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Helmet Query !

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 20:22:31 GMT

Hi this might sound like a numpty question but I hope you can help. My nephew and I have purchased helmets for this season. We'd like to take these through as hand baggage attached to the outside of our small travel bags. Is this possible. The helmets won't fit easily into either our hold baggage or our hand baggage. What do other people do? Many thanks. :D

Re:Helmet Query !

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 21:16:36 GMT

Hiya. We put ours into our hold baggage. To save space, we stuff them with small bits of clothing, such as rolled up socks. We also make sure we pack a layer of clothes above and below the helmets to cushion them against impact from the cases being dropped by baggage handlers. We take 2 cases and put a helmet in each. Our cases are quite deep, so the helmets fit ok.

Allie

Re:Helmet Query !

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 08:37:50 GMT

I second Allie's point, try and put them in your hold luggage. I travelled recently with two helmets and they both went in separate suitcases with no problem. In fact, it made sense to me as anything which could be damaged/broken was put in the helmets first. I did think of the baggage handlers, but as my husband pointed out, helmets are meant to be sturdy enough to protect your head! Seriously, If you need to, think of getting bigger suitcases/whatever you use. You can do without worrying if all your gear will fit in.
Sue

Re:Helmet Query !

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 09:07:50 GMT

I would not trust my helmet to baggage handlers. Cases get thrown around and compressed during transit. Helmets are designed to protect the head from impact, how will you tell if your helmet has been subjected to excessive loading during the journey?
I always took my helmet as hand baggage, it would fit in most rucksacks.

Re:Helmet Query !

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 09:09:42 GMT

thanks all - needs thinking about ...

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Sun, 20 Feb 2011 09:58:10 GMT

I personally put my helmet in my main suitcase, however on my recent trip to Japan I saw plenty of people with helmets attached on the outside of their carry on bags, so it shouldn't be a problem to do that.

Re:Helmet Query !

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 12:08:34 GMT

If the helmet was attached to the outside of your hand luggage I doubt it would fit in the baggage gauge & with some airlines they would make you put it in your case at check in.
As for baggage handlers, we were delayed at Toulouse airport & I watched them unloading skis, as the trailer had not arrived to take the luggage they amused themselves by throwing the skis from the plane onto the tarmac. :evil:

Re:Helmet Query !

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 12:41:04 GMT

Brooksy, I had a brand new and unused pair of Movement's damaged by baggage handling between LHR and GVA last year. Tails chipped :cry: . I'd wrapped them in bubble wrap and they were in a decent bag, but the bag was cut too. :evil: Of course you have to spot all the damage before leaving the airport, or there is no chance of making a claim for the damage.
Have had to fix them with Araldite.

Many (if not most) helmets are significantly smaller than carry on baggage gauges. Prudent packing!

Re:Helmet Query !

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 13:04:12 GMT

I carry mine in my hand luggage, I've got a rucksack thats wider at the bottom so it fits perfectly in there and there's still room for other stuff.

Re:Helmet Query !

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 13:14:28 GMT

I put mine in my main bag, with my camera, googles, transceiver etc inside to protect them.

Talking of helmets, aren't these just the coolest helmets you ever seen?
http://www.hardnutz.com/index.php/ski-helmets-snowboard-helmets.html

Re:Helmet Query !

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 13:20:36 GMT

andyhull wrote:

Talking of helmets, aren't these just the coolest helmets you ever seen?
http://www.hardnutz.com/index.php/ski-helmets-snowboard-helmets.html

Love the designs, it's high time we had some custom paintwork available without daft prices :D

Re:Helmet Query !

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 14:15:17 GMT

I've been looking for stickers or something to go on mine, not found anything decent though.

But I digress. Sorry.

Re:Helmet Query !

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 14:15:48 GMT

Send your lids to me and I will design something very pleasant on them :wink:

Re:Helmet Query !

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 15:38:48 GMT

bandit wrote:

andyhull wrote:

Talking of helmets, aren't these just the coolest helmets you ever seen?
http://www.hardnutz.com/index.php/ski-helmets-snowboard-helmets.html

Love the designs, it's high time we had some custom paintwork available without daft prices :D

I skied with the guy who produces them in December, I saw the designs and they are amazing. I didn't see the prices until I got home, was very surprised that they were well under GBP100.

Re:Helmet Query !

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:56:57 GMT

NellyPS wrote:I've been looking for stickers or something to go on mine, not found anything decent though.

But I digress. Sorry.

What about the go faster stripes they have for cars. :shock:

Re:Helmet Query !

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 19:03:25 GMT

Or maybe a spoiler !!!!

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Sun, 20 Feb 2011 19:11:25 GMT

userchooser wrote:Or maybe a spoiler !!!!

And headlights. :lol:

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Sun, 20 Feb 2011 19:13:14 GMT

Pimp up my freerider lol ....

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Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:18:41 GMT

Essex Lidders have UV lights under theirs.
Class

Re:Helmet Query !

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:53:54 GMT

You could always add a bobble...

Re:Helmet Query !

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:58:54 GMT

andyhull wrote:You could always add a bobble...

Wouldn't that make the helmets transvestite. :lol:

Re:Helmet Query !

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:51:11 GMT

No, you could not add a bobble to a helmet. Its actually against the law.

Re:Helmet Query !

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:52:05 GMT

I think there should be bobbles made big enough to go over helmets.

Re:Helmet Query !

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:57:08 GMT

NellyPS wrote:I think there should be bobbles made big enough to go over helmets.

Oh no you don't, once you've turned to the dark side, theres no coming back :wink:

Re:Helmet Query !

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:16:12 GMT

see save the bobble thread

Re:Helmet Query !

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:11:54 GMT

My ferret has its own helmet

Re:Helmet Query !

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:24 GMT

Right.