Harness Carry On?

niknas · Since 18 Sep 2006 189 Posts North of OR, South of WA Stoked

I am doing a quick trip to Mexico with only a carryon bag. Is a Nitrous Harness with bar OK for carryon? Only wonder if the bar would cause problems with TSA.

Thanks,

4Stringer/KipWinger · Since 27 Apr 2005 541 Posts Hood River Addicted

Carry on?
Solution:
wear on.

pdxmonkeyboy · Tue Apr 27, 10 9:40 am

yeah, I would wear it for sure.

hobbsla · Since 28 Jan 2006 389 Posts Obsessed

I doubt it'll be a problem, they are lookin for sharp things, guns, bombs, and drugs.

But if you do wear it be sure to hook on your leash too! Smile

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

I dont carry-on the bar - lines might be used to garrote...

tautologies · Since 24 Aug 2006 602 Posts Oahu Addicted

I mean don't hold me to it, but I've traveled with a harness as a carry on probably about 10-12 times no problem several times with kite, bar and lines too...

...that said people bring really weird stuff on the planes over here...

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

Remember not to carry on sunblock in anything bigger than (is it 6 oz?)

I got a brand new big tube snagged on my last trip...so pissed! Mad

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

3 oz containers - must be in a clear 1 qt ziplock (pulled out for scanning)

"Do you have any liquids?"

- no, none

"Whats this bottle of Tequilla"

- oh shit
(duty free from mexico - not so free for the connecting flight...)

niknas · Since 18 Sep 2006 189 Posts North of OR, South of WA Stoked

Thanks for the comebacks, spreaderbars could be a little intimidating to some.

Nik

KimSoderholm · Since 12 Aug 2009 102 Posts Stoked

he he he... you should totally wear it, take a picture and post it...

ericvs · Since 05 Jul 2008 133 Posts Stoked

Hey, I usually take the leash and spreader bar off my harness and put those in my checked bag and then I wrap my harness around my carry-on backpack. I have yet to have a problem with TSA. I have even sent my harness through the scanner alone and have had no issues. Maybe take the knife out if there is one in there though. Shocked

K4L · Since 19 Jan 2009 483 Posts Obsessed

Have had my bags searched because of harness when it goes through xray, but then when you tell them what its for they think its cool and start asking about kiting.

melokitegirl · Since 28 Oct 2008 396 Posts Where the wind blows Obsessed

Hey,

I have a Dakine Heli Pack and usually put my bars in it for carry on. I use a "beaner" and clip my spreader bar to outside of the pack so it is visible & easier to deal with when you shove it in the overhead. The waist harness: wearing it is kind of wierd and you look suspect and attract attention. I wrap & clip it around my back pack - easier for TSA to deal with, examine etc. Sometime you just need to explain what it is used for then they think you are so rad. Having a kiteboard magaize with a picture of what its used for is very helpful.

The last time I did an international trip I went extra early, showed the TSA manager the gear beforehand to decide whether to do a checked bag or not. Well, actually I always check a bag, I just wanted to decrease the weight to avoid fees.

I've done this backpack thing in Atlanta, Jamaica, LAX, SLC, PDX, Cabo, La Paz, Dallas, Brownsville & Corpus Christi. No Problemo. FYI- smaller airports like brownsville hassle you more because they have nothing better to do.

Extra time is key.

Have fun!

M. Wink

not on board · Since 08 May 2009 39 Posts United States

Don't bring the kite bar in your carry on. Had a 9m complete with bar in my carry-on going to Australia and the bar caught thier attention and wasted a lot of time explaining what it was and how it could not be filled with anything or used as a weapon. Best to check it.

pdxmonkeyboy · Wed Apr 28, 10 9:55 am

I wore my 5/4 wetsuit on a flight to hawaii to save weight. You should wear your whole setup and that way when you hit the ground your ready for action.

kochease · Since 03 Jul 2008 760 Posts In Ft. Stevens, OR Opinionated

pdxmonkeyboy · Thu Apr 29, 10 8:03 am

It really worked out well for sure. The other benefit is that I didn't have to get up to pee.