Deceiver Kite bag suggestions

EdG · Since 19 Dec 2005 424 Posts Just a Kook that's Obsessed

I travel to NY a few times a year and have decided to get a “Golf Bag”. I have 2 boards 1- 130 and 1 -140. I would like to fit 3 kites in it at some point (bows) but I only have 1 now. I remember hearing that the NSI Golf Bag has been tagged by the airlines and a board bag. I also know nothing will be safe from fees forever.

Also, do any of the shops stock them? I have not been to HR or GP in a while and don’t know if they stock them.

Any ideas or thoughts?

ED

dcrowe · Thu Jun 29, 06 2:58 pm

Used one on American Airlines a couple months ago to Florida and they didn't say a word. Also, if you can get a skycap to check it for you outside (don't forget to tip well) they will usually do it without charging you.

http://offdal.stores.yahoo.net/28-decever.html

offdalip.com has them for $145.00. They are fast with shipping as well.

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4907 Posts Portland Unstrapped

I use a dakine snowboard bag with all the logos blacked out - holds two boards 157 and 122 and all the misc stuff - If you keep the weight under 50 lbs they seem to overlook the oversized length and always check curbside if they have it - tip nice - sometimes oversize items end up forgotton on top of the truck.

If they ask what it is, I mumble golf clubs, never had a problem. I usually put my kites in a separte second duffel.

alankitesurf2 · Since 21 Jun 2006 81 Posts

Just go get a real golf bag down at the local discount golf store.Then put a couple of lightweight golf clubs like a driver or two in for show and you can say with confidence " yes its a golf bag and my clubs are in there-wanna see? " At that point just make sure the weight is ok and you'll be fine with any airline.Even worked for continental...

sherrybohn · Since 16 Jun 2006 71 Posts

Used a small Wipika kiteboard bag with kiteboarding covered (held 2 kites and a board) weighing 45 pounds checked curb side on Hawaiian. Just smiled and told them it was a snowboard and had no problems either way. Keep it light, check in early and be polite with a smile and a tip ($5 for the kiteboard bag) seems to work every time.

chrisf · Since 06 Jan 2006 17 Posts White Salmon

I used the Deceiver on Continental going Mexico in Feb. worked great on each end of the trip. I checked in at the ticket desk no questions asked.

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6548 Posts Couve / Hood Site Lackey

Never had any trouble with the NSI bag, probably 10 trips now. Even if they do suspect its not golf clubs there is nothing they can really do about it and they don't want to open your bag. Just make sure its under 50lbs.

Oh and don't lie to the security folks, tell them exactly what it is. They won't tell the airline, and you don't want to screw with security.

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2575 Posts The 503 METAL

Naish split bag! packs 3 kites, my board, and 2 golf clubs!

No Q's asked! Cool

kiteboard117 · Since 02 Mar 2005 450 Posts PDX McLovin

whatever your bag is make sure you dont end up with the pycho bitch baggage checkers. you can see it in their eyes from the end of the line. i got charged once for a 30 lb bag with on tiny board in it. no amount of deception could have saved me.

bamboo · Since 24 Jun 2005 165 Posts da 'chung; taiwan Stoked

i grabbed a nike golf bag that is padded all the way around and has a thermoplastic spine that runs up 3/4 of the bottom. it fits my 134 slingy board and two slingy fuels with enough room for harness, gear, etc. i always stuff clothes at the top so that if i have to open it up it just looks like a bag full of stuff.

i also roll right up to the counter and park that thing standing up with the logo's facing the counter. if it's standing up they will instantly think clubs because it's in that shape and honestly, who would lay their clubs flat on the ground?

all this may be to naught as i've heard the airlines are allowing them now...

tonski · Since 11 Jun 2005 332 Posts NW Portland Obsessed

Ever since we switched to Deceivers from the Da Kine Airwagon (always charged!), no charges as long as we keep them underweight. We always carry a club or two in each bag in the event an agent starts drilling us.

Adding a "Honey, can you grab our Golf Bag?" right as you get up to the agent has helped so far. Laughing

Pepi · Thu Jun 29, 06 7:36 pm **Re: Deceiver Kite bag suggestions**

tinyE · Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster

this one is big enough for your kites and boards
http://www.shopatron.com/product/product_id=SKB2SKB-5020W/328.0

i use this case for a sit down hydrofoil. after i get my ski and wetsuit packed, i throw a bag of golf balls in and lay a couple of drivers on top. Then I drop it off at the drive up check-service and hand them a 20 + $2 ($2 a bag). I tell them I have golf clubs in there, no questions asked, goes through.

jahmbi · Thu Jun 29, 06 8:31 pm **Re: Deceiver Kite bag suggestions**

EdG · Since 19 Dec 2005 424 Posts Just a Kook that's Obsessed

i want to thank everyone for thier help. even the troll. i was waiting for it's input and now, along with everyone else, i would like to thank them for your help. i really beleive in this forum and wish there was one like this in ny. if i end up returning there, i'll start one with this in mind. thx phil.......

ed

jahmbi · Thu Jun 29, 06 10:24 pm

EdG · Since 19 Dec 2005 424 Posts Just a Kook that's Obsessed

ok i suck at spelling and grammer Laughing

maybe this will let taylor know that spelling and english and that other stuff is important. my loss will hopfully be his gain.

nice riding taylor!!!!!!!!!!

ED

(opps i found the shift/caps lock key)