Travel with Boris

richc · 31st May 2007, 11:24

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mario)

Hi,
Alitalia apply special price if you declare that in the box that you use for Boris's transport there is scuba equipment (obviously that they usually check if its true!).
I traveled from Amsterdam to Milan with my Boris in his original Case and I payed 40 euro to Alitalia for this extra weight!
I hope that this could help you!

Stay deep
Mario

I had no problems with BA taking the Boris to the red sea in April. Thanks to their new policy you can get sporting stuff in there for free. Between the 2 of us we took nearly 90kgs of luggage and didn't pay any excess. I got the flights for free aswell on air miles. Only issue was that in the flight case, Boris is 33kgs according to the airport scales (32 is the max they'll take for any one item). I took the scrubber out and put it in the soft bag to get under. The original plan (before the other half got pregnant) was to take both Boris' with us - that would have got us probably over 110 kgs I reckon, but the BA policy right now allows you loads of luggage with dive kit.

Not sure what we'll do when they refuse to move anything weighing over 23 kgs though. Probably only take the Boris' to destinations we can drive to. To be honest we mainly dive in the UK anyway....

Rich

Nad · 31st May 2007, 12:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mario)

Hi,
Alitalia apply special price if you declare that in the box that you use for Boris's transport there is scuba equipment (obviously that they usually check if its true!).
I traveled from Amsterdam to Milan with my Boris in his original Case and I payed 40 euro to Alitalia for this extra weight!
I hope that this could help you!

Stay deep
Mario

This is what is called Mafia...

Just kidding of course, good to know it.

Nad

Nad · 31st May 2007, 12:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver)

Funny that me too, delivery around September/October time?

Well, it should be... and it really look ok under every point of view!

Nad

***Decodiver*** · 31st May 2007, 12:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by Nad)

Well, it should be... and it really look ok under every point of view!

Nad

Yeah the bits I saw were very good too.

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

Ant Slegg · 24th June 2007, 20:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by Fort Collins Bob)

I use the same type of suit case for transportation.. it is less then 5 pounds..

I can't identify the make/model from the photo - can you give us some details.

Fort Collins Bob · 24th June 2007, 20:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ant Slegg)

I can't identify the make/model from the photo - can you give us some details.

Ha guys.. sorry been busy w/ the work thing.

This is the suit case I travel w/ the boris..

International Traveller Luggage - Ultra-Lightweight 26.5in. Wheeled Packing Case 4884326 - Luggage Online

Dont pay anything more then $100 for the thing..
( yes .. it is less then 10lbs .. not 5, my mistake)

Fits in nicely.. b/w, etc ... 68.5 lbs. dry - cylinders of course are
separate .. thats carry on for me, so I can keep an eye on them.

Ive taken Me Boris to 6 different areas/countries now w/ this case and no problems..
(taptap)

I am going to start some experiments on the weight thing this week.

Will Post results.. :-)

B

Drmike · 25th June 2007, 04:32

I sometimes split boris into two boxes, one has boris the other has the backplate, the dome, and the scrubber in it.

Usually though this isnt necessary if I contact the airlines first (EUROPE) or if Im flying to the US. Sending my gear ahead of time is a LOT cheaper than paying excess!

My new sidemount Rebreather weighs a lot less and once I get the carbon fiber cannister (currently has AL) should even be carry on.

fwiw the complete unit In the original 'flight' box less the backplate (which goes in my carry-on) weighs in at exactly 30kg (66lBS) actually its 30.2kg to be precise

Cheers
M

dive2dive2000 · 25th June 2007, 05:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

My new sidemount Rebreather weighs a lot less and once I get the carbon fiber cannister (currently has AL) should even be carry on.

Cheers
M

C'mn on Dr Mike lets see some pictures!

Nad · 25th June 2007, 07:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by Fort Collins Bob)

International Traveller Luggage - Ultra-Lightweight 26.5in. Wheeled Packing Case 4884326 - Luggage Online

Dont pay anything more then $100 for the thing..

nothing more than 100$?
On the site above the original price is 220$ and is now sold for 100 and something...However it look better to travel with than the original.

Nad

Nad · 25th June 2007, 08:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by Nad)

However it look better to travel with than the original.
Nad

...and they just ship the luggages in USA not in Europe!!!

