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Caliban Special user 727 Posts |
Hi everyone,
Do any of you have experience in carrying long props abroad? I'm specifically thinking about the "Got it Covered" Umbrella card sword that I have - but the same question would apply to swords, long juggling sticks etc ... I would be interested in how others have managed to travel by plane with props that are too long to fit in a case but stand the risk of being confiscated if you try and carry them as hand luggage. |
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mrunge Inner circle Charleston, SC 3716 Posts |
Box them carefully and check them as baggage.
Mark. |
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Jerskin Inner circle 2497 Posts |
Swords? On a plane? You don't travel much do you?
GrEg oTtO
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Caliban Special user 727 Posts |
Strangely, I've carried two swords (for a double sword through neck) by plane many many times since 9/11. I've never had a problem with it because they fit in a big suitcase that can be checked in as hold baggage. I don't know if the case has ever been X-rayed but I've certainly never been questioned on it.
The prop in this case is a big umbrella that is too long for a suitcase - and though I've never had a problem carrying swords in a suitcase, I have heard of several people getting umbrellas confiscated by customs, not just before boarding a plane, but also when going through immigration after the plane has landed. |
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Jerskin Inner circle 2497 Posts |
Yes, swords checked. I think he was going to try to have them as carry-on.
GrEg oTtO
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trey Loyal user 291 Posts |
You can carry swords as long as they are in your checked baggage. Just no flash paper, or lighters, ect.
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pixsmith Regular user 184 Posts |
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On 2008-06-16 16:46, Caliban wrote: I have a puppeteer friend who gave me what I think was one of the most brilliant ideas ever -- he (and now I as well) travels with stage uprights and any long pieces in -- a golf bag carrier. These turn up with startling regularity at thrift stores (look for an influx of white shoes and plaid pants) and in some cases, will travel at a less expensive rate than other pieces of additional baggage. Just a thought, Pix |
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
People fly with skis all the time...
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Jerskin Inner circle 2497 Posts |
He initially asked about carrying items onboard. You can check almost anything...
GrEg oTtO
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Caliban Special user 727 Posts |
I asked about "carrying" items in the sense of taking them with me - not literally carrying them in my hand! My first post specifically asks about things that can't be taken as hand luggage because they would be confiscated - but are too long to fit in a normal suitcase. As I said in my second post, I've carried swords many many times in checked baggage.
I was thinking along the lines of buying a golf or fishing bag and checking it in - so I was mainly interested in hearing if others have done that kind of thing successfully to carry long props. It's good to hear from Pix that they have. |
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The Village Idiots Elite user Orlando 464 Posts |
We travel with a six foot unicycle. It breaks down and fits in to a bow case. It is made by the same company that makes the hard golf cases. Make sure to duct tape you latches so they don't get broken off.
You could also possibly make a smaller PVC type tube for it to travel in. The cases would give you more space for props and now that most airlines are charging, or about to be, to check luggage. Will
Some are born idiots.
Some are made idiots. Some have idiocy thrust upon them. |
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
He said 'long' items not just props.
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The Village Idiots Elite user Orlando 464 Posts |
My point was what if he has more luggage???? With the cost of checking luggage these days, if he would rather check one bag with a long prop in it and other props as well then go with the golf bag. You can also fit a bowling ball in one of these with ease.
If he has no other bags to check and the rest is carry on then he could create a tube like case similar to what a creekmore dancing cane comes in and just check the umbrella. I would be more worried about a smaller tube being lost than a golf bag. Perhaps now I have made my point clear?
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Caliban Special user 727 Posts |
I can see your point Will. I think a golf bag that could also be packed with other things would be the way to go. As you say, just one prop in a tube would be more likely to go missing during the flight.
At the moment, though, I'm leaning more towards the option of just not doing that effect overseas. I have enough material without it and it's not an important enough routine to justify paying excess baggage or going to a lot of additional trouble for. |
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magicmax1 New user 59 Posts |
I don't think they will care about swords if you check them. If you carry the items that is a different story.
-Max |
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jackofallmagic New user 10 Posts |
Caliban
keep us posted on what you decide. |
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The Village Idiots Elite user Orlando 464 Posts |
I carry six knives and two machetes in my checked luggage when I have to. Yes, on occasion, I get a note saying they inspected my bag, but they still make it. Most of the time.
After an initial flight we keep our props on board the ship and become carry on only. If you can make your whole show carry on only all the time more power to you. Wish I could. Will
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jay leslie V.I.P. Southern California 9498 Posts |
Put your case in a case and put that case in another case. Put your picture on the outside of the case with your contact info because lots of parcels get misplaced.
The pvc tube (above) sounds good or you can look into buying a tube that architechs use for blue prints. They already have a cap the screws on the top, Inside that tube I would put another tube then the umbrella.
Jay Leslie
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Sealegs Inner circle The UK, Portsmouth 2596 Posts |
As others here have said most things can be checked in but you might want to be aware that there are some airports where even this can be an issue. These are the airports that have an x-ray security screening of all bags at the entrance to the airport. In my experience this mainly seems to be some of the airports in coutries in the Middle East. However there are exceptions. The Greek island of Santorini has it's small airport set up like this. In this situation taking something like a sword into the airport terminal can cause problems.
I always take my 'props box stand' on the plane with me. It's a folding-seat style shooting stick similar to this one. I have had just a very few occassions where I've been questioned about it at security(one of which, strangely, was earlier today flying out from Catania airport in Sicily, Italy) but have found that as long as I walk with a heavy limp and explain that it's a walking aid I have no problems. It's also worth bearing in mind that if you do package up anything long and thin to check into the hold you need to be sure that the container can withstand being propped up at 45 degrees and having a 23kg hardshell case thrown at it as it's not unlikely that this will happen. Neal
Neal Austin
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Jerskin Inner circle 2497 Posts |
A few years ago a juggler was flying home from a cruise & tried to bring a chainsaw on the plane (not checked-ON) & got arrested (I think in Grand Cayman).
GrEg oTtO
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