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feanor007
Jan 2, 2007, 1:18 AM
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this may be way off, but has anyone had problems flying with their chalk bags. i'd rather not have homland security tearing up my lugage or wasting my time thinking chalk is coke or anthrax. specicly i'm flying from Lexington, Ky to London via Chicago, and i've heard they are being super strict now on flights to/from the UK.
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coastal_climber
Jan 2, 2007, 1:33 AM
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No. Although the security guy looking at the screen took a double look.
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floating_bottle
Jan 2, 2007, 1:37 AM
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I've flown many times (maybe 10) with my harness, ATC, chalk, daisy and a few biners (all as carry-on). I've never had a problem.
I've also flown with my entire rack twice. Once I got a funny look from security during the x-ray of my carry-on bag. I smiled; she smiled; that was it.
All flights have been in the U.S. though. I don't have any experience with international, but flying out of ORD they don't know where you're going when they x-ray your carry-on bag anyway.
Someone else here suggested this, and I always do it now: carry a recent copy of a clmbing magazine. If the security has questions, you can show them advertisements explaining what all that "funny looking" metal stuff is for.
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limeydave
Jan 3, 2007, 1:29 AM
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I take my shoes and chalkbag minimum on every trip I do (at least 30 flights/year). Most recent was to New Zealand - never had a problem or even a question.
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gblauer
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Jan 3, 2007, 1:35 AM
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I fly all the time with my chalk (carry on) and I never have a problem. (US Domestic)
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rock_fencer
Jan 3, 2007, 2:06 AM
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had a friend try to cross the border with a gallon size ziplock of chalk. had to explain but got through fine. just keep it in the originall wraper or bring it with you. I have had no problem flying domestic with a chalk bag just to reiterate because im bored
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