Such a pity

Nad

31st May 2007, 11:24	#11 (permalink)
richc New Member Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hove actually Posts: 40	Re: Travel with Boris Quote: (Originally Posted by Mario) Hi, Alitalia apply special price if you declare that in the box that you use for Boris's transport there is scuba equipment (obviously that they usually check if its true!). I traveled from Amsterdam to Milan with my Boris in his original Case and I payed 40 euro to Alitalia for this extra weight! I hope that this could help you! Stay deep Mario I had no problems with BA taking the Boris to the red sea in April. Thanks to their new policy you can get sporting stuff in there for free. Between the 2 of us we took nearly 90kgs of luggage and didn't pay any excess. I got the flights for free aswell on air miles. Only issue was that in the flight case, Boris is 33kgs according to the airport scales (32 is the max they'll take for any one item). I took the scrubber out and put it in the soft bag to get under. The original plan (before the other half got pregnant) was to take both Boris' with us - that would have got us probably over 110 kgs I reckon, but the BA policy right now allows you loads of luggage with dive kit. Not sure what we'll do when they refuse to move anything weighing over 23 kgs though. Probably only take the Boris' to destinations we can drive to. To be honest we mainly dive in the UK anyway.... Rich
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31st May 2007, 12:14	#12 (permalink)
Nad Rebel to the Bone Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 941	Re: Travel with Boris Quote: (Originally Posted by Mario) Hi, Alitalia apply special price if you declare that in the box that you use for Boris's transport there is scuba equipment (obviously that they usually check if its true!). I traveled from Amsterdam to Milan with my Boris in his original Case and I payed 40 euro to Alitalia for this extra weight! I hope that this could help you! Stay deep Mario This is what is called Mafia... Just kidding of course, good to know it. Nad __________________ The Impossible is often the Untried
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31st May 2007, 12:16	#13 (permalink)
Nad Rebel to the Bone Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 941	Re: Travel with Boris Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver) Funny that me too, delivery around September/October time? Well, it should be... and it really look ok under every point of view! Nad __________________ The Impossible is often the Untried
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31st May 2007, 12:42	#14 (permalink)
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24th June 2007, 20:15	#15 (permalink)
Ant Slegg Still Learning.... Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Grevenmacher, Luxembourg Posts: 167	Re: Travel with Boris Quote: (Originally Posted by Fort Collins Bob) I use the same type of suit case for transportation.. it is less then 5 pounds.. I can't identify the make/model from the photo - can you give us some details. __________________ Ant' S Learning to dive since 1990...
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24th June 2007, 20:33	#16 (permalink)
Fort Collins Bob Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Collins Colorado Posts: 111	Re: Travel with Boris Quote: (Originally Posted by Ant Slegg) I can't identify the make/model from the photo - can you give us some details. Ha guys.. sorry been busy w/ the work thing. This is the suit case I travel w/ the boris.. International Traveller Luggage - Ultra-Lightweight 26.5in. Wheeled Packing Case 4884326 - Luggage Online Dont pay anything more then $100 for the thing.. ( yes .. it is less then 10lbs .. not 5, my mistake) Fits in nicely.. b/w, etc ... 68.5 lbs. dry - cylinders of course are separate .. thats carry on for me, so I can keep an eye on them. Ive taken Me Boris to 6 different areas/countries now w/ this case and no problems.. (taptap) I am going to start some experiments on the weight thing this week. Will Post results.. :-) B __________________ Best Regards all ------------------------------------------- Bob Fridell Ouroboros #46 Fort Collins, Colorado Last edited by Fort Collins Bob : 24th June 2007 at 20:46.
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25th June 2007, 04:32	#17 (permalink)
Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,128	Re: Travel with Boris I sometimes split boris into two boxes, one has boris the other has the backplate, the dome, and the scrubber in it. Usually though this isnt necessary if I contact the airlines first (EUROPE) or if Im flying to the US. Sending my gear ahead of time is a LOT cheaper than paying excess! My new sidemount Rebreather weighs a lot less and once I get the carbon fiber cannister (currently has AL) should even be carry on. fwiw the complete unit In the original 'flight' box less the backplate (which goes in my carry-on) weighs in at exactly 30kg (66lBS) actually its 30.2kg to be precise Cheers M __________________ Get a girlfriend you sad twat - a Rebreather is an unfaithful mistress - dont blind yourself to her faults just because she goes down on you Last edited by Drmike : 25th June 2007 at 04:36.
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25th June 2007, 05:25	#18 (permalink)
dive2dive2000 PRISM DIVER & LUVIN IT! Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 784	Re: Travel with Boris Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike) My new sidemount Rebreather weighs a lot less and once I get the carbon fiber cannister (currently has AL) should even be carry on. Cheers M C'mn on Dr Mike lets see some pictures! __________________ Safe Diving, Martin "but what's the fun of getting what you need, instead of what you want?"
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25th June 2007, 07:41	#19 (permalink)
Nad Rebel to the Bone Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 941	Re: Travel with Boris Quote: (Originally Posted by Fort Collins Bob) International Traveller Luggage - Ultra-Lightweight 26.5in. Wheeled Packing Case 4884326 - Luggage Online Dont pay anything more then $100 for the thing.. nothing more than 100$? On the site above the original price is 220$ and is now sold for 100 and something...However it look better to travel with than the original. Nad __________________ The Impossible is often the Untried
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Nad Rebel to the Bone Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 941	Re: Travel with Boris Quote: (Originally Posted by Nad) However it look better to travel with than the original. Nad ...and they just ship the luggages in USA not in Europe!!! Such a pity Nad __________________ The Impossible is often the Untried
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