Quote: (Originally Posted by paronix)
Does anyone take a reel regularly in hand luggage without any problems? Or have you been accussed of carrying a weopon (stangling device) and had it confuscated?
Never under any circumstances when a really annoying stupid arse airport security guy who has just told you that not only can your reel be a weapon but your
USB camera cable could also be a weapon (they can be used to strangle someone)- never should you loose your temper and place your hands warmly around said security mans throat whilst squeezing gently and telling him that your hands can also be used for strangling and should they not also be banned from the cabin?
He was, needless to say, quite surprised.
My only defense was a) he was rather an annoying chap, b) I was sick with fever, d) Typhoon had cut diving trip short and er e) I was in a bad mood...
Fortunately you can get away with being an ass in many parts of SE Asia. Can imagine what would have happened if I d done that in the US, Id likely have ended up being someone's bitch for the night
