{"id":1862,"date":"2021-01-28T22:16:20","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T22:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipskis.com\/blog\/?p=1862"},"modified":"2023-12-21T17:07:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T17:07:00","slug":"pack-snowboard-flight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shipskis.com\/blog\/pack-snowboard-flight\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pack Your Snowboard for a Flight"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With snowboard season in full swing, we know you\u2019re itching for a ride down the slopes, too. So, to ensure your first trip to the mountain goes smoothly and everything arrives in one piece, be sure to follow these tips on how to pack your snowboard for a flight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tips and Tricks for How to Pack Your Snowboard for a Flight<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Packing your snowboard bag properly is crucial in ensuring your gear arrives safely without any dents or dings from air travel. While you should first invest in a sturdy <\/span>snowboard travel bag<\/span><\/a>, the following steps are easy to follow and will assist in protecting your gear in transit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to pack your snowboard for a flight with bindings:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  1. If you\u2019re planning to pack your snowboard for a flight with the bindings attached to your snowboard, place your gloves or hat inside of each binding and close the highbacks.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. If you\u2019re planning to pack your snow boots into your bag for your flight, you can add items into your boots, too, like socks, gloves, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Pack your boots into a square on one end of the bag when packing your snowboard for a flight. Roll up your snowboard jackets, pants, or any miscellaneous clothing and place them around the bindings for added protection when you pack your snowboard for a flight.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. If you intend to keep all clothing in your luggage, utilize bubble wrap or packing paper to take up space in your snowboard bag instead.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Ensure all zippers, buckles, and other closures are in the secured position.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How to pack your snowboard for a flight without bindings:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    1. Remove the bindings from your snowboard before you start to pack.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Place them together in the middle of your bag on top of your snowboard.<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Pack your boots into a square on one end of the bag. Roll up your snowboard jackets, pants, or any miscellaneous clothing and pack them around the bindings and snowboard for added protection when you pack your snowboard for a flight.<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. If you intend to keep all clothing in your luggage, utilize bubble wrap or packing paper to take up space in your snowboard bag instead.<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. Ensure all zippers, buckles, and other closures are in the secured position.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Other tips for how to pack your snowboard for a flight:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      1. Use our <\/span>ski trip packing checklist<\/span><\/a> to make sure you\u2019re not leaving anything behind.<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Roll your clothing tightly to ensure you have more room in your snowboard bag for other items when you pack your snowboard for a flight.<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. Ship ahead! Bypass long bag check lines and baggage claim and ship your snowboard bag straight to the slopes. <\/span>Learn more<\/span><\/a> or get a <\/span>free quote<\/span><\/a> today. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n