codersarepeople Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Hi all, I have a flight tomorrow morning on Delta (Delta has a total ban on the vehicles, though they technically say self-balancing, and I'd argue EUCs are not self-balancing). I would like to bring my Ninebot One E+. I shipped the battery ahead of time, and am now running into the issue of how to prove I have no battery in it. I can take off the battery cover calf-pad, but then the other calf-pad that covers the control board would still be on, and I don't want to leave that exposed. Does anybody have any experience with this lately? All the posts I've seen have been about bringing small batteried devices aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 No direct experience, but a comment or two... Are you taking it carry-on? I think you'll have to demonstrably prove that there's no battery. And even then you're subject to the whims of TSA. Be prepared to miss your flight or give away the wheel. If you check it just declare (if asked) that your bag contains a unicycle. I know this doesn't help for your flight tomorrow, but if I really wanted to bring my euc someplace I would ship the whole wheel to my destination. A good reason to keep your original shipping box. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codersarepeople Posted October 11, 2016 Author Share Posted October 11, 2016 I'm going to take it carry-on. I think I will remove the battery calf-pad, while leaving the other on. I called Delta and they assured me it would be okay, and they added a note to my ticket, in case I get hassled. I'll still show up early and hope TSA doesn't stop me. I assume they should be able to tell with the x-ray machine that there is no battery in there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Please let us know how it goes. This is of interest to many. Hope everything works out great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 19 minutes ago, codersarepeople said: <snip>... TSA doesn't stop me. I assume they should be able to tell with the x-ray machine that there is no battery in there... Your faith in the TSA is admirable ;-) Maybe bring a throw-away screw driver (because of course you can't carry-on one of those) in case you need to further disassemble it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I would remove ahead of time the four screws (and stow them safely away) of the side pads covering the control board and battery compartment just in case they want a looksee. It's easy then to remove the top part of the light ring and take off the side pads if you need to. Basically it is a unicycle with electric motor and shell with a control board so when they xray it they can see there are no battery packs. Taking it further if you are risk averse you could disassemble the wheel from the shell and just bring the motor/tire on board in a bag and place the shell/pedals/supports into check in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codersarepeople Posted October 11, 2016 Author Share Posted October 11, 2016 8 minutes ago, HunkaHunkaBurningLove said: It's easy then to remove the top part of the light ring and take off the side pads if you need to. How would I do that without a flathead screwdriