 Poster: A snowHead
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Both myself and BF have bought ourselves new boots and will obviously be taking these away with us. Whilst we're going to be hiring ski's whilst out there, we also have a pair of snowblades to take out with us to play around with on one or 2 of the days which on previous holidays have fitted into the suitcase and we have had no problems with.
here's the issue....
Last year (being female and a bad packer...) I was right at the top limit of my 20kgs including my hand luggage and my boyfriend was under but not by a huge amount because of his blades. However with the ski boots this time I'm worried we're gonna really struggle to take the other things we need without having to pack really really light. Can we pay for extra baggage allowance before we go or would it be a possibility to purchase ski carriage for £30, and use it for the snowblades and one pair of boots.
Help!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Just don't take the blades. What airline are you flying with?
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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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Really need to check the Ts and Cs with the airline. For example, one airline I went with recently allows 23kg for the ski bag and lets the boots on for free, they are not combined together for the weight allowance. Though I'm guessing from the purchasing extra baggage allowance comment this is Ryanair or Easyjet?
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yes yes, I am aware of the bad stick about the blades  got it. No further comment...
We are flying from Bournemouth with Thompson. Have looked at terms and conditions but not coming up with much at the mo that is clear.
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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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Dump spare shoes, clothes and toiletries - the latter in particualr as they are much cheaper to buy in resort compared to excess baggage
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From the sounds of this:
http://flights.thomson.co.uk/en/flywithus_2688.html
You are allowed a set of sports equipment ie skis (including boots) for £15 each way. I think this is in addition to a suitcase of 20kg. Since they do not state it directly, I guess it will involve a phone call and you have to do that anyway to book them. I didn't book equipment once before with Thompson and instead of the £15 they charged me £20 at the airport.
Now, where this gets complicated is if you take 1 ski bag that also fits all your clothes in like mine and that may take some arguing because it will likely be close to 23kg or more if it has skis, poles, clothes, etc.
Alternatively, I believe you can take a boot bag as hand luggage though definitely check that one out, since most boot bags have pouches for carrying stuff other than boots it could be suitable. With security now it might be an issue...read here: http://snowheads.com/ski-forum/viewtopic.php?t=47632
and here: http://www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/list/12/4950.page
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