Helmets as hand luggage

stealth.pilot · 05-29-2013, 04:55 PM

Turns out helmets have to be work at the M Track Day next week.

Does anyone know if a helmet counts as a piece of hand luggage, or can you bring a 22" carry-on, a briefcase and a helmet?

PatrickC23 · 05-29-2013, 04:59 PM

Wear it as a hat

richard in NC · 05-29-2013, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

Turns out helmets have to be work at the M Track Day next week.

Does anyone know if a helmet counts as a piece of hand luggage, or can you bring a 22" carry-on, a briefcase and a helmet?

I checked mine in its box last fall. At $25 each way. I was hoping to not have to do that this time. Oh well. But I do have a helmet sock and maybe use a loaner helmet?

wrsbmw · 05-29-2013, 05:13 PM

for $1300 they should provide them.............

I decided to pass on this. I don't need to stay at the W and they insist on including it in the cost. I will wait for a local event to book the track and take my car over there at some point. I am sure you guys will enjoy the track and the city, or what you see of it.

stealth.pilot · 05-29-2013, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by wrsbmw

for $1300 they should provide them.............

I decided to pass on this. I don't need to stay at the W and they insist on including it in the cost. I will wait for a local event to book the track and take my car over there at some point. I am sure you guys will enjoy the track and the city, or what you see of it.

They do provide them, but I'd rather wear my own.

Maybe I'll just ship it.

stealth.pilot · 05-29-2013, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by PatrickC23

Wear it as a hat

I wonder what they can do if you claim its part of your attire not hand luggage.

avlnch · 05-29-2013, 07:39 PM

wear it as a hat... hahaha

py0413 · 05-29-2013, 07:45 PM

A plane travels much faster than any cars going around a race track so if driving requires one for safety issue, what's not appropriate for wearing one when being on a plane. I like to use that as an excuse but I think the security guys at the airport will beat me down to the ground. Haha

stealth.pilot · 05-29-2013, 07:57 PM

I did some googling, and was encouraged by this post on a member on LotusTalk

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Originally Posted by The Goat

I always wear my helmet on my head when it taking it with me on a flight. I never fail to take home the most attractive flight attendant when I do. I fully recommend you try it.

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Originally Posted by BGSterling

Depending on the mood of the gate agent, the helmet will be your "one personal item". That means you can carry one piece of luggage still (e.g. a rollerboard). If you need to carry a briefcase, laptop, or something too, you're back to wearing the helmet. What a bonus! Extra luggage and the hottest flight attendant!

-Brad

PatrickC23 · 05-29-2013, 08:26 PM

If youre dead set on bringing on, use a large duffel instead and secure the helmet to the duffel with a strap, and throw it over your shoulder so its behind u. If they say no, gate check the bag.

B-1Pilot · 05-29-2013, 10:15 PM

I wear my helmet everytime I get on a plane... even when I'm back in first class:

Tylerstar · 05-29-2013, 10:18 PM

I would just wear the gloves and helmet on the plane.

URBAN LEGEND · 05-29-2013, 10:37 PM

Last place I would put my AGV GP Tech Rossi replica helmets would be in check in baggage. It's coming in with me.

stealth.pilot · 05-29-2013, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

Last place I would put my AGV GP Tech Rossi replica helmets would be in check in baggage. It's coming in with me.

Agree. Here is a cautionary tale on checking a helmet.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel...-ride/1801571/

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