Umbrella Question

vwkeepontruckin · Aug 04 2005, 01:39 PM

For those of you who have flown to Disc Golf tournies before, how do you travel with your umbrella? I would hate to be with out one with the way weather is up in Flagstaff, yet I don't wanna have to buy a new one once I'm there. What should I do!?

twoputtok · Aug 04 2005, 01:50 PM

Buy a new one at Wal-Mart and chock it up as part of the cost of the trip. They have some real nice ones for $9. Worth it considering the hassel of packing one.

vwkeepontruckin · Aug 04 2005, 06:02 PM

Yeah, thats what I'm going to have to do.

anita · Aug 04 2005, 06:26 PM

Chris -

It depends on how big of an umbrella you need. I have a Tote's umbrella that folds down to about a foot long. It has about a 4' wingspan when it's open. I've taken it on every plane trip for the last 10 years. It fits nicely on the golf bag, too. Not too bulky.

If you need a jumbo golf umbrella, then definately hit the Walmart. You can get a cheapo and then give it away to someone who drove to Worlds.

Good luck, BTW. Make us proud!

Aug 04 2005, 10:18 PM

Another option is to check the umbrella as baggage if you have the bag allowance to do so. Be sure to put it in a cardboard box to prevent breakage.

-D

eddie_ogburn · Aug 04 2005, 10:20 PM

I've always been able to carry on my umbrella.

vwkeepontruckin · Aug 05 2005, 03:51 AM

Quote:

I've always been able to carry on my umbrella.

Wow, really? I may try that.

Aug 04 2005, 01:39 PM	#1
vwkeepontruckin PDGA Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Anytown USA Posts: 1,583	Umbrella Question For those of you who have flown to Disc Golf tournies before, how do you travel with your umbrella? I would hate to be with out one with the way weather is up in Flagstaff, yet I don't wanna have to buy a new one once I'm there. What should I do!?

Aug 04 2005, 01:50 PM	#2
twoputtok PDGA Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tulsa Ok. Posts: 10,360	Re: Umbrella Question Buy a new one at Wal-Mart and chock it up as part of the cost of the trip. They have some real nice ones for $9. Worth it considering the hassel of packing one.

Aug 04 2005, 06:02 PM	#3
vwkeepontruckin PDGA Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Anytown USA Posts: 1,583	Re: Umbrella Question Yeah, thats what I'm going to have to do.

Aug 04 2005, 06:26 PM	#4
anita PDGA Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sec. 4 Row 7, seat 19 Posts: 651	Re: Umbrella Question Chris - It depends on how big of an umbrella you need. I have a Tote's umbrella that folds down to about a foot long. It has about a 4' wingspan when it's open. I've taken it on every plane trip for the last 10 years. It fits nicely on the golf bag, too. Not too bulky. If you need a jumbo golf umbrella, then definately hit the Walmart. You can get a cheapo and then give it away to someone who drove to Worlds. Good luck, BTW. Make us proud!

Aug 04 2005, 10:18 PM	#5
Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Umbrella Question Another option is to check the umbrella as baggage if you have the bag allowance to do so. Be sure to put it in a cardboard box to prevent breakage. -D

Aug 04 2005, 10:20 PM	#6
eddie_ogburn Membership Expired Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Capital City, NC Posts: 1,410	Re: Umbrella Question I've always been able to carry on my umbrella. __________________ <font color="blue">TEAM Sun King </font> http://www.sunkingdiscs.com A lot of people play disc golf, but there are very few disc golfers...

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