I assume it can be done. Can any of you fine people give some advice or recommendations? I want to send a 460 SDM from the Gold Coast to Tassie.
Also, I'll need a mast bag (empty) in order to perform this task. Anybody want to sell me one?
Cheers 
Select to expand quoteWet Willy said..
I assume it can be done. Can any of you fine people give some advice or recommendations? I want to send a 460 SDM from the Gold Coast to Tassie.
Also, I'll need a mast bag (empty) in order to perform this task. Anybody want to sell me one?
Cheers
Bugger, I binned one the other day, you could of had for cost of postage 
Select to expand quotechoco said..
Mast bag? minimum cardboard tube or some storm water pipe
I am prepared to improvise, but a proper one would be nice.
Select to expand quoteOrange Whip said..
Bugger, I binned one the other day, you could of had for cost of postage
But why bin it? They make excellent condoms 
Select to expand quoteWet Willy said..Orange Whip said..
Bugger, I binned one the other day, you could of had for cost of postage
But why bin it? They make excellent condoms
Well mine wasn't made of latex
Aus post is now containerised so they won't take longer than 1500 or 1800 or something. Either way it rules out all WS stuff
mongrels
id just bubble wrap each then both together
I think TNT are the only carrier that take anything over 2m (approx). You can book direct with them through their website www.tnt.com/express/en_au/site/home.html
they did a good job, can't remember the price. (I sent Aluminium extrusions Syd to MLB)
Select to expand quoteRoger303 said..
I think TNT are the only carrier that take anything over 2m (approx). You can book direct with them through their website www.tnt.com/express/en_au/site/home.html
they did a good job, can't remember the price. (I sent Aluminium extrusions Syd to MLB)
Thanks Roger
Select to expand quoteRoger303 said..
I think TNT are the only carrier that take anything over 2m (approx). You can book direct with them through their website www.tnt.com/express/en_au/site/home.html
they did a good job, can't remember the price. (I sent Aluminium extrusions Syd to MLB)
TNT are quoting me hundreds of dollars. I'm still looking fir a way to send it....How do windsurfing shops manage to ship masts to customers without breaking the bank?
Wet Willy said..."How do windsurfing shops manage to ship masts to customers without breaking the bank?".
They have accounts at special rates ........ about 30% of a casual user.
I use 'Smart Send' - it's easy, and relatively cheap. You can easily generate a quote online.
Select to expand quotechoco said..
Cut in 30cm lengths and post
And will arrive much faster than Ego and arrive
Select to expand quoteSteve Charles said..choco said..
Cut in 30cm lengths and post
And will arrive much faster than Ego and arrive
It should get there - eventually.
I have some spare NP mast bags and a also padded mast travel bag that takes 2 masts. You are welcome to any of them, but I am in sydney.
Alternatively you can wrap it in some bubble and cardboard to protect from impact, otherwise masts are tough.
If you get stuck for freight shoot me a pm, I may be able to help.
Select to expand quoteWaiting4wind said..
I have some spare NP mast bags and a also padded mast travel bag that takes 2 masts. You are welcome to any of them, but I am in sydney.
Alternatively you can wrap it in some bubble and cardboard to protect from impact, otherwise masts are tough.
If you get stuck for freight shoot me a pm, I may be able to help.
Hey thanks, I got a mast bag but the freight thing just isn't working out too well...
That's awesome! The final bundle is a bit bigger, though -- mast in mast bag and bubble wrap comes to more like 250 x 20 x 15, with the weight rounded up to 4kg.
