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scottface
Nov 28, 2005, 1:59 PM
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I'm heading to Florida for several days and want to take my slackline setup with ratchets and stuff (basic setup from Slackline Express). Anyone ever have or heard of any problems taking it onto a plane? I won't be checking any bags so I will carry it on with me. Thanks.
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overlord
Nov 28, 2005, 2:12 PM
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id reccomend you checkt it. they probbably wont allow you to carry it on.
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sactownclimber
Nov 28, 2005, 2:15 PM
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haha, based on the subect line I thought you were asking if anybody had ever slacked while on an airplane . . .
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overlord
Nov 28, 2005, 2:18 PM
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In reply to: haha, based on the subect line I thought you were asking if anybody had ever slacked while on an airplane . . .
actually i first thought along the sam lines...
wouldve been kinda cool.
even better if you couldve done it in space. but that would make things kinda too easy.
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hillbillywannabe
Nov 28, 2005, 2:55 PM
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thats what i thought to, but to answer your questing, i doubt it. but dont take my word for it, call the airport.
i mean, with a metal thing and a bunch of "rope" you could take over an airplane... so if you do get it on the plane, post back to tell us, and dont take over the plane and ruin it for the rest of us :lol:
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cmacblue42
Nov 28, 2005, 3:07 PM
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I'd put it in duffel bag and check it in because u have rachets and lots of rope and stuff. thats what i did on my flight from san fransisco to williamsburg for my 8th grade trip. I didnt want to risk having them take my slackline.
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markc
Nov 28, 2005, 3:10 PM
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I have yet to see anything allowing or denying climbing gear (or slackline gear) as carry-on in print. I've heard mixed results with people trying to carry on rope/webbing, gear, etc.
I've always padded and checked my gear, with good results. If you call the airline and get an okay, I'd want some type of confirmation. The person on the phone and the person in security may or may not be on the same page, and I wouldn't count on talking my way past security. At least allow extra time to check it if necessary.
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d1ll1gaf
Nov 28, 2005, 3:34 PM
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You can contact the National Transportation Safety Board? (Sorry, I have forgotten the name of the federal organization in charge of airport security. It might be ) via e-mail and ask them. They will reply in writing to you as to weather your objects are allowed or not.
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ninja_climber
Nov 28, 2005, 4:11 PM
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Try to find a slackline i nthe big box of stuff your not allowed to have that they have at airports...then askthem to take it home and "examine" it.
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onsight_endorphines
Nov 28, 2005, 4:38 PM
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Better have an A&P guy beef up the wingtips...and hope your pilots are really good...
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leapinlizard
Nov 28, 2005, 5:42 PM
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I have flown with gear quite a few times and I hate checking bags. From my experience there has only been a few times that they have questioned my gear and then it was mostly the cams. I think you should be fine, just plan for extra time in security. Cheers
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scottface
Nov 28, 2005, 10:14 PM
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Thanks everybody for their 2 cents. Sorry about the misleading thread title; although slacklining IN the airplane would help pass the time.
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greenketch
Nov 28, 2005, 11:00 PM
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I don't know but I figure the seats would plenty strong. If you set up a line kinda diagonal down the aisle you could keep lots of folks amused during the trip. :shock:
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steelhands
Nov 28, 2005, 11:03 PM
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I work for TSA, the agency that screens you and your stuff. The only issue would be if the ratchet could be considered a "tool", otherwise, the webbing, etc. is not prohibited. If it were me at the checkpoint, you'd be good to go but for things like that, a good bit of discretion is left up to the supervisor of the checkpoint. If a screener tells you that you can't take it, ask to speak to a supervisor.
Regardless of their decision, they cannot "take" it from you. You would still be allowed to return to the ticket counter and check the item, put it in your car or leave it with a friend. The only time anything is "taken" is when it is illegal, like a huge knife or a gun, etc. Many times, passengers will just tell us, "keep it, I don't have time and I don't want to wait in line again."
You might try www.tsa.gov and see if they respond to a question.
Regards,
Sam
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veganboyjosh
Nov 28, 2005, 11:07 PM
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In reply to: The only time anything is "taken" is when it is illegal, like a huge knife or a gun, etc. Many times, passengers will just tell us, "keep it, I don't have time and I don't want to wait in line again."
on a related note, i found a search for "ntsa" on ebay will return some interesting lots.
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scottquig
Nov 28, 2005, 11:16 PM
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I took my setup with me to Chicago over Thanksgiving break. They didn't say anything, though I'm just using biners, not a rachet.
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hillbillywannabe
Nov 29, 2005, 3:32 AM
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josh what made you think of checking ebay? thats nuts how many pairs of scissors/knives you can buy fo 10 bucks!
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spikeyhair13
Nov 29, 2005, 3:40 AM
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If anyone could slackline on a plane, and survive any turbulance I would bow down to them.
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scottface
Nov 30, 2005, 8:27 PM
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Looks like they're letting up a bit:
TSA to Allow Scissors, Tools on Planes
WASHINGTON - Airline passengers will be allowed to carry small scissors and tools onto planes, reversing a rule that led to confiscation of many thousands of sharp objects at airports since the Sept. 11 terror attacks, a Homeland Security Department official said Wednesday.
Transportation Security Administration chief Kip Hawley on Friday will announce changes to the list of items prohibited in carry-on luggage and to the airport screening process, according to the official, who spoke only on condition of anonymity because the plan has yet to be announced.
With federal air marshals on planes, bulletproof cockpit doors, armed pilots and 100 percent screening of checked baggage, the threat of a terrorist taking over an airplane has lessened since the 2001 attacks, the official said. The biggest concern now is explosives.
Though the new list of prohibited items hasn't been finalized, certain sharp objects won't be on it, the official said, including scissors less than 4 inches long and wrenches and screwdrivers less than 7 inches long.
Air Transport Association spokesman David Castelveter said the industry has been briefed on the plan and supports it.
"What we believe, as does the TSA, is that we should be focusing on what poses the greatest risk," Castelveter said.
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veganboyjosh
Nov 30, 2005, 8:30 PM
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In reply to: josh what made you think of checking ebay? thats nuts how many pairs of scissors/knives you can buy fo 10 bucks!
was looking for/at knives, and one of their listings showed up. i clicked on "view seller's items", and the rest is history.
it's interesting to see how the ntsa seperates the good multitools from the crap. the lots with gerber/leatherman brand tools always go for more than the "leatherman type" tools. same with knives and scissors.
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anykineclimb
Dec 1, 2005, 8:44 AM
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I've seen their stuff posted before (linked from another site)
I too, noticed how the separate the quality stuff from the walmart checkout counter junk. smart move on them!
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scottface
Dec 7, 2005, 1:06 AM
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Just returned and no problems at the Philadelphia, Orlando, or Tampa Bay airports.
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