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Ski Bag Advice (2 pairs of skis and 2 pairs of boots) please :)

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 14:43:56 GMT

Hello :0

In an attempt to beat the airlines at their own game we're going to try and get a ski bag that can fit 2 pairs of skis and 2 pairs of boots.

Can anyone recommend a decent bag taht fits the bill? My Googling so far hasn't yielded much fruit.

Cheers T1b :)

Re:Ski Bag Advice (2 pairs of skis and 2 pairs of boots) please :)

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 14:50:45 GMT

We used this when we went to France @ Xmas, it was bang on the 20kg allowed. Bit of work required re boots but worked a treat. Salomon 2 Pair 195 Ski Bag
http://www.skiplusonline.co.uk/product/8527/Salomon_2_Pair_Ski_Bag_1112 Also, padded so well protected.

Re:Ski Bag Advice (2 pairs of skis and 2 pairs of boots) please :)

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 14:52:19 GMT

These guys used to do a similar version as the standard double ones on offer, only a lot bigger, and with wheels.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Ski-Warehouse-Tamworth/SKI-SNOWBOARD-LUGGAGE-/_i.html?_fsub=15526335&_sid=382668064&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

There doesn't seem to be any listed in the store at the moment, but it might be worth dropping them a line and see if they're due to get any more in.

I have the standard double bag myself, and you'd struggle to get two pairs of ski's and boots in there.

Re:Ski Bag Advice (2 pairs of skis and 2 pairs of boots) please :)

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 15:10:31 GMT

I would guess that there would be little else going in the ski bag, if it is to meet the weight limit with 2 x skis, & 2 x boots. I would think it better to pad the 2 x skis with clothes, and put the boots in the other bag. The more awkward your ski bag is to lift and carry, the more likely it is to be mistreated by the baggage handlers.

Ski Bag Advice (2 pairs of skis and 2 pairs of boots) please :)

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 16:28:10 GMT

T1berious wrote:Hello :0

In an attempt to beat the airlines at their own game we're going to try and get a ski bag that can fit 2 pairs of skis and 2 pairs of boots.

Can anyone recommend a decent bag taht fits the bill? My Googling so far hasn't yielded much fruit.

Cheers T1b :)

BEFORE you do so, may I ask which airline you are planning this on, as it has enormous relevance?

Re:Ski Bag Advice (2 pairs of skis and 2 pairs of boots) please :)

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 16:33:00 GMT

Yes Tony, if the mighty RA is involved you have zero chance of anything but a tooth brush added to a set of skis

Re:Ski Bag Advice (2 pairs of skis and 2 pairs of boots) please :)

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 16:34:08 GMT

mjjw69 wrote:Yes Tony, if the mighty RA is involved you have zero chance of anything but a tooth brush added to a set of skis

... at a push!

Re:Ski Bag Advice (2 pairs of skis and 2 pairs of boots) please :)

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 16:37:18 GMT

mjjw69 wrote:Yes Tony, if the mighty RA is involved you have zero chance of anything but a tooth brush added to a set of skis

No point picking on just them.......big changes with TUI Group this season where they've allowed a ski bag limit of 15kg per person pre booked, irrespective of whats in it, but only if you book a ski carriage at GBP35 return.
BA still allow A bag free up to 23kg, skis can be included. Seperate ski bag is GBP56 return pre booked.
Cant comment on Easyjet but I've heard stories of ski bags not being allowed on due to weight, whats in them, etc. Think it depends on the mood the check in staff are in on the day TBH.
Flybe who I am using for the first time ever this month allow 20kg for a second bag which includes ski bags, GBP60 return with the airline but GBP35 return with the tour op - nice.

Word of caution - ski carriage through charter flights and some scheduled now clearly states ONE set of skis and poles. I've got away with packing the bag with clothing every time, but I dont think you'd get away with boots as well due to weight restrictions.

If you're using a charter and take 1 bag which contains skis, you will ONLY get this on if you prebook ski carriage with the tour op or airline direct. You have been warned!!!!

Re:Ski Bag Advice (2 pairs of skis and 2 pairs of boots) please :)

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 19:06:43 GMT

It's an Air Canada Flight, fly next weekend (yay!) from what I gleaned from their website it was one bag per person (hold luggage), so we figured on one ski bag and one mammoth Suitcase. Weight will be more of an issue on the return flight as I'm buying skis out there :)

Re:Ski Bag Advice (2 pairs of skis and 2 pairs of boots) please :)

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 19:39:43 GMT

My read of the rules below, would allow two pairs of skis in the ski bag, plus one pair of boots in a boot bag. Put the second pair of boots in the other checked bag. Pad the ski bag with clothes, but only have the boots in the boot bag.

When packed separately, each of the following counts as one piece of baggage towards the maximum number of checked bags allowed by your fare type:

one or more sets of skis (snow or water) packaged together in the same container,
one snowboard,
one wakeboard,
one helmet,
one set of poles,
one pair of boots (ski or snow),
one pair of skates,
a single slalom.

Waivers / Charges

Skis or snowboard: No oversize charge applies.
Wakeboard: oversize fees apply.
Ski boots or snow boots: No additional piece charge applies when carried along with skis/snowboard.
One boot bag is permitted per customer.
The boot bag must contain only boots. If it contains - or is designed to contain - other items, the additional piece charge will apply.

Re:Ski Bag Advice (2 pairs of skis and 2 pairs of boots) please :)

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 19:56:56 GMT

See that's where I'm getting a bit confused, is it a ski bag PLUS boot bag as one persons checked luggage? As I thought that would be 3 pieces of checked luggage (including) mammoth Suitcase. :/ perplexed