Traveling With The Beloved Skateboard

Traveling with a skateboard is easy enough with a few tips and special baggaging. Determine whether you want to keep the skateboard with you or stow it away. Airlines have policies that differ, so it pays to check with the airlines before deciding whether or not to bring a skateboard and get away with it as carry-on luggage.

First Things First.

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     Carry the skateboard in a skateboard backpack. This kind of backpack is made especially for transporting skateboards strapped to a backpack. If you are traveling on an airplane, contact the airline to see if skateboards are allowed as carry on luggage. You may be required to stow it with the crew before boarding.
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     Pack the skateboard in a suitcase. Cover the skateboard with a garbage bag to stop the wheels from comeing in contact with clothing. Pack clothing around the skateboard to protect it.
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     Consider a skateboard case, Skateboard cases are hard-shelled cases with wheels. The cases can be shipped ahead or stored as baggage in an airplane, train or bus.
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     Place the skateboard in a sturdy, cardboard box and seal with packing tape. It can then be shipped ahead or stored in the baggage area of an airplane, train or bus.
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     Always Bring extra equipment, wheels and bearings ect.