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I fly a couple times a month with my gear and it's always different. I try to ship it if possible. I checked all my gear in once with Southwest and was called back through security because the case was over 100 pounds. I had to bring a couple of batteries back through security and of course that led to a full cavity check. I keep my big case to under 100 lbs no matter what. I've been Fed-Exing the gear lately. Production seems to like that better and they don't blink at the price. Fed-Ex will also react differently to the same shipment. I shipped my cart last time and had no problem out of LA, but they wouldn't ship it back out of Baltimore! They had to ship the cart freight, and then the guy that delivered it was supprised that they took it. All I can say is call ahead, no matter how you are getting your gear there. Write down the info with the person's name (preferably a manager) and the rule number. Every airline I've gone through has had different rates, rules, and each person you deal with either dosen't know or has a different set of rules. Good Luck Dan

Ron: Count me in ( based on work schedule) Hey, what about another off-road adventure? I got a new truck, and need to break it in. And No, Ron, it's not a new Hummer Alpha! Dan Ayers

I'm going to shoot a feature on HD and they are getting the camera from who knows where, and wonder if I can get a miranda or Icon. Does anyone have one they can rent for a week? Thanks Dan (818) 425-7252

Does anyone have any good shipping companies they use? Thanks Dan

The 5th works great for me. My Suzuki is a motorcycle, yes Ron, some peope don't drive on 4 wheels!! I'll try to bring both. I also have room for 4 other people, so if anyone else wants to come, I'll share my bike and Suburban which ever is available so it will be fun! We do need more ops with SUV's or Bikes. Come on everyone, lets make it a big event. Dan Ayers

I'm in town after Memorial Day. I'm up for any time after that. I found out that my Suzuki is ok for the trails, so I can do both. Since Gorman would be fine for my suburban it still would be fun to bring the cycle too. Somebody could use it. Let's just make a date for the 4th of June! Let's get all of the people we can. How about camping up there? Anyone interested? Dan Ayers, S.O.C.

Ron: I'm there! If anyone want's to ride up I have room for four more people, plus lots of room for stuff. Do you need a green sticker for a bike? I could bring up my bike too. I'll call you back this week Ron. Take Care Dan Ayers

Ron: I'm there. Where are these trails? I've been around Big Bear, but where are these? It all sounds like fun. Who else want's to come?

Ron: I think I can make May 7th. Are you camping up there? I also can bring my Suzuki and 7 others can ride along, and still have room to bring plenty of beer. Dan Ayers

Ron: We need to schedule another steadicam off road event. I wasn't able to go to the others, but would love to now. Of course I need to go with you since my suburban is limited in the trails I can fit through. I can't follow the Jeep guys! Lets Go!! Dan Ayers

Anyone trying to sell their steadimags? Looking for the SL cine 435 mags, would prefer three, but I'm open to anything. Thanks Dan Ayers