 9:00AM
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AWALLRUS.
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WHEN IM SKIING I FLY WESTJET, THEY LET YOU HAVE 1 BAG, 1 SPORTS BAG AND YOU CAN TAKE YOUR BOOT BAG TOO BEACAUSE THEY GO TOGETHER OR SOMETHING. THE LADY SAID ALSO WITH HOCKEY BAGS YOU CAN BRING YOUR STICK BAGS AND STUFF FOR FREE.
Oct 8 2011 9:16AM
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chuck_testa
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BOOM only method i have ever done. If you boots don't have them get fast straps.
Oct 8 2011 10:09AM
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-justice-
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I have always carried my boots onto the plane. Like most folks I will just velco the boots together, throw em over my shoulder and then put them in overhead storage for the flight. I wouldn't wear them on because your feet swell when you fly (i dont know why) and that would make the boots hell on your feet.
Oct 8 2011 10:12AM
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TechnoPotamus
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perhaps from sitting long term, lack of blood flow to carry blood away from your lower extremities from the forces of gravity?
Oct 8 2011 10:28AM
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Trojan~Man
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i take my boots on the plane carry on everryy single time i fly. ( with ski gear obvs)

number one reason being if they lose my bags ill still have my boots. finding a pair of skis at the other end is easier than boots.
(thinks makes alot more sense i guess if youre competing like i was but still id rather do it this way.)


and two you save space and weight....

no has ever asked any questions just got the odd look every once in a while, or someone asking if i was coming or going snowboarding.
Oct 8 2011 10:35AM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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i've seen people just velcro them over their shoulder and carry them on. i've seen people bring helmets/goggles on too. i'm going to try this year, only the il moros don't have velcro they have these chains on the back. does the same thing, looks super fly.
Oct 8 2011 10:36AM
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midwestpowhunter
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I always carry my boots on the plane. Its more for me bc i dont care if my skis dont make it but if i go ona trip I would be sooo pissed if my boots didnt show up. U can buy/rent anything except for your own perfectly molded perfectly worn in pair of boots.
Oct 8 2011 11:36AM
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-Mugatu
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TIRED OF ALL DEES MOTHAFUCKIN BOOTS ON THIS MOTHAFUCKIN PLANE!
Oct 8 2011 11:44AM
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californiagrown
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you can get away with a lot of stuff on airplanes...like a lot of stuff. the only thing is that you cant look like a terrorist or act suspicious. The flight attendants seem to appreciate a little rediulousness every now and then.
Oct 8 2011 3:47PM
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Ben.
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Strap em and carry em. Even if you have 2 carry ons, 9 times outta 10 they dont care. And get in line right when your group is called so theres still over head room.
Oct 8 2011 3:53PM
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DayMan
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pshhh there isn't gravity on airplanes you silly goose!
Oct 8 2011 3:55PM
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KravtZ
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i always bring my boots on never had a problem definatly do it saves so much space in bags as well just throw em up above you and your good to go
Oct 8 2011 4:44PM
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james6345789
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can't you just walk on with the boots and sit with them?
Oct 8 2011 5:00PM
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Malcolm
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I just bring them with me as carry on
Oct 8 2011 5:04PM
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saucybiscuits
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yeah man you're overthinking this. you can just sling them over your backpack and carry them on. thats what i do. they x-ray them so take all the throwing knives out of them first but then you are solid.
Oct 8 2011 7:21PM
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californiagrown
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I think you mean guns...specifically AK's and Tech 9's. I mean, we ARE talking about park skiers here.
Oct 8 2011 8:00PM
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Dr.NS
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why the fuck would you wear your boots on the plane

just strap them together and carry them over your shoulder...
Oct 9 2011 12:02AM
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84891jnf92048
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Hide them in your butthole, that way they won't see them on the x-ray machine that just goes to your skin.
Oct 9 2011 12:08AM
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razors-chaz
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Now that ive posted seriously in this thread. Im surprised the airlines havent cracked down on carrying on boots onto planes after tamner packed his boots with dynamite
Oct 9 2011 1:58AM
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Jahrassicpark
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Ohhhh Shiiiittt haha, well played
Oct 9 2011 2:05AM
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ganja_enthusiast
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same when i went to canada i just did this
Oct 9 2011 3:16AM
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vandersteeze
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Just put the loop through your backpack and carryon
Oct 9 2011 3:18AM
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Mormor_Olga
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Smuggle them in your anus, works every time
Oct 9 2011 5:50AM
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Skiingsnow
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if they are are tom wallisch boots they'll mistake them for sneakers so you could just wear them on!
Oct 9 2011 6:06AM
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Orrin
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I actually had a wee giggle from the image of a skier boarding a plane wearing his ski boots ahah!
Oct 9 2011 7:41AM
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t_rob
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Whenever i've flown to utah, there are always a handful of guys on the plan with their boots as carry on. Pretty normal.
Oct 9 2011 7:43AM
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Boooshank
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Ahahhaha.
Oct 9 2011 8:36AM
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razors-chaz
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*tanner. fuck mobile NS
Oct 9 2011 11:46AM
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