Can anyone recommend a good ski bag to carry my skis when traveling?

Answer 1

If you're flying, the bag is going to get destroyed, period. Your best bet is to buy something cheap, and get a new one after a couple trips. What kind largely depends on how many pairs of skis you take, what kinds of skis (CC, alpine, etc), and lengths, but a ~200 cm double bag is probably your best bet. Fit in your skis and poles, and then pack clothes around the skis until the bag is full. And take duct tape with you, in case you need to "repair" the bag on the way back.

The best bag out there (short of a team bag) is LL Bean's - it'll last a couple trips longer than a run of the mill manufacturer's bag that you can pick up at any ski shop. Whether it's worth the extra money, you can decide.

Skis boxes are nice, but 1) if you have riser plates under your bindings, your skis might not fit, 2) the lengths of ski boxes are limited, and 3) you can't fit as much into one as a bag.

Answer 2

I highly recommend that you consider buying a Double padded ski bag. You can then easily pack not only your skis and poles, but socks pants and etc.. There are many on sale now from last season at: www.Snowshack.com. There is a hard sided case called the SporTube available, but they tend to be heavy( 8-10 lbs) and are not as easy to handle at airports etc.. Don't buy just a cheap sports ski "sleeve" type of bag; as Airlines baggage handlers throw them around like dirt! A good padded Double ski bag can easily last over 5-6 years, at least.

Answer 3

If you are traveling by public transport (bus, train, plane), I highly recommend you go with a ski box. Ski bags are nice for if you throw your skis on the roof of the car, or a car top box. I guess I wouldn't know if one brand is any better than another brand...to me they would all be about the same.

Answer 4

For the best protection, get a plastic ski box. If you get a fabric ski bad- Tecnica and Rossignol make nice ones. One tip- wrap and tape towels around your skis during travel (especially on planes) I worked at a ski/snowboard shop for years and saw many skis and snowboards damaged by the airlines. Packing tape and old towels!!

Answer 5

Dakine's double roller.Holds two pairs of skis plus poles,is fully padded and the skis are secured in bag with adjustable straps.It also has huge wheels which make it easy to transport,have seen no real damage to mine after multiple flights.

Answer 6

are you able to? sure. travelling with a three month previous isn't risky for your baby's well being. Double verify with the airline if there's a fee for a lap toddler - there might want to be a fee even if you're taking him as a lap toddler for a global flight. yet to boot verify if their flights could have layettes accessible contained in the bulkhead seats - you may placed the toddler there to sleep, and it will be a lot extra gentle for you. If there is an empty seat next to you, sure you should use an FAA approved vehicle seat. yet till you purchase a seat for your son there aren't any guarantees of a loose seat to apply, and the flight attendants might want to not assist you're taking the vehicle seat on board till you've a fee ticket for him. remember your son will desire a passport (if American) or get extra for your passport if it truly is how your usa handles it.

Answer 7

The hard cased 'ski tube' is best! I think the 'ramp rats' (airplane baggage loaders) sport is to abuse bags of sporting equipment, skis, snow boards, golf clubs the most they can.