That’s what he ended up doing. When I posted he was using a bag too small to accomodate the board but I borrowed a larger suitcase.
To say he doesn’t care wasn’t fair. He cares a whole lot, it’s just that he and I disagree about what “looks nice”. Most of his effort goes into his hair.
Why not just put it in a garbage bag and tape it up?
I have to admit, it’s a funny mental image to imagine someone pulling open an overhead bin and getting conked by a skateboard rolling out. :smack:
Probably would not be funny IRL, though. Sounds like he handled it well.
Put it upside down in the storage compartment. It’ll take up less space, and the grip tape won’t scuff anyone’s precious bags.
My guess is that he wants to style with his board, so everyone knews he is a skater. There are backpacks with straps to hold boards. If you strap it on with the wheels toward the pack there should be no complaints and he gets to show off his board.
Good call above though. Wheels and trucks off and in a bag, and check with the airline beforehand. There is no telling what security will decide is a weapon these days.
Who are you crazy people saying that a skateboard should be put in a plastic bag, suitcase or other cover-up?
It rolls on the ground, just like 90% of the carry-on luggage stored in the overhead bins. No one is going to be concerned about the skateboard touching their luggage. And I speak as a very frequent business traveler.
Talk about your overreaction. :rolleyes:
I’m not sure I understand what you are saying. Do you think people should have to wear suits & ties, or fancy dresses on an airplane?
I guess you missed the part where it has what amounts to very coarse sandpaper on on side. I know it might surpise you, but some people might not like their luggage being rubbed against it.
No, I didn’t miss it. Luggage is utilitarian. Most of its made out of ballistic grade nylon. It’s not like the skate board is going to rubbing back and forth in the same spot against a piece of luggage. There’s not enough movement of luggage in the overhead bin to concern me about that. If you people are that concerned about your carry-on luggage, have you looked recently how the baggage handlers treat your checked baggage?
I still say “overreaction” by mom on this one.
Well, we’re back from the airport where I got to watch a mom of a son a year or two older than mine go through rounds of “I told you not to…” and “If I have to tell you again…” about his skateboard which arrived in a backpack similar to the one tygre posted.
I’m comfortable with how we handled it even though my motives evolved during the debate.