? Airport Security Screening of EX-1 & SxS Cards?

Bill Ward · May 2nd, 2008, 05:58 PM

If you've got a decent tripod, just buy it a hard shell plastic case, and put it in the checked baggage.

Eric Pascarelli · May 2nd, 2008, 06:02 PM

I second Bill. Good tripods are pretty tough and get checked all of the time.

I usually wrap the head on some padding before putting it in the case.

It's usually mistaken for a rifle at check in and I have to explain that it's a photgraphic tripod and not a gun.

Josh Chesarek · May 2nd, 2008, 06:18 PM

What about when they lose it and their terms state they are only responsible for clothing and a few hundred bucks?

Eric Pascarelli · May 2nd, 2008, 06:22 PM

That's never happened to me - and I've probably flown over 100 times with my tripod. But in case it does, you should make sure you are covered with production or equipment insurance.

Doug Okamoto · May 2nd, 2008, 06:24 PM

I think Josh is right, the simplest think is to ship the tripod, or before you leave arrange for gear rental at your destination.

The issue that I might have with a hard case is that it makes more of a "target", it screams to everyone that there is something expensive inside where a plain brown box (even if it's a little long) doesn't attract much attention usually.

Josh Chesarek · May 2nd, 2008, 06:25 PM

Yeah I am reading about some rights online here:

http://www.thetravelinsider.info/tra...gagerights.htm

I have only had to use insurance once with a regular shipping service *knock on wood* and they were quick to pay out. While I would have preferred to receive my goods undamaged I did appreciate the quick pay out so I could get the item replaced.

Joe Sonnenburg · May 2nd, 2008, 07:35 PM

I've carried on my Tripod multiple times (it's a Bogen 503 head with some pretty big legs) and I've never had trouble with it. I've had a TSA agent think it was a Trombone (he wanted me to play it) but they've never given me trouble with it. It's a pain to carry through big terminals but it's better than it getting lost. Good Luck.

Swen Goebbels · May 3rd, 2008, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Sonnenburg

I've had a TSA agent think it was a Trombone (he wanted me to play it)

You'll get your own TV show with that. lol

I put the tripoid allways im my normal luggage. I have a very big suitcase in which I put that manfrotto bag and my T-Shirts. Never was anything broken.

May 2nd, 2008, 06:18 PM	#18
Josh Chesarek Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Winter Park, FL Posts: 978	What about when they lose it and their terms state they are only responsible for clothing and a few hundred bucks? __________________ Simple Thought Productions - Life @ 30,000 Words per second

May 2nd, 2008, 06:25 PM	#21
Josh Chesarek Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Winter Park, FL Posts: 978	Yeah I am reading about some rights online here: http://www.thetravelinsider.info/tra...gagerights.htm I have only had to use insurance once with a regular shipping service knock on wood and they were quick to pay out. While I would have preferred to receive my goods undamaged I did appreciate the quick pay out so I could get the item replaced. __________________ Simple Thought Productions - Life @ 30,000 Words per second

May 2nd, 2008, 05:58 PM	#16
Bill Ward Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 580	If you've got a decent tripod, just buy it a hard shell plastic case, and put it in the checked baggage.

May 2nd, 2008, 06:02 PM	#17
Eric Pascarelli Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 498	I second Bill. Good tripods are pretty tough and get checked all of the time. I usually wrap the head on some padding before putting it in the case. It's usually mistaken for a rifle at check in and I have to explain that it's a photgraphic tripod and not a gun.

May 2nd, 2008, 06:22 PM	#19
Eric Pascarelli Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 498	That's never happened to me - and I've probably flown over 100 times with my tripod. But in case it does, you should make sure you are covered with production or equipment insurance.

May 2nd, 2008, 06:24 PM	#20
Doug Okamoto Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bellevue, Washington Posts: 145	I think Josh is right, the simplest think is to ship the tripod, or before you leave arrange for gear rental at your destination. The issue that I might have with a hard case is that it makes more of a "target", it screams to everyone that there is something expensive inside where a plain brown box (even if it's a little long) doesn't attract much attention usually.

May 2nd, 2008, 07:35 PM	#22
Joe Sonnenburg Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 26	I've carried on my Tripod multiple times (it's a Bogen 503 head with some pretty big legs) and I've never had trouble with it. I've had a TSA agent think it was a Trombone (he wanted me to play it) but they've never given me trouble with it. It's a pain to carry through big terminals but it's better than it getting lost. Good Luck.