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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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The DaKine FallLine Double will work fine. I took all my kit for two weeks in Japan in that. The Concourse will eat into your luggage allowance a lot more if you fly in future.
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meh, actually ALL your gear, literally everything packed in there? Just a bit nervous as I have to order online, won't get to see the bag in the flesh and won't have time to exchange if not big enough.
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| swishtony wrote: |
| meh, actually ALL your gear, literally everything packed in there? Just a bit nervous as I have to order online, won't get to see the bag in the flesh and won't have time to exchange if not big enough. |
You may well be able to fit all your stuff in there. If I feel keen, I'll try and take a photo of my fall line double later... it certainly fitted 2 pairs of skis (a 174 and a 186), my boots, poles, ski clothing, etc. with space to spare.
Personally, I'd be keen to get a large-ish bag I could wear on my back to go with it.
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Serriadh, many thanks! I don't really want to take another bag to be honest, will defeat the object. Will be carrying a Dakine DLX Boot Bag which is really nice and has space for my travel requirements but not really for clothing etc. Ideally want to get everything else into the bag.
As meh, says if I get a much bigger bag it may create problems if I decide to fly next year as the weight will eat into my allowances. Maybe I just need to take less stuff this year!!
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I'm thinking if I use the roll up vacuum bags that will help a lot keeping the bulk down.....
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I bought a Burton 181 wheeled board bag to transport my skis and stuff in. The only disadvantage I can see with it is that I have to stick to skis that'll fit in it length wise! When I was looking, ski bags with wheels were twice the price of board bags so I got this one. As it's a board bag it has a larger middle section where I can shove in lots.
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This is the bag packed for Japan. Has all my ski gear for two weeks in it, including avi gear, baselayers, socks, etc. with room to spare. I did take a small duffel as well with clothes in to keep them clean but if you are vacuum packing then that's not such an issue. I also took a rucksack as carry on with my laptop and electronic doodads in it and wore my ski jacket.
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Just out of curiosity, how heavy was all that?
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Timmaah, I don't remember exactly but all told probably around 30kg including hold luggage. Light skis and touring gear means it's not actually too fearsome. I had to pay for the extra bag though so I don't think I was overweight. They also took pity on me with my internal flight in Japan because I think the ski bag was over the size they normally take on. I don't know exactly because I was knackered and there was a significant language barrier. 
I've found IcelandAir to be pretty accommodating I flew back from Scotland with two bags and about 45kg total luggage with no extra charge or the checkin staff batting an eyelid.
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I bought a fall line double recently too, it's significantly lighter than the concourse double. Fits two pairs of 190+ skis and boots with plenty of room left - I'll run out of weight allowance before I fill it.
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meh, great stuff. Was looking at getting that bag as trekking with my old wheel-less ski bag, boot bag, and backpack through Japan was a bit of a nightmare. You coming out to Japan again?
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You know it makes sense.
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Thanks for all the replies, as I've bought a separate bag for my boots (and helmet I hope....) and I only have one pair of skis I'm thinking the Fall Line Double should defo do the job.
Lilledonmarco, I did notice the Nevica ones actually but was put off (stupidly?) by the low price they are going for on eBay. Is it a decent bag, have you used it in anger yet?
meh, many thanks for taking the time to add the picture, think that's sold it to me!
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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swishtony, yes, and it has more than held to a recent trip with 193cm shiros, 191cm mantras, my boots, and helmet, and all other gear.
Basically, for the price, it rocks
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Poster: A snowHead
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The one you linked to is only 175cm though, so check out the dimensions before buying swishtony. I'm sure it's in stock in other places though.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Timmaah, in a few years, just gained a tiny person so am somewhat tied up at the moment! 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Timmaah, and as I wrote in the text above: (note, that they also have a 195cms bag in-store)
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I have a concourse double and like meh use it for all my ski gear even on 2+ week trips, then just carry my pack on with (delicate) helmet inside. Weight of the bag with boots, 185 skis with dukes, avi kit and clothing is usually sub 30kg.
swishtony, I know you said you've already got the boot bag, but it might be worth thinking about airline charges. As they are getting fussy now about charging by weight and bag you might find that one (ski) bag is cheaper to transport than a boot, ski and potentially luggage bag. Also some airports are getting funny about people carrying on ski boots.
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