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jjarman
14-08-2006, 19:18
Anyone had issues traveling with a Powerball Metal?

Just curious, but I know airport security around here might just blow up my bag if it had a metal orb with a digital "timer" on top in it, especially these days.

Stories, experiences, or thoughts?

What mainly got me thinking this way was I am considering getting one as a present for a family member that travels internationally a lot and doesn't have access to any easy form of exercise.
The Force
15-08-2006, 08:06
Knowing that the world has become rather paranoid these days, I have the feeling that it could be risky to take a powerball in your hand luggage.

The Force
Enda
15-08-2006, 09:06
Knowing that the world has become rather paranoid these days, I have the feeling that it could be risky to take a powerball in your hand luggage.

Agreed.

I can't imagine that you would have any problems in your luggage, but in carry-on bags it would be a different story.

I remember even a few months ago travelling with a Neon in my hand luggage and wondering what the hell was going on when I ended up having 2-3 security looking at an 'object' in my bag on the x-ray!

Of course, cue some quick explanations (and my patented sales pitch :D) and I was on my merry way!
jjarman
15-08-2006, 18:09
Knowing that the world has become rather paranoid these days, I have the feeling that it could be risky to take a powerball in your hand luggage.

I wish things were so uptight, I actually felt safer back then.
Makes sense to avoid the carry-on/hand luggage, especially with a Metal one.
Packing in your regular luggage would be a better choice.

I'm sure most security personnel would realize quickly that it wasn't a threat especially when given an explanation of what it is.

I suppose one could always dissasemble it and pack it in a clean ziplockit if they were really worried. Once apart it wouldn't look like anything suspicious.


Of course, cue some quick explanations (and my patented sales pitch :D) and I was on my merry way!


Of course after Enda's pitch, I'm sure that at least one airport has quite a few employees that are now also avid Powerball enthusiasts.

I once got stopped for an hour and a half over a small metal clock I had. I travel with a plastic one now.

Thanks for sharing!

Cheers.
Sayex
16-08-2006, 01:10
Agreed.

I remember even a few months ago travelling with a Neon in my hand luggage and wondering what the hell was going on when I ended up having 2-3 security looking at an 'object' in my bag on the x-ray!

Of course, cue some quick explanations (and my patented sales pitch :D) and I was on my merry way!

i think that a metal powerball would be a different story....
its a round metal ball with a counter xD
i guess that som epeople would get a little scared with it ON the plane... if they are next to you
DarrinSimon
17-08-2006, 15:07
Heh, Mr. security officer if you don't let me on the plane with my Metal PB I will spin it up to 10,000 and make you touch the rotor!!!
Adrena1in
17-08-2006, 15:31
i guess that som epeople would get a little scared with it ON the plaine... if they are next to youIt'd be like the film "Speed". I have to keep it above 8,000 revs or it'll blow!!
Sayex
17-08-2006, 19:26
It'd be like the film "Speed". I have to keep it above 8,000 revs or it'll blow!!

XDDD lol hahahha
keep it at 9000 for an hour is exhausting =D
Adrena1in
17-08-2006, 20:41
XDDD lol hahahha
keep it at 9000 for an hour is exhausting =D
With a 250Hz, yes. With a 350Hz...I couldn't.
Sayex
17-08-2006, 22:45
With a 250Hz, yes. With a 350Hz...I couldn't.

i think i can manage to keep 8000-9000 ith the metal one for a pretty long time... ill give it a try tomorrow... todays its my resting day =D