el_pablo
Joined: Apr 16, 2012
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Posted on Jul 09 2024 11:42 AM
Question for the travelling musician, would you fly with a surfy bear metal packed in your checked luggage (hard shell suitcase)? If yes, any advice for packing, in addition to foam blocking the springs? I’m flying from France to Australia. I’ll be staying for a few months, jamming and possibly a gig or two. Am I asking for trouble and better off just taking my topanga?
— Paul
The Dead Planet Surfers
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BB_Bunny
Joined: Sep 13, 2020
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Posted on Jul 10 2024 07:00 PM
The surfy bear is pretty low tech and solidly built. The biggest thing to worry about would be something happening to the springs if your suitcase takes a REALLY hard hit, but you've already mentioned foam blocking them which should keep them from jostling about too much. Maybe wrap some clothes around the exterior to cushion it from sharp impacts and prevent the knobs from getting caught on something, but the thing is made of metal and doesn't really have parts that can snap off. You should be fine.
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edwardsand
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Posted on Jul 11 2024 10:05 AM
Yep, you should be fine with that plan. Just remember to take the foam block off the springs before trying to play.
It's a far better option than trying to fly with a tube unit.
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el_pablo
Joined: Apr 16, 2012
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Posted on Jul 22 2024 09:44 PM
I arrived at my destination, fired up the surfy bear and all sounding ok. Thanks for the sound advice.
— Paul
The Dead Planet Surfers
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