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Sportube Single Ski Case

$129.95

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Item # 638690

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Welcomed by airlines and shippers, the Sportube Single Ski Case is made from impact-resistant, high-density polyethylene to protect your expensive skis.

Sportube Single Ski Case holds one pair of alpine skis and poles, telescoping to adjust to the length of your skis—up to 207cm
Foam pads at each end cushion and protect skis
Wheels make it super-easy to maneuver and transport; simply pull it through the airport or across the parking lot
Can be securely strapped to car top racks for vehicular transportation
High-density polyethylene is cold- and impact-resistant to withstand winter temperatures without cracking and rough treatment from baggage handlers
Wheels are made from high-impact rubber with steel bearings for long-lasting durability
Please note: to get skis to fit into case it's essential to flip skis tail-to-nose and put the bases facing outward (like a pair of shoes in a shoe box)

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Sportube Single Ski Case Customer Reviews

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Sportube Single Ski Case

4.1

(based on 7 reviews)

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Durable (4)
Protective (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Travel (6)

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Feb

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Solid Product

By Mondo824

from Connecticut

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Durable
Protective

Cons

Handle Is Uncomfortable
Time Consuming

Best Uses

Extended Trips
Travel

Comments about Sportube Single Ski Case:

I bought this product before a trip to Lake Tahoe to make sure my skis made it there in one piece. Once everything is packed in the case, it is very secure and items do not shift. My equipment made it there safely and the product served its purpose. It is a little tedious to put on the rubber straps on the ski breaks and slide the skis into the case but not really an issue. It has wheels which is great, although I found myself carrying the case because it was easier to maneuver that way. It comes with a wheeling handle which is removable and a nice feature because the handle tends to be sharp along the underside. I think its a great product overall. It may be a bit pricey but you have to think of what it will be protecting which is probably expensive equipment. It seems like they offer a wide range of sizes of their cases to carry a variety of equipment, which I assume all work well. This was perfect for me as I only intended to carry one pair of skis for myself. I usually don't write reviews, but there were very few for this product and I think anyone interested should know that it is worth investing in.

Service and delivery comments:

I chose in-store pick-up to avoid shipping fees. It shipped ahead of schedule and there were no issues with picking it up at the store.

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Mar

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

excellent travel case

By asp2012

from Albuquerque NM

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Great Capacity
Lightweight
Protective

Cons

Best Uses

Travel

Comments about Sportube Single Ski Case:

Great for checking with the airlines! More protection than a cloth bag.

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Jan

2011

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Almost Perfect

By Alfajores

from New Orleans, LA

About Me On The Mountain

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Pros

Durable
Great Capacity
Protective

Cons

Too Small
Uncomfortable Strap

Best Uses

Extended Trips
Travel

Comments about Sportube Single Ski Case:

I have used this case for long storm chasing trips in South America and ski travel throughout North America. Was once approached by a SWAT team in Buenos Aires since they thought I had a bomb/rocket launcher when I went to a bank because the case looks so menacing. It protected my skis from numerous flights, baggage handlers, and bus drivers around the world.

Recently I found that it will NOT hold my new powder skis as the AT bindings make the skis too thick and the brakes are too wide to fit inside. ONLY use this with Alpine Bindings or Dynafit/Tele gear. I found that they do not handle tip widths above 135mm without major issues.

I prefer the hard cases for the lack of insurance issues with the airlines and big Airlines do not charge fees for skiers with these cases over the soft bags. Telescoping poles are much better to get into the box than full poles.

One last note, the built in handles will cut your knuckles open in hurried handling of the bag. To avoid this, wrap them thoroughly with duct tape.

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Jan

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Does NOT fit "ALL ski or binding types"

By JoeP

from Seattle

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Pros

Cons

Does NOT fit AT bindings
Too Small

Best Uses

Expensive paper weight

Comments about Sportube Single Ski Case:

There is a sticker on this product that states "Fits all skis and binding types" I guess by "ALL" they mean all except AT bindings. I know for a fact it doesn't fit my powder skis with AT bindings. If you have skinny straight skis from 1980 with little tiny bindings, this is the product for you.

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Nov

2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Sportube Single Ski Case

By TurboDukers69

from Golden, CO

About Me Competitive Athlete

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Pros

Compact
Durable

Cons

Best Uses

Travel

Comments about Sportube Single Ski Case:

This case protected my skis when I traveled from Syracuse, NY to Denver, CO for a ski trip. I actually saw the airline people throw my gear and others. I was so glad I had this case!

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Nov

2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The way to go

By Skiohio

from Ohio

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Pros

Durable

Cons

Locking pin

Best Uses

Travel

Comments about Sportube Single Ski Case:

I've used this for the last couple of seasons, traveling all over US and Canada.

Incomparably better than soft cases - no worries or damage when using this. Wheels on the case are really welcome at the end of a long day hauling gear into and out of airports.

Just be sure to replace the basic lock pin - it doesn't survive through handling by TSA and the airlines. Pony up for the combo lock to keep the case closed correctly.

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Feb

2009

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Best gear protection when flying

By quattrosam

from Playa Vista, CA

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Lightweight
Protective
Water Resistant

Cons

Uncomfortable Strap

Best Uses

Travel

Comments about Sportube Single Ski Case:

I use this whenever traveling by air. Being a hard case, you know your skis and poles will be protected when the baggage handlers toss around and stack bags on top of each other. While not the easiest to maneuver and carry (the wheels help), it definitely provides peace of mind. You'll need to secure ski brakes with the included rubber bands before it will fit inside the case. The case halves nestle together to half the total length for convenient storage.