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How to bring you and your fencing bag safely to a competition

Are you a fencer who will be flying? If so, then you should consider some tips to make your trip as smooth as possible. We learned in kindergarten that airplanes, buses, and cars are different modes of transportation. However, as adults, we must consider some of the logistical differences before packing our fencing equipment before flying. If you are flying to another region, another country, or another continent, here are some steps to help make the experience as smooth as your fencing moves:

1. Buy the right fencing bag

Buying the right fencing bag for you can be more challenging than it might seem at first. You have many options to consider, including:

Colour

Durability

features

Size

Style

To help narrow down your options, be sure to consider your particular needs. As a general rule, you should select a large fencing bag with wheels, if you are flying to a fencing competition. Such a bag will be able to store your sword (s), protective gear and anything else you need for your trip. A practical matter to consider is that transporting all that equipment will be quite heavy! Therefore, choosing a fencing bag with wheels will make carrying the bag easier.

2. Consider packing your gear in a hard travel case

One of the hassles of flying is having to pay the airline’s baggage fees. Airlines may charge you if your luggage exceeds the maximum weight allowed. However, if you are flying exclusively to a fencing competition, you probably don’t have a lot of luggage besides your fencing gear and enough clothes for a week or two.

The problem, however, is that airlines tend to charge additional baggage fees, for baggage that exceeds a certain size. The dimension applies to the length, width or height of the luggage. Considering the length of fencing swords, it is very likely that they will exceed the maximum length of an airline’s luggage.

The good news is that airlines allow an exception in luggage dimensions, for hard suitcases for a golf trip. Unfortunately, soft fence cases are not (yet) included in this exclusion. Therefore, if you travel a lot with your fencing equipment, you should consider purchasing a golf travel hard case. This will allow you to avoid additional baggage charges. However, keep in mind that if you still exceed the airline’s maximum luggage weight, you will still have to pay some kind of fee.

3. Check that your fencing equipment is completely secure in your luggage

This is important to prevent your fencing equipment from being destroyed while flying towards your competition’s destination. Double check everything before the airport processes your luggage, to make sure all your equipment is safe in your bags. Fencing equipment is an expensive thing to replace!

When flying to a fencing competition, be sure to follow these aforementioned tips. It will help ensure that you and your fencing team arrive safely at your destination. Then you can focus on your main goal – to win the competition!

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