Travel with long blades question

[freediver]

Just got back from DEMA - traveled with my long blades as carry on in my soft bag and realized it was a major pain to deal with.

I was thinking that an inexpensive hard rifle case like this one would be the perfect solution to travel with my long blades since these cases are usually available in assorted lengths that can accommodate the fins. Then I could just check the bag in and the blades would be protected from damage in transit.

Anyone have experience with this and have any recommendations on a cheap case source?

[hbh2oguard]

That case was pretty cheap, or maybe look at a local sporting goods store or gun shop to save on shipping.

[acelockco]

I guess you could rip out the padding to have room for other gear. I don't think the padding would be necessary for the fins. I bet those freediving fins must be a real problem to pack!

You could always "wear them" and they would not be a carry on anymore. Maybe get some string and then hang them over your shoulder like a purse. Then just put them under the seat after you board. JUST DON'T FORGET THEM!!!!

[freediver]

I found a similar case at MalWart for less than $23.00. After removing the foam padding, I can fit my blades, mask, snorkel, 3mm or 5mm suit, gloves and booties inside. The case is airline approved and can be locked with TSA approved locks so I'm going to utilize this on my next trip and see how it works for traveling.

[lottie]

I don't think the padding would be necessary for the fins.

When you mentioned about blades, i didn't realise you were talking about fins.
<Lottie leaves the room shaking her head>

[freediver]

Lol..

[hbh2oguard]

MalWart..........very funny

[acelockco]

When you mentioned about blades, i didn't realise you were talking about fins.
<Lottie leaves the room shaking her head>

Lottie,

If you ever see a set of freedivers "fins" you will completely understand why they call them "blades". They are insanely long!

[lottie]

Well Ace, that is why i didn't realise Freediver was speaking about fins, as i've never seen a freediver's fins...er...flippers...er..I mean....blades.

Hence my post

[acelockco]

I know you did know what he was talking about, I was just telling you and anyone else that the freediver "fins" are really long.

Now Freediver, I do have a question, what is the reason for such long fins? How about the mono-fin I see some freedivers with?