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corson
Nov 3, 2007, 11:48 AM
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I have flown to and climbed in aus twice.I have also made several trips to western Europe over the last several years,all climbing related trips.I check all my gear every time!I have never had a problem with anything getting lost or whatever.The old wives tale about the french stealing qiuckdraws is BS. I used to carry on my rack like 10 years ago until i realized that it is heavy as shit when your walking through the airport to an int term.Then i realized that it is heavy period and started doing more sport climbing:).It is just plain easier to just check all your gear and then put it on the little luggage cart when you get to baggage before you clear customs at your final destination.Relitive to the AU specifically,A rope is NOT the same price there as here .Nothing is.The fist time you walk into a climbing shop in Syd,(i know you are going to Mel,then prob to arraps and the gramps)and see 5-10 anaszi lace ups for 230-260 aussie dollars this fact will ring clear.Everything climbing related in Au will twice as expensive as the states.Last month i was climbing at the Frankinjura with some mates from Au.and have been informed that the prices have gone up since my last trip there in 04'.
coming back- way harder to get thruogh customs coming out of Au than getting in.Both trips i have had my MSR bottles taken at customs and one trip my stick clip too.Yes my bottles were bone dry and clean.Just goes to show some poeple will let stuff slide some wont.Both time i have flown into and out of Syd.
ps. The blueies rock,as does NOWRA!!!
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c4c
Nov 3, 2007, 2:05 PM
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I have also found that if you print out the page from TSA's website it helps. It is harder for the TSA kid with an ego to argue with that.
Saved me a bunch of cash for overweight bags on united as well. Their website states only$25 extra for up to a 90lbs bag and I had 2. They were going to charge me a chunk until I produced the printed copy of their website. $50 for 40 extra pounds wasn't too bad.
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onceahardman
Nov 4, 2007, 2:44 AM
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WAY pre-9/11...my partner wasn't allowed to carry on his rope from toronto to vancouver (squamish)
boy, was he pissed, you should have heard him, "what am i going to do, tie everybody up?"
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moethecat
Nov 5, 2007, 2:32 PM
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Hey man. You'd be crazy to travel with a rope or any of your climbing gear in your carry-on. They wouldn't let me take a rope and harness a few weeks ago in Michigan going to Canada. Though I could tie people up. Really. Why risk it? Airport security people are total morons. They don't really need a reason to ban items.
Have a good trip.
J
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blueeyedclimber
Nov 5, 2007, 4:21 PM
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This totally depends on the airline, airport, and personnel in charge at that time. I have carried on my rope numerous times, but had it denied when flying back home from Canada. There only seems to be a few hard and fast rules and the rest are open for interpretation. Flying has always been a hassle, but now, depending on the airline, it's unbearable.
Good luck!
Josh
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wonderwoman
Nov 5, 2007, 5:11 PM
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blueeyedclimber wrote: I have carried on my rope numerous times, but had it denied when flying back home from Canada.
And when I politely questioned the security person about it, he suggested that maybe he should make me check my purse, as well. What a guy!
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jumpingrock
Nov 5, 2007, 5:18 PM
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Air Canada explicitly does not allow any sort of cordage over a certain length. I flew to and from Europe with ropes and full trad rack. I checked the ropes in after calling the airline to see what I could bring with me on the plane, then carried the rest of my gear on with me. No problems except that my bag was opened at every security point.
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blueeyedclimber
Nov 5, 2007, 6:52 PM
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jumpingrock wrote: Air Canada explicitly does not allow any sort of cordage over a certain length. I flew to and from Europe with ropes and full trad rack. I checked the ropes in after calling the airline to see what I could bring with me on the plane, then carried the rest of my gear on with me. No problems except that my bag was opened at every security point.
They also explicitly discourage courtesy, your bag actually getting to it's destination and if it does make it there is no guarantee that it won't be broken. I love Canada, but if at all possible, I will avoid Air Canada anytime i am there.
Josh
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armsrforclimbing
Nov 5, 2007, 7:06 PM
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Just flew back in from Vegas on United with my doubles as a carryon. No problems, security said is was ok, but it may be up to interpretation.
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cameltoe
Nov 5, 2007, 7:56 PM
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these days all is moot...
I remember my dad being asked NOT to check his ice-axes as they might puncture other peoples luggage, so they made him carry on..
these days nail clippers aren't allowed...
the good news for terrorists is to fly business and order the steak.. which comes complete with steak knife...
Joy....
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snowey
Nov 5, 2007, 8:02 PM
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I have passed security in the following airports with a carry on filled with at least a rope and draws, though often with nuts and cams too, (though i usually don't carry a nut tool).
San Diego
San Jose
Newark
Athens
Kalymnos
Crete (chania)
Tel Aviv
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krosbakken
Nov 6, 2007, 1:34 AM
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c4c wrote: I just flew to utah with a carry-on filled with my rack. They did a physical search and checked out my nut tool but totally missed the knife that I had clipped to my harness. I checked my rope. I figured that I could replace my rope if my bag got lost but not my entire rack. Technically there is nothing on the tsa website that would indicate that rope is not allowed but they do give them a lot of discretion/power.
haha wow that just shows how safe we really are. 
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stonefoxgirl
Nov 10, 2007, 3:32 PM
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When Im flying my climbing gear around I put it all in a hard oyster shell suit case and then I check it. Every time I get back from Arizona and I open my suitcase to put my stuff away there is a note from security stating that they checked my bag out (Im guessing because of the chalk and metal). I don't know what it is with AZ......just save yourself the trouble and check the climbing gear.
Safe Travels!
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jdouble
Nov 10, 2007, 3:50 PM
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Maybe.
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