shipping boards overseas

Ryan · Since 14 Jul 2005 537 Posts Oregon Addicted

Im moving back to the states and want to travel without my gear. anybody know of a company that specializes in shipping sports gear around the world?

Shipping with the traditional companies is crazy expensive.

cheers,

Sella · Wed Apr 07, 10 8:05 am

The price is ridiculous. I was recently quoted $10 per pound to ship to LATAM. A small shipper typically cannot compete on price with the main players (FedEx, DHL etc) so not sure if there is a cheap solution unless you're talking container etc.

I've come to realize it's cheaper to pay the airlines their extra fee and bring your boards with you. Bringing a smile to the airline ticket desk doesn't hurt either. I paid $60 on Lan Chile to bring an extra 60 pounds with me recently.....not bad I thought as some airlines will now start charging for carry-on's fyi. Shocked

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2622 Posts The 503 METAL

yeah, it's always going to be cheapest to ship them along with an airline traveler as part of a ticket...when I came back from Sydney, I had my 9'6" coffin bag stuffed, and it was @ $300 one way...

with the eak USD right now you might be better off flipping it before you leave...

The minnow · Since 26 Jan 2009 395 Posts argentina Obsessed

just wiegh your bags to the limit 49lbs and pay, the airlines!!

Nak · Wed Apr 07, 10 9:53 am

If you're not in a hurry...

Call some commercial shipping agents. You'll have to be near a major shipping port. Stuff is shipped in containers, and most often the containers aren't full. You can probably find someone who will add your gear to their container for a modest fee. This is going to take a bit of work to find a cooperative agent, and boats take a while to cross the Pacific!