Monofin Airline Case advice

[AlohaMermaid]

Aloha,

I will be traveling with my Finis Competitor monofin via airplane, and I wondered if any other members have had luck with purchasing a hard-sided case to house it?

The fin is 35 x 25 x 10 . . . irregular size for a suitcase or even a dive bag. I have a soft monofin case, but it won't protect the blade enough for airline travel.

Thanks for your help in advance!

 

[Delfino]

I am considering a hard plastic bike case after seeing triathletes with them in Kona. Perfect for a monofin case if one was really serious. They are around $300 and weigh around 30lbs. You can also throw clothes and gear in it with your monofin as well. Something to consider.

Thule Round Trip Bike Case at REI.com

Dimensions: 47 x 30.5 x 10.5 inches

 

[AlohaMermaid]

Wow, Delfino, thank you! A bicycle case is a brilliant idea, one I hadn't considered. The REI one is the perfect size and weight. I will check my local bike shop to see if they sell something similar.

Mahalo for your time and advice!

 

[Fondueset]

I've always used the cardboard box it came in with lots of Fragile stickers on it. Zero problems.

 

[neurodoc]

Bel-Air Cases has one on their website that is 36x31 1/2" x 10-25 (more than one model I suppose). Here's a link:
http://www.bel-air-cases.com/wp-content/uploads/medium-duty-carrying-cases.pdf
I haven't seen one in person and don't know a price, but have been asking myself the same question about traveling with a monofin. Let us know what ends up working out for you!

 

[JennyWren]

Here's how I pack my fins, using some of the original packaging from when they shipped from the Ukraine, plus cardboard. The whole cardboard wrapped package then goes in my mono-bag. The last picture depicts one of the many challenges I face getting ready for a competition.

 

[neurodoc]

That does look like an effective way to package gear! Looks like someone does not approve of you leaving though ;-)

 

[watts]

Neat way to pack it all up.

 

[Fondueset]

Box works well - the trick is to secure the blade - particularly the corners.

 

[Delfino]

Wow, Delfino, thank you! A bicycle case is a brilliant idea, one I hadn't considered. The REI one is the perfect size and weight. I will check my local bike shop to see if they sell something similar.

Mahalo for your time and advice!

Happy Mermaiding! See you in the blue!

 

[Phil C]

Here's a case design I have developed, it's on the same principle as Jenny's one a bit more convenient.

There are a few around now with me having made them for a number of people. Not particularly hi-tech, a hardware shop would probably cut the ply out for you if you make them a pattern. A canvas shop should be able to sew up a cover pretty economically. There is a shoulder strap (on other side) similar to that on a standard mono bag.

Phil C
Auckland Freediving Club


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