 Poster: A snowHead
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Had a quick look at board bags but not sure what to get .
I found a nice pretty burton padded back for £25 on one website but is it best to pay the extra and get one of these 'coffin' bags 
Whats airport policy on bags?
Do they weigh them ? Can you stuff as much as possible in them or is it just board and bindings?
Does anyone know of any good deals at the moment?
Its a shame that snowheads dont sell one with the logo on then i could show everyone that i am a member of a gr8 website community
I have never travelled with a board before so dont know and positve info welcome.
Andrew
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Depends on what & where you fly - I backpacked round Chile & Argentina with a lightweight backpack style one & would go for that if I was concerned about weight limits.
On the other hand my coffin roller is great- board, skis, kit everything in one bag - drag round airports, stations etc easy ,but do have to watch for weight limits on planes.
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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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As fatbob. Have both.
A sleeve is good where you're weight limited (most charter flight).
A wheeled coffin is good where you can go up to 32kgs (most/some scheduled).
So check, in advance, on your allowance.
If you're not flying, if you can fit a coffin in choose that. But be warned, you normally end up taking loads of cr@p you don't need or use, 'cause you can. And even with wheels, it can be a pain to lug around.
John.
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andybabes, yeah, as fatbob says, watch the weight limits. different airlines have different restrictions.
do a search on the forum as questions have been asked on the subject before and extensive answers have been given about many of the airlines.
the only problem with stuffing the coffins is that they can become quite heavy (and dangerous!) if fully loaded and are awkward to get around tight corners. it's probably a good idea to keep the max weight to 20kg.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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A padded sleeve provides enough room for 2/3 boarding pants, boots, slim boarding backpack and a few extras (socks, towels, etc)! Coffins will provide for a for some larger extras but they do look a bit more hassel to lug through a rammed Geneva airport, negotiating corners/other peoples luggage/kids sitting in the middle of the floor refusing to move with 3 metres of luggage behind you cant be much fun (please note I've never used one).
For those reasons I'd save the extra £100 on a coffin and go for a padded sleeve!
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| A padded sleeve provides enough room for 2/3 boarding pants, boots, slim boarding backpack... |
Oh and last year a pair of snowblades...they were'nt mine! 
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Coffins are a pain to get in a small rental car, difficult in hotel lifts...i've had a couple now and won't be getting another one, the airlines are getting really strict about heavy bags. We had the handles slashed off one of ours by baggage handlers too. Sleeve all the way!
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Love my coffin bag, but as firebug, says, major issues with getting in the car as do not fit in the ski box to get to Gatwick - ie have to load it there. But keeps the board very safe with all the extra padding from clothes, etc.
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We just bought two Dakine Tour bags from REI.com for 80€ including postage. Mine fits skis, board and all the rest of my stuff except for ski boots and helmet.
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Have a cheapo (£7.99) Lidl bag for two years. I could fit board/bindings/boots plus the odd clothing item.. I thought it was the perfect size. Easy to handle at airports and in cars, and can still take a few things...
It all came apart on my last trip of the season this year tho, so need a new one now and will go for the same type/size..
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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My Lidl padded sleeve will take my board, boots, bindings, all my boarding clothes and some other clothes. I then take a hand luggage sized ruck sack (which i use on the mountain) and wear my boarding jacket/fleece etc. This will give me maybe four/five days of clean clothes and boarding gear, (most of my trips are that duration) after that I may need to wash a few bits and bobs at the end of a full week or wear some clothes twice. A rammed full sleeve weighs about 14kg and falls within the normal flight allownaces and I do not need to pay for any other check-in baggage.
Coffin bags are beiginning to be a hassle with repsect to weight etc and almost every occassion I fly my board bag is weighed
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Kruisler, same as me - it is starting to get battered (big pocket has split) - but I will get a few more trips out of it with some gaffa tape stuff to the rescue
Mine is yellow, what colour is yours ?
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You know it makes sense.
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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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rayscoops, Kruisler, what colour is your handbag ??????? you will be swapping stilleto styles next 
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Poster: A snowHead
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DebbiDoesSnow,
Can't you let us girls have some fun then?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I got my sessions padded board bag for £20 from the Maxx last year..... their stock can be a bit hit and miss as I'm sure you are aware though but worth keeping a look out!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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i use a padded or wheelie bag depending on who im flying with
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