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averagebowler

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traveling to NATIONALS by plane
« on: October 26, 2014, 05:30:53 PM »
Hey guys, I'm definitely taking the plane to EL PASO, TEXAS for 2015 OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP. I'm just taking two balls with me IQ FUSION AND IQ TOUR PEARL. My question is am i allowed to bring the sliding powder and resin with me in a carry on? I'm planning to carry both balls as a carry on. I don't want to be mistaken as something else (sliding powder and resin)
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lefty50

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Re: traveling to NATIONALS by plane
« Reply #1 on: October 26, 2014, 05:51:06 PM »
I fly every year, never had a problem with any powders being mistaken. Liquids, well that gets more interesting... in the end result though, the TSA agent has always the potential of shaking things up, but I really don't think you need to worry.
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averagebowler

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Re: traveling to NATIONALS by plane
« Reply #2 on: October 26, 2014, 06:01:42 PM »
thanks lefty50, I flew once before but i checked my stuff in. I"m suprise my stuff wasn't damaged or anything. I'm just curious about it. Since this will be my first time traveling by plane with bowling balls as a carry on. What about that tape gadget, the one you use to put tape? I guess having scissors is out of the question ha? I guess i have to leave those behind.
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lefty50

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Re: traveling to NATIONALS by plane
« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2014, 06:24:45 PM »
In checked baggage, you're in good shape, including scissors. The main trick is the actual carrying on of bowling balls. I've heard stories of people stopped because the xray device can't see into the ball. Never happened to me, but I actually started using Bowling Ball Express because of that. You do take a chance checking bags and equipment for sure.
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averagebowler

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Re: traveling to NATIONALS by plane
« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2014, 06:57:20 PM »
Oh ok. How many bowling balls do you bring with you normally?
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mrwizerd

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Re: traveling to NATIONALS by plane
« Reply #5 on: October 26, 2014, 07:17:32 PM »
The biggest risk I see, besides attempting to carry-on bowling balls, is choosing what equipment you are going to take without seeing the patterns.

IMO, check your equipment it will be fine and you won't have to leave any accessories behind either.

At last years Nationals, I took 4 balls (3 + plastic).  I flew SWA and checked 2 bags: a 3 ball roller with 2 balls in it and a 2 ball duffle with 2 balls.  I pack my clothes and all other items, between those 2 bags and a backpack carry-on.
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jodyk24

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Re: traveling to NATIONALS by plane
« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2014, 01:18:55 PM »


Each airline has their own set of rules, therefore you should check and look on their website. Weight is a big concern with most airlines and you should be ok with two ball bag. Weight limit can come into play if you check it in. the last time I flew to Reno I was unable to carry on any bowling ball because they said the balls could not be X-rayed. The airline also managed to break one wheel off of a roller bag, on the trip to Reno. The airline will not pay for any damages. Everybody is different, but when I go again I will ship to the bowling stadium.
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milorafferty

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Re: traveling to NATIONALS by plane
« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2014, 01:28:44 PM »
Look into Greyhound, no pesky TSA agents, so it's all allowed. Cheap rates and you can take extra bags for a low rate that you know it will be there when you arrive.


And don't forget the chance of having very interesting travel mates.  :o ;D ;D
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Re: traveling to NATIONALS by plane
« Reply #8 on: October 27, 2014, 03:05:11 PM »
jodyk24 i'll take a look at it for sure.

milorafferty greyhound? heck no hahahaha. I didn't like it at all when my brother and i took the greyhound just to go san francisco. i'm not gonna do that again. I did mention to my buddy about taking the train from los angeles to el paso but when i saw how long its gonna take 16-17 hours? that kind changed my mind about traveling hahahaha. thats why i was looking at taking the plane.
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Re: traveling to NATIONALS by plane
« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2014, 05:21:53 PM »
Leave the sliding powder at home.  You can't use it at Nationals.
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Re: traveling to NATIONALS by plane
« Reply #10 on: October 27, 2014, 07:49:49 PM »
 TSA has no rules that would keep bowling balls off a plane but some airlines might.Bowling balls can be x-rayed but many cores are so dense they would require additional screening. No limits on the size of powders but could also require extra screening depending on certain factors. Liquids limited to 3.4 ounces with the quantity to fit in a quart size bag.
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averagebowler

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Re: traveling to NATIONALS by plane
« Reply #11 on: October 27, 2014, 10:21:11 PM »
thanks guys ill keep those in mind.

i wonder if most pros have any problems traveling in planes? like going to vegas for wsob. i'm not sure if most travel by car? do they?
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Re: traveling to NATIONALS by plane
« Reply #12 on: October 28, 2014, 05:50:09 AM »
They walk to the gate and get on the plane.  Nobody that flies more than once a year to bowl takes bowling balls as carry on.
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avabob

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Re: traveling to NATIONALS by plane
« Reply #13 on: October 28, 2014, 11:55:32 AM »
Havent flown to a tournament for years, but even before 9-11 it was difficult, if not impossible to carry on balls.  If I was flying today, I would ship balls.  Definitely  wouldn't go to a big tourney without 3 balls plus a urethane.
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Re: traveling to NATIONALS by plane
« Reply #14 on: October 28, 2014, 12:04:32 PM »
ive had to fly to vegas a few times for college tournaments and we never had a problem carrying on double totes. some of the tsa guys would give us funny looks as they went through the xray and did there little field tests on the cover but never came close to making us go back and check them. same thing with triple totes. 3-15s in a vise triple tote came in at 48.5-49 so they were cursing us that a team of college kids each had one but again....never had a problem other than broken zippers from getting tossed around
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