wocketpatch
Junior Member
Hi all, anyone had any experience bringing drums on a flight as checked baggage? I'm particularly concerned with my kick drum.. The max size on most airlines is 62 linear inches per bag. This is generally measured as L + W + H by the airline. My kick drum bag for my 20" kick (18" depth) measures 23" (dia) by 21" on the outside. If it were to be measured by this formula it comes to 67 linear inches, 5 inches too large. However, basic geometry tells us that since this is a ROUND object, the linear length is actually not calculated the same way as a normal suitcase. With my limited math skills, I get 60" linear length (correct me if I'm wrong) which means it should actually squeak by. I worry though about being caught at the baggage counter with my kick drum -- oversize baggage fee for my airline is $80.
Anybody had experience with trying to bring a 20" kick drum on a plane as checked baggage? I am considering buying an 18" kick as I've got a few flights coming up where I'd like to bring it -- however, I'm having a hell of a time finding such a kick without having to buy a whole jazz or "bop" kit -- the rest of which I don't need.. plus, truth be told, I don't really have the money to be spending on another kick drum when I already have 2, especially because I'd feel inclined to pick up a Kelly SHU for the lil' bugger to keep it easily mic'd up.. Still, I'd rather get something for my money in the way of a new 18" kick if the probability of getting stuck with hefty oversize baggage fees is high... Dilemmas!!!!
Thanks for any input on this.
Anybody had experience with trying to bring a 20" kick drum on a plane as checked baggage? I am considering buying an 18" kick as I've got a few flights coming up where I'd like to bring it -- however, I'm having a hell of a time finding such a kick without having to buy a whole jazz or "bop" kit -- the rest of which I don't need.. plus, truth be told, I don't really have the money to be spending on another kick drum when I already have 2, especially because I'd feel inclined to pick up a Kelly SHU for the lil' bugger to keep it easily mic'd up.. Still, I'd rather get something for my money in the way of a new 18" kick if the probability of getting stuck with hefty oversize baggage fees is high... Dilemmas!!!!
Thanks for any input on this.