Traveling with grenade weights

[mentalmarine]

Originally Posted by Crimediver

Those aren't grenade weights. Back in the 80's I had grenade weights. They looked exactly like a pineapple grenade. They were vinyl dipped lead weights made by Sea Pearls....

I want some of those!!!!

[terrillja]

Originally Posted by Crimediver

Those aren't grenade weights. Back in the 80's I had grenade weights. They looked exactly like a pineapple grenade. They were vinyl dipped lead weights made by Sea Pearls. I see some every once in a while. I had about 4 of them on my weight belt, looked like I was going to hit Omaha Beach at Normandy. They also had some for the less manly that looked like sea shells. Anybody remember them ? They would set off Devcon 3 with the TSA if you took them along to dive.

I saw some of those on ebay a while ago. Those sure would be interesting going through the baggage screeners...

[Crimediver]

I've seen them from time to time but as far as diving them they sucked . They were the size of a real grenade and the webbing went through the middle of them and they dug into my skinny frame. As a novelty they were OK, but very uncomfortable. I wish I still had mine, though....

[CompuDude]

We call those bullet weights.

I never fly with weights, however... it's somewhat pointless, when weights are easily available at any travel destination.

I've heard horror stories about travel, but never had an issue when I hand my bags to the handler and make sure they know I have "scuba equipment" and "lighting battery packs" in my carry ons and checked luggage. As long as they have context in mind when they first look at the pictures on the x-ray machine, things go smoothly. What you want to avoid is any sense of surprise...

[WaScubaDude]

On our last trip thru TSA they flagged me but checked and checked the wrong carry on. The one with the regs, lights, wrenches etc. sat on the floor and I think I heard it laughing out loud. While they bomb sniffed the bag with my shave kit.

[DeeDoubleYou]

Thank you everyone! Great feedback!

Bullet weights have been returned!

This will be my first trip with my new gear and I want to make sure I have all my bases covered! 3 short days till face off with TSA personnel, wish me luck!!

[Bert]

Hay DeeDoubleYou.
off topic empty a water bottle or two and take them to the airport that was you wont have to pay 2.30+ for a bottle of water

[Rockinmd]

I do most of my diving long distance and carry on my reg and camera/strobe. the xray techs usually pause a sec and give me a funny look and I say "scuba gear" they nod and pass it with out problems. but then again, they all seem to operated on their own separate set of rules so no telling what will happen the next time.

I do seem to get the rag swipe and test for nitrogen routine a lot but that takes only a minute or two.

but your best bet is to always carry it on. that way you have control over it and can explain it to who ever checks.

[Duckydiver]

I brought ankle weights through the TSA, It definetly cought their attention, all went well though.

[DeeDoubleYou]

Originally Posted by Bert

Hay DeeDoubleYou.
off topic empty a water bottle or two and take them to the airport that was you wont have to pay 2.30+ for a bottle of water

Now that is a fantastic idea! I'll pack my nalgene bottle, empty of course. Wow, it sure is the small things that really make me say "hmmmmm..."