queequeg Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 So has anyone had problems with the TSA carrying board tuning tools on as carry-on? I have a case for my tuning stuff that won't quite fit in my board bag. I think it'll be ok but I could see them wigging out about the files. The sharpest thing on there is the files, and err ... they're files ... not a problem? or bad idea? I hate having to worry about this garbage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heroshmero Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I personally wouldn't chance it. It would suck to have to surrender your tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Gah .... at this point, I think I'm just gonna have to risk it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjvircks Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 So... how did this turn out? Inquiring minds want to know! Well, not really. I prefer dull edges to match my wit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjvircks Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 A few years ago I did have to surrender a file. It was a standard flat file 1 inch wide about 10 inches long with one squared off end and the other somewhat pointed (fits into a handle). They were scared of the pointed end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrutton Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Not quite board tuning tools, but I had to surrender two screwdrivers that I carried on in my fin-bag (summer vacation). The baggage X ray guy showed me the shiny pointy things on his viewer, and I pulled them out and surrendered them. They started hassling me about the fiberglass fins next, and after seeking a second opinion, let me carry those on. I wouldn't carry files in a carry on, they might think you could use them as torture devices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 I saw something in the paper the other day about tools over 6 inches being banned from Feb 1, 2011. I just saw it in passing so didn't have time to read all the details, but it looks as if they're cracking down on tools now too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heroshmero Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 So queequeg, I don't think I met you at SES, did you make it on with your tools? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 So I just got back from SES with no problems. The security people at Vail did put the tuning kit box through the x-ray machine detector three different times (not sure why they didn't just open it up). I was actually pretty surprised that nobody ever even wanted to open it up, I had three files, different diamond stones, waxes, scraper, brushes, epoxies, clamps, bevels, iron, sidewall planer etc, etc, etc ... Your mileage may vary of course, but I did not encounter any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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