Question @CarveMan (and anyone else with a Slim Jim) - can I fit much gear in the Slim Jim around my wowen's alpine skis (with bindings attached) and poles?

If anyone has a pic of a packed Slim Jim with extra gear in it I'd love to see. I've checked out the DB vid on the Aussie Skier site, but it's not much help watching them load a set of men's skis without bindings and zipping it up when it comes to getting an idea of extra space.

Cheers!

 

There is sufficient space for several pieces of clothing and smaller items like gloves or sand shoes. You still need a second bag for bulkier items like your boots and helmet. They are much easier to handle around airports and trains than their double ski bag.

 

So are there new models & colours for 2019?

 

Here's how my Slim Jim looked for a short trip. Skis under 160cm. My boots go in the black 2-wheel rolling Transpack and my helmet and goggles are in the Transpack Sidekick. The rolling Transpack fits in an overhead bin. This set up was for a short trip, so I didn't need another small suitcase. I wrap bindings in a towel for a soft case. The white card shows that TSA (USA) opened up the ski bag, which is pretty common.

 

Amazing thanks for the pics @MarzNC and for all the advice @CarveMan & @Slowman !

I'm thinking I could work with a similar set up as you @MarzNC but put my boots in my carry on (duffel style) and my helmet in my checked roller..

 

Unless you cant carry on boots domestically?

 

Will definitely put the helmet in the checked hard shell roller case, I can only imagine how beat up it would get if it went in with the skis

 

Or if struggling with the weight limit wear it on.

 

I’ve always put boots helmet and skis together, never had a scratch..... just lucky I guess

 

Ditto. I only take what I need on the flight as carry on.

 

I keep my boots with me on the plane. Helmet too but that's partially because the small suitcase I check isn't big enough for a helmet. With the Transpack Sidekick, I can put it and my helmet under the seat in front. At least in the middle or window seat (aisle seat space is narrower on U.S. domestic flights).

Have been a couple times when I've gate checked my rolling boot bag, but only on the way home.

Before I got the rolling boot bag, I would carrying my boots in the Sidekick. Would take them out and hand carry them when boarding. Then the boots went in the overhead. I would also have a small rolling carry-on for ski pants, basic ski clothing, gloves, etc. The idea was that if the checked luggage didn't arrive with me, I had what I needed to go skiing. Renting skis is no big deal. Especially when arriving early enough to ski the same afternoon I arrive at the airport.

 

You could. But it sort of defeats the purpose of the Slim Jim. I just use it for skis and poles. That means it's lightweight and can easliy be rolled or lifted and you can swing it into the upright position when negotiating elevators or escalators.

 

Yep, I carry on too. It's a necessary evil IMHO

 

Benefit of good snowboard boots - if I *reaalllllly* want to, I can wear them on the plane, which is much harder for ski boots.

 

Same.

However I always check mine.
Snowboard boots are easier to replace than ski boots.

 

Extreme situation with overweight luggge

 

How much Pocky and Yuzu Shu did you bring home

 

I would add a tele binding to your list and maybe a (hand) drill and bits.

 

Not for some, it seems

 

Yep I could definitely rent anything and everything but my boots - heat moulded with footbeds and heel lifts, fit like a glove, no other boots come close!

 

***Note my feet swim in any boot long enough, not a sh*t boot fitter

 

No jig or glue, just some screws and drive bit for the drill.

 

Harder, not impossible!

 

Of all the people to break it in front of, lucky!