DPV as a carry on bag?

[sanjose80]

Hi Folks,

Going to Big Island on Hawaii Airlines. Was planning to take a Sea Doo GTI Sea Scooter along mostly for snorkeling. Anybody have any experience carrying a DPV on an airplane...carry on vs checked in? Are the airlines/TSA OK with it? I called the airlines but the person was not quite sure on what this is...she thought it should be fine if the battery is removed and kept separataly.

 

[HBDiveGirl]

Check this thread for the ultimate instructional essay on how to identify dive gear and DPVs for fast passage through TSA.

http://www.divematrix.com/showthread.php?t=12895

I've used this process three times and have had no problems on any flight.

A big smile and genuine enthusiasm always helps.

Have fun!

~~~~~~
Claudette


"If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough."
--Albert Einstein

 

[sanjose80]

Thanks Claudette!! Thats pretty nice. I saw that you carried the DPV in check in and the battery with you in the cabin. The one I have is only 18lbs and the battery is a lead acid sealed one. You think I can carry the whole thing with me in the cabin?

 

[Peter_C]

You think I can carry the whole thing with me in the cabin?

Have you tried putting it into a carry on approved bag? The dimensions are what is important.

 

[sanjose80]

It actually came with a bag. Their website says its the right size for a carry on (its 24" long though). I just cannot find anything on the battery etc.

 

[Jon Nellis]

... I just cannot find anything on the battery etc.

To ship SLA batteries as air cargo, they must be labeled "NON-SPILLABLE" by the manufacturer. The rapid pressure changes can cause some SLA batteries to vent. As for airline carry-on, there's not much guidance, but if it does vent, it SHOULD only vent gas, not liquid, but it MIGHT vent acid if it is a cheap counterfeit battery that comes with an inexpensive product from a country know for counterfeit products (and lead laced toys, hint hint).





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[sanjose80]

Thanks All!! Did not have any trouble taking it with me. Realized later that could have rented them there as well.