Forum | Classifieds | Lost & Found | CGKA | Industry | Sensors | Forecast | Spots | Seattle | Decals | RSS | Facebook Events | Photos | Search | Register | Profile | Log in to check your messages | Log in  Bringing a "wakeboard" on United?          Northwest Kiteboarding -> Gorge / Portland / Oregon Coast previous topic :: next topic   Author Message mighty Since 23 Jan 2010 5 Posts Kook Mon Nov 14, 11 11:35 pm    Bringing a "wakeboard" on United? I've got a board packed in a 56x19x3 box. United says its ok to bring a wakeboard (presumably of any size): http://www.united.com/page/article/1,,50773,00.html#snow But it uses different text around kiteboards: http://www.united.com/page/article/1,,50773,00.html#kiteboards And I've come across tighter restrictions around "linear" dimensions exceeding 62 inches. Anyone have any experience with United around a boxed kiteboard? Nak Since 19 May 2005 4304 Posts Camas Site Lackey CGKA Member Tue Nov 15, 11 12:51 am     Kiteboard? What's a kiteboard? It sounds to me, after reading the links, like you have a wakeboard and a tent perhaps? Just be damn sure and stay under 50 pounds. Remember, your gear may weigh a bit more on the return leg. It's hard to dry a "tent" completely in the humid tropics. pdxmonkeyboy Since 16 May 2006 6081 Posts forever labled as the retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master Tue Nov 15, 11 8:08 am     dude, your going to get your cavities searched bring a wakeboard on united!! _________________ Bury me standing cause I won't lay down!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVvAw2VFR4Y&feature=PlayList&p=FB7233C37686AC79&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=34 pkh Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder Tue Nov 15, 11 8:26 am     Yes -> Its a wakeboard, skim board, or a snowboard... its not a kiteboard Make sure you bring a printout of the rules too =o) mighty Since 23 Jan 2010 5 Posts Kook Mon Nov 28, 11 12:57 pm    Re: Bringing a "wakeboard" on United? mighty wrote: I've got a board packed in a 56x19x3 box. United says its ok to bring a wakeboard (presumably of any size): http://www.united.com/page/article/1,,50773,00.html#snow But it uses different text around kiteboards: http://www.united.com/page/article/1,,50773,00.html#kiteboards And I've come across tighter restrictions around "linear" dimensions exceeding 62 inches. Anyone have any experience with United around a boxed kiteboard? Update: this worked well. On the origin side, they definitely were prepared to charge me and had to read the guidelines I had printed out a couple of times AND open up the box to verify there was indeed a "wakeboard". No questions asked on the destination side. flyin_dutchman Since 12 Dec 2008 106 Posts LandLocked Stoked Tue Nov 29, 11 11:59 am    fly Thanks for the heads-up. What was the destination? mighty Since 23 Jan 2010 5 Posts Kook Tue Nov 29, 11 12:22 pm     Harlingen, Texas. Just in time to miss the below winds switch.    spi.gif  flyin_dutchman Since 12 Dec 2008 106 Posts LandLocked Stoked Tue Nov 29, 11 12:27 pm     I just returned from there yesterday. Had a good weekend once it switched N. They have another one coming this weekend too....>:-\        Northwest Kiteboarding -> Gorge / Portland / Oregon Coast All times are GMT - 8 Hours Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Northwest Kiteboarding Discussion Forum----------------Gorge / Portland / Oregon CoastFor SaleLost & FoundIndustry SoapboxCGKA  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum You can attach files in this forum You can download files in this forum