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by **Michael Ka** » Wed, 10 Jul 1991 00:18:20

I have an F2 Strato which I may need to transport from
California to the east coast (unless I find a buyer for
it soon -- see "F2 Strato for Sale" note). It is 11'2''
long, so it cannot go UPS. I called a commercial shipping
company, and they wanted about $200 to ship it. Does
anybody out there know a more economical way to send a board
across the country?

Mike Katz

by **Ken Poult** » Wed, 10 Jul 1991 03:27:59

Quote:

> I have an F2 Strato which I may need to transport from
> California to the east coast (unless I find a buyer for
> it soon -- see "F2 Strato for Sale" note). It is 11'2''
> long, so it cannot go UPS. I called a commercial shipping
> company, and they wanted about $200 to ship it. Does
> anybody out there know a more economical way to send a board
> across the country?

I understand that many airlines will take boards as luggage for
an additional $75.

You take some chances with their handling your board, of course.

Ken Poulton

by **Sean Kenne** » Wed, 10 Jul 1991 23:02:09

Quote:

> I understand that many airlines will take boards as luggage for
> an additional $75.

Actually, some airlines have fees for sailboards of $200 or more. If you don't
have a mast, just tell them it's a surfboard... and it will cost ~$75. If you
have the mast, package everything together as one and tell them it's a
surfboard (its worked before).

Some airlines are understanding.

Do you know anyone going West to sail, or business or... maybe offer them use
of your board to take it with them (car, plane...).

Quote:

> You take some chances with their handling your board, of course.

If you send something on a airline always package it well. To me this means:
Three layers of bubble pack, a very thick padded board bag and two boxes around
the outside. They still can break it, though. You can skip the bag, if you
don't have one.

Sean0

by **Kent Mult** » Thu, 11 Jul 1991 02:58:04

Quote:

> I have an F2 Strato which I may need to transport from
> California to the east coast (unless I find a buyer for

United Airlines will let you take along a windsurfer one-way for $75. That
means, according to the policy manual that the ticket agent looks in, one
board, one mast, one boom, and one sail. However, depending on the sizes
and weights of your equipment bags, you can probably take more than one each,
and still have it considered (and billed!) as a single windsurfer. They
aren't likely to actually make you open up your quiver bag so they can count
how many booms and sails are in there. (Note: this info is correct as of
January '90, the last time I flew with boards.)

As far as packing goes, your Strato is not as fragile as a fiberglass board.
I'd suggest one layer of bubble wrap (the kind with the fat 1-inch bubbles)
all the way 'round, plus extra along the rails, and more extra at the ends.
Cover with heavy paper, cardboard or cloth, and use plenty of duct tape or
cord to secure it. (I'm assuming that it will be impossible or very expensive
to buy a proper padded bag for such a long board.)

Have fun!

Kent Multer 9'10" Jimmy Lewis, 8'5" Velocity Speed Spoon

by **Kirk Lindstr** » Wed, 10 Jul 1991 23:54:14

Quote:

}> I have an F2 Strato which I may need to transport from
}> California to the east coast (unless I find a buyer for
}> it soon -- see "F2 Strato for Sale" note). It is 11'2''
}> long, so it cannot go UPS. I called a commercial shipping
}> company, and they wanted about $200 to ship it. Does
}> anybody out there know a more economical way to send a board
}> across the country?
}
}I understand that many airlines will take boards as luggage for
}an additional $75.
}
}You take some chances with their handling your board, of course.
}
}
}Ken Poulton

}----------
}

I heard that you get better luck telling them it is a long surfboard. BTW,
$200 is what you'll loose selling it on consignment at B&D if you are lucky.
I heard some guys got their boards shipped free since they were (at least the
airlines thought they were) part of some US Team. I'll try and remember to ask Ted Haung next time I see him how he ships his boards.

-Kirk out

by **Tom Alber** » Wed, 10 Jul 1991 22:49:27

I, too, would call the airlines. If that won't work, you might ask any
company that does a lot of truck shipping if they would ship it for you.
They will have a discount that will amount to 40% or 50%.

tom.

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