Bulgaria Ski discussion board

snow boards

Captain Pissalot Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-09-07 11:46

snow boards

i know most of you are skiers but when traveling with snowboards should you take off the bindings
Rusty Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-09-07 11:54

re: snow boards

I do justin i have a dakine hi roller, take mine and the wifes boards just pad them out with jackets boots etc.
Captain Pissalot Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-09-07 12:02
Mikey Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-09-07 12:22

re: snow boards

Me too. Same as Rusty. Dakine Hi Roller, take off the bindings and pad out with loads of clothes.
Lazy Steve Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-09-07 13:59

re: snow boards

There is no reason to take the bindings off unless your putting two boards in a bag. In that case only the bindings on the bottom board need to be removed. The bindings are unlikely to get damaged by the careful baggage handlers. There is more chance that the edges could get damaged than the bindings. Put your boots either side of the bindings to add a little padding in case your bag is the bottom of the pile. Pack out the bag with some gear.
When I travel I split the gear up. Board and ...
There is no reason to take the bindings off unless your putting two boards in a bag. In that case only the bindings on the bottom board need to be removed. The bindings are unlikely to get damaged by the careful baggage handlers. There is more chance that the edges could get damaged than the bindings. Put your boots either side of the bindings to add a little padding in case your bag is the bottom of the pile. Pack out the bag with some gear.
When I travel I split the gear up. Board and boots in Board bag with normal clothes. All other gear I need to ride goes in the suitcase/bag. This is after arriving once with only one bag with me, the other enjoying a sunny holiday in the canaries!

Steve

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Board4Life Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-09-07 14:44

re: snow boards

I don't think it matters too much, pretty sure I've travelled with them both attached and unattched many times
Suprateam157 Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-09-07 15:30

re: snow boards

I presonally Keep em attached but rotate them around so that there is no overhang when folded down.
Keeping them attached ensures that all your binding screws are present and correct when you get to your destination.