Travel case/bag
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On that note, how do people travel with these? Do you check it in a bag? Can you carry it on a plane as-is?
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When I travel, my Onewheel is my hand carry item. It fits in the overhead compartment. If I ever had to check it in, I would pack it in the Onewheel box.
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Have you ever had trouble w/ TSA since it has a motor?
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TSA will probably scan your Onewheel twice. Right after that first X-ray machine they might put your board on another X-ray machine. Hopefully they are curious enough to let you show them how it works.
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@Carlo when you took it overhead, was it a bigger plane? i'm flying a regional jet this week and worried that it wont fit in the smaller compartments.
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@forzabucks Please let us know your experience. I'm flying next week and am considering taking my OW. I don't want to take it "naked" and then have to somehow end up checking it.
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I've taken several trips and stored my Onewheel in the overhead compartment every time. I guess the smallest plane was Southwest Airlines and I was the last person to board on a full plane but there was still room in the overhead compartments. I was more worried about getting other passengers luggage dirty so I used a hoodie to wrap my board. If you need to check it in I would use the box. If you are extra rich buy an extra seat :)
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@Carlo So you just carried your OW through the airport, then threw it up on the X-ray conveyor belt like another piece of luggage? Any issues whatsoever?
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Have traveled with OW a few times. Couple of thoughts
- Lithium Batteries - I used this as a reference - http://phmsa.dot.gov/safetravel/batteries
Future Motion folks can check my math, but I estimated 48V * 3.5A * .5hrs = 84Wh. .5hrs is conservative estimate on charge time. FAA allows installed battery range of between 100 and 160Wh, so seems to be fine.
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Overhead - works fine whenever roll aboard bags will work, so I have been taking it on and simply putting into the overhead.
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Checked baggage - trying to work on a solution now for an overseas trip...Pelican case seems like obvious choice, but my concern is that it attracts a bit too much attention, so looking for large rolling bag and then some combo of foam blocks + towels + tape.
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@lynnpreston I rolled around the airports with my luggage in tow :) baggage claim is the best.
Yeah the conveyor X-ray then TSA will put it on a table X-ray where we all can see what's inside.
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@lynnpreston just walk up and run it through with the rest of the carry on...you are more likely to be asked to demo and I've had to stop to have the OW swabbed, but this is mostly because I look pretty suspicious.
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I got a roller back to check and put padding all around the inside. Fit in perfect. @forzabucks
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@MichaelW and no problems checking it? Do you have pics of your setup that you could share? I'm obviously over-worried for my first time travelling with this, but I know that the place i'm going to will be perfect for the OW.
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@shaunabe I will post a pic soon! Have to get all the shit together!
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@MichaelW bump =)
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Here ya go! I use the 1 inch foam to go around the sides and protect the board. There are many options that would work for packing material. Just depends what you think is best. The important part is that it stays in place (on all sides) and protected because we all know those baggage guys are like Honey Badgers! Hope this helps!!
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Here is the link to this bag. I would check but some airlines would let it pass as its only a few inches difference from regulation.
http://www.shopaholix.com/product/564173/protege-x-large-30-2-section-rolling-duffel-bag.html
Fuck! I think that one is now sold out now! Look for it other places or try this one... Its close enough...
This is where I bought the bag originally. Maybe they will ship to you or if you are in LA you can pick one up.
Tell the main owner guy its the 30 inch Walmart bag that fits the OneWheel Skateboard. $35http://www.yelp.com/biz/f-and-m-gallery-luggage-outlet-los-angeles
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Thanks @MichaelW. Going to try something similar with foam + industrial bubble wrap :)
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Just picked up this bag from Patagonia. It's 28" and the OW easily fits inside, with room to throw a couple other things in. The bag is extremely durable and weighs just 2 lbs empty, and can also attach backpack straps, making it much easier to carry.
I also love that it's water resistant, which is important if you need to check it or have it out of your hands. Lots of cool color options too. It's called the Black Hole 90L duffel.
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