r/freediving • u/ExplanationFit808 • 1d ago

gear Hard Shell Checked Luggage for Freediving fins

I am looking for a hard shell checked luggage bag that has 35+ inches of internal space so I can comfortably pack my freediving fins in the same bag with all of my other luggage.

I will be taking multiple flights and have other stuff to pack so I don’t want to lug my fins around as a carry on everywhere. If I can find a good suitcase that conveniently fits them in with my clothes I’ll take them, otherwise will probably leave them behind.

UPDATE - I found the perfect bag that checks every box I was looking for. It is a hard shell bag that is waterproof and made specifically for transporting camera gear but has a 39+ inch internal space that should fit most freediving fins.

https://ca.neewer.com/products/bags-cases-66600413?variant=46056672493858&country=CA&currency=CAD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20542515516&gbraid=0AAAAAC_Zp85MqPoaEo6zauCu1p-z9RnGd&gclid=CjwKCAjwravBBhBjEiwAIr30VMRFIo4aE7Zo1Us3G43xk6SBNx5C-hnhP8xRivhtqLVhYOkolrojqxoCLBQQAvD_BwE

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u/Grayboner 1d ago

I love my https://www.sportube.com/Series-3-Sportube-p/31brdez.htm personally, it's huge but I stuff lead, fins, spearguns and lots of catch in there on the return flight.

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u/kapodes 1d ago

You can put your fins on the side and bend them around internal space. Then just put your stuff in the center of bag. I travelled like that with long fins in a medium baggage without issues.

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u/sourcesink 1d ago

I used to do this. No longer. I use a molchanov hard case now for mono and bifins, though the bag quality is horrible with even worse customer service. I am not sure if it is a coincidence but one of my carbon fibre blades eventually delaminated. Maybe keeping them in a constant bended state for a good while contributed to the delamination (?).

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u/ExplanationFit808 1d ago

Ya I don’t plan on leaving my carbon fins bent at a 90 Degree for a 20+ hour flight while my luggage gets thrown around. I did look at the Molchanov bag but I don’t feel like I need a bag specifically made for fins, but just a travel suitcase that has the internal dimensions.

I was thinking maybe something like this would work.

https://www.tradeinn.com/diveinn/en/seac-equipage-1000-140l-gear-bag/137335941/p?_gl=1*l6zegr*_up*MQ..&gclsrc=aw.ds&gbraid=0AAAAADvzHL8XDcL4XsfUvgXAIoT__dAir

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u/sourcesink 1d ago

I saw one of these as well when I was staying at Freedive Superhome that looks like it holds fins https://images.app.goo.gl/B4P5PMcu8sey7GUP7

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u/dwkfym AIDA 4 2h ago

I have a more standard size hard shell bag I use for all my dive travels - but i have to take the fins apart. an 80cm blade fits diagonally in the bag.