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Ski Carriage

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 11:31:02 GMT

Hello again everyone.

I'm tempted to buy myself a pair of skis this year rather than paying GBP100+ to hire a pair.

The airline says I can pay GBP30 for carriage of a single pair of skis with a maximum weight of 6kg. Does anyone know how much skis weigh approximately (they'll probably be 160s), and if you can get away with putting a pair of skis and a snowboard in one bag, thus only paying the carriage fee once?

I suppose the only downside would be that if they "lost" the bag, I could only only claim the cost of 1 pair from them.

Re:Ski Carriage

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 11:52:48 GMT

depends what you get, skis weigh upwards of 3kg a pair while bindings are upwards of 2kg a pair. In fact, 3kg is a pretty light pair of skis, way lighter than most recreational skiers could manage so it's really more like 4kg or more.

.. and yes, you're right... that means 6kg for a pair of skis with bindings and poles in a bag can't possibly work )

However, good news on the insurance, they don't care what the airline regulations are :lol: if your ski bag has two pairs in then that's what you claim.

Re:Ski Carriage

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:12:27 GMT

Its a joke how much some airlines charge, especially a certain Ryanair, I do all i can to avoid flying with them. 6kg, who is that with, no way will the total weight be less that 6kg, Easyjet are 25kg & you can easily take 2 sets.

Re:Ski Carriage

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:15:18 GMT

it is indeed a joke, skiers get the cheapest luggage charges around and yet have continually taken the p*ss with ski bags forcing airlines to impose weight limits. That's not to excuse airlines having unrealistic limits but I'm baffled why some skiers seem to think that uniquely among air travelers their luggage should be carried for free or at lower rates than anyone else.

Re:Ski Carriage

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:26:08 GMT

If you go on a low cost carrier or charter flight you just have to expect it.

Fly BA and enjoy all 23 kg of your ski allowance. Just avoid the striking.

Re:Ski Carriage

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:26:47 GMT

I for one have never taken the P1ss, however some airlines put in a limit just to make money on excess baggage. Also i fail to see how the excess baggage works, i can weigh 80kg with 25kg luggage & have to pay for the extra 5kg luggage & someone else can weigh 125kg & 20kg luggage & that's fine. I am all for paying extra, however just be fair, GBP20 each way for say GBP15kg is ok, but don't take the P1ss out of the people trying to go on holiday.

Re:Ski Carriage

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:40:11 GMT

mjjw69 wrote:I for one have never taken the P1ss, however some airlines put in a limit just to make money on excess baggage. Also i fail to see how the excess baggage works, i can weigh 80kg with 25kg luggage & have to pay for the extra 5kg luggage & someone else can weigh 125kg & 20kg luggage & that's fine. I am all for paying extra, however just be fair, GBP20 each way for say GBP15kg is ok, but don't take the P1ss out of the people trying to go on holiday.

I think that sometimes but there is no way they could give people baggage relating to how much they weigh so a set amount is a must. If you don't like it you should pay a premium and fly an airline with favourable terms.

Re:Ski Carriage

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:43:09 GMT

You maybe right Pablo, not always possible with destinations & timings though. I would always use a major Airline when poss, however flying to Salzburg or Geneva is not an option.

Re:Ski Carriage

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:47:42 GMT

mjjw69 wrote:You maybe right Pablo, not always possible with destinations & timings though. I would always use a major Airline when poss, however flying to Salzburg or Geneva is not an option.

For me it is worth the 2 hours in transit from Heathrow/Gatwick from Glasgow to fly a half 'decent' airline. It is possible, whether you want to do it or not is a different matter altogether.

BA, for example, fly 2-5 times a week to Salzburg depending on when you fly and 5 times a week to Geneva. Return flights are about GBP100 right now (London-Geneva).

Re:Ski Carriage

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:51:32 GMT

I hear you Pablo i do, we fly from London but hook up with Guys from Manchester. To be honest I am not overly bothered with the amount of money, just think its a bit of a scam, but hey ho that's exactly what it is. At the end of the day the costs are not an issue, getting skiing is all that matters.

Re:Ski Carriage

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:53:17 GMT

mjjw69 wrote:I hear you Pablo i do, we fly from London but hook up with Guys from Manchester. To be honest I am not overly bothered with the amount of money, just think its a bit of a scam, but hey ho that's exactly what it is. At the end of the day the costs are not an issue, getting skiing is all that matters.

If you are flying from London just go BA and get your cheap, plentiful ski carriage and decently priced flights and get your buddies in Manchester to connect through Heathrow. You'll all end up on the same plane and arrive at exactly the same time.

Maybe there is an issue but if you aren't concerned about cost the 'scam' is easily avoided.

Re:Ski Carriage

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 13:00:33 GMT

mjjw69 wrote:I for one have never taken the P1ss, however some airlines put in a limit just to make money on excess baggage.

No they don't, they offer you a substantial discount as a skier to get your business. You're allowed to take not only your full luggage allowance but you're then allowed to throw a bulky pair of skis on that require manual handling for less per kilo than the guy sat next you who took an extra rucksack on containing, using a random example, expedition mountaineering gear.

Re:Ski Carriage

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 14:50:47 GMT

Snipped and locked. No need for that, ta.