Re: Flying gear on Sun Trips?

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Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 15:44:46 -0700
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From: "David R. Fielder" <dfielder@cooper.cpmc.org-DeleteThis.com>
Subject: Re: Flying gear on Sun Trips?

Bill,

I have flown lots of gear to Big Island twice via United, successfully ($75 total each way). All earlier comments pertain, but I'll emphasize/add a few:

1. Try and get printed airline baggage policy for last-ditch reference (as stated, all depends on the mood of person you are dealing with - worst experience was in Hawaii!). United has clear policy about entire windsurfing "package".
2. Buy plastic rain gutter and put it with bubble wrap underneath around board rails - with lots of duct tape.
3. Never had any special luck with the porter route. Tipped and treated nicely and all they did was deliver me to large-baggage check in area and walk away.
4. Suggest splitting cargo up into easier to deal with chunks/bags, both for you and handlers. Wheels are absolute godsend.
5. Several unpleasant travel experiences with Sun Trips, involving major delays, etc. (but never shipped boards with them).

        Finally.....

5. Maui has great rentals, reconsider this major shlep/cost/liability and try to negotiate package rental deal before you leave. Then just take a couple of extra sails and call them tarps! I did this 4 times for Maui.

        David

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