deerislandbrew Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 I am flying to San Diego this April. I'm hoping to get away with bringing my Prism Hypnotist stunt kite as carry on. I know it is oversize for the overhead stowage on the plane. I was thinking that I could just keep it in the seat with me during flight. Does anyone have experience in this situation? If I am not allowed to do a carry on with this kite, I would consider a travel kite small enough to pack in my suitcase. In that case are there any suggestions on a kite that would at least do basic slack line tricks with out to much difficulty? Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmahnic Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 I don't know if the Hypnotist folds the leading edge, but I've traveled with a quantum to Europe and the States as a carry on, holding it in my hand, standing beside my leg on the flight. No questions asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerislandbrew Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Great, Thanks! Good to know. The hypnotist has a 10" greater wing span then the quantum, and the leading edge breaks down. It would be comparable in the case, so I think it should be ok to fly......(pun intended) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfish Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 I've used a document tube, also known as a poster tube in academic circles. The kind that people use to bring their posters to conferences if you're familiar with that. It fits in the over head bin of a plane. I'm guessing the airline people are also used to seeing those containers, so they won't even know you have a kite inside. Mine is adjustable, set to about 36" long to fit my kites folded down all the way, diameter around 4", so length+width+height comes out under 45". Some airlines say l+w+h < 45" is allowed as carry on, in addition to the specific l, w, h measurements, although I seem to have a harder and harder time finding ones that explicitly say the 45". Haven't had problems with the poster tube. Even had a flight attendant ask if I wanted to put it in the coat closet as I was boarding. I said sure, why not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northwavesailor Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 Not sure what length the Prism is broken down. We use a 4" plastic Alvin document tube to transport a few Revs or a larger 5" Sage fishing rod case for more kites. The Alvin tube is inexpensive and will give good protection in the overhead bin. The Sage is WAY more serious, and a few more $$$, but very well made and nothing will damage your kites with these tubes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 If you can break down the leading edge, it will be fine for carry on (easily fits above other bags in the overhead). Just make sure you don't try to bring any kite stakes as carry on, pointy ends and all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Sullivan Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 I've also traveled with a Quantum. As I passed through security, I got the ruff "is that a pool cue!? Cuz you can't have a pool cue!" I said it was a kite and walked right by. I actually also had the bigger prism snapshot with me too. My lap was full of kites but is was only a few hour ride. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmadz Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 I've also traveled with a Quantum. As I passed through security, I got the ruff "is that a pool cue!? Cuz you can't have a pool cue!" I said it was a kite and walked right by. I actually also had the bigger prism snapshot with me too. My lap was full of kites but is was only a few hour ride. Ugh. What we don't do for our kit...family. Family. Yeah. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodo Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 I have used 4" PVC with end caps and checked kites on longer flights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerislandbrew Posted April 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 Thanks, I bought a light weight PVC tube with end caps. 36"L x 4" with end caps. I'm hoping that I can carry on a small suitcase plus the tube for kites and put them up in the overhead. I usually travel with a suitcase up in the overhead and a back pack camera bag in the seat (under the seat during flight.) It would be one suitcase and one personal item. Hope it flies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Should be fine, those specs will allow you to place the tube ON TOP of existing luggage in the overhead - zero impact to fellow passengers and crew. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfish Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 One more thought. I believe the OP said he also acquired a Rev. If the 2 kites don't fit in the tube together, take the frame out of the Rev, put the frame in the tube, and fold/roll up the sail smaller and put it somewhere else (like in your suitcase). Get more kite for the space. I got 1 dualie, 4 Rev frames, 1 SLK, and a medium-sized indoor glider in my 4 1/2 in diameter tube if I remember correctly. That's a lot of kites for the space. Good luck. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerislandbrew Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Wow, You know how to pack! I guess I'll be all set. I have already put the dual line and a rev in the tube together, so it should work good. If I can figure how to get all that and my other dual Prism kite, I would have it made! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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