Carry-On Regulator??

[UB]

I am planning a trip and wanted to know if there would be any issues if I carry-on my reg and computer? Has anyone ever been told they have to check them?

 

[slingshot]

I routinely carry on my regs, computer, mask and camera. No trouble so far, although I've had my bag hand searched at San Francisco International on
many occasions.

 

[down4fun]

I put almost all my dive gear into a carry on (regs, puter, mask, bp/W) and never had a problem.

 

[yakivet]

I am planning a trip and wanted to know if there would be any issues if I carry-on my reg and computer? Has anyone ever been told they have to check them?

I generally carry on anything that I don't want to develop legs and walk away. TSA may not be too bright, but they do know what scuba gear looks like. Just leave the dive knife in the checked luggage :05:

 

[Zenshift]

No problems.

 

[Thalassamania]

Here ate the TSA rules:

Transporting Scuba Equipment

Some scuba gear can be transported on-board the aircraft. Please refer to the guidelines below:

Regulators, Buoyancy Compensators and mask, snorkel and fins are all acceptable as checked or carry-on baggage.
A compressed gas cylinder is allowed in carry-on or checked baggage ONLY if the regulator valve is completely disconnected from the cylinder and the cylinder is no longer sealed (i.e. the cylinder has an open end). The cylinder must have an opening to allow for a visual inspection inside. TSA Security Screeners will NOT remove the seal/regulator valve from the cylinder at the checkpoint. If the cylinder is sealed (i.e. the regulator valve is still attached), the cylinder is prohibited and not permitted through the security checkpoint, regardless of the reading on the pressure gauge indicator. TSA Security Screeners must visibly ensure that the cylinder is completely empty and that there are no prohibited items inside.
NOTE: There is a compressed gas cylinder exception for both carry-on and checked baggage that allows 2 compressed gas cylinders fitted into a self-inflating life-jacket and 2 spare cartridges with the approval of the aircraft operator.
Knives and tools are prohibited from carry-on luggage. These items should be packed in checked luggage. Any sharp objects packed in checked luggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and security screeners.
Spear guns are prohibited from carry-on luggage. These items should be packed in checked luggage.

 

[DEEPLOU]

I generally carry on anything that I don't want to develop legs and walk away. TSA may not be too bright, but they do know what scuba gear looks like. Just leave the dive knife in the checked luggage :05:

While I too regualrly carry-on regulators and dive computers, I disagree with the statement: but they do know what scuba gear looks like.

Almost every time I go through the screening, they look at in the X ray machine, then open it up reinspect it, and give the quirried look of "what is it?".

And this has happened in airports where one would expect to see a large number of divers going through.

Also if you decide to check a regulator, don't check that dive computer. If it is accidently punched on at 30,000 ft it could be a problem.

 

[dannobee]

Also if you decide to check a regulator, don't check that dive computer. If it is accidently punched on at 30,000 ft it could be a problem.

I had this problem in Kona with my daughter's computer. It had some "alt" warning on it that I'd never seen. We reset it and a couple of minutes later it was good to go. I checked the owner's manual after we got home and we, by pure dumb luck, did exactly what it said to do. If you happen to press any of the buttons while on the plane, it might "think" that you're doing an altititude dive (cabins are pressurized to 8000 feet or something). Learn how to reset it before you go on your trip.

 

[homo maris]

I generally carry on anything that I don't want to develop legs and walk away. TSA may not be too bright, but they do know what scuba gear looks like.

I disagree. This is an urban legend.

The main reason why you want to carry on your expensive items is the airline's limited liability for checked luggage. They value the content of your luggage based on it's weight (about $20 per kg). That does not go far to pay for damaged diving equipment. Carry on luggage has also low liability limits ($400) but at least it is in your hands and thus unlikely to be delayed.
This is why I carry on my regulator and computer, so they don't arrive after I surface.
JL

 

[Doc]

I disagree. This is an urban legend.

The main reason why you want to carry on your expensive items is the airline's limited liability for checked luggage.

Well said. The incidence of theivery from baggage is way down.

Has anyone here ever tried to re-sell SCUBA gear? Theives know what will sell and what won't. Used SCUBA gear is hard to secrete (bulky) and worthle$$.

That doesn't mean it can't get lost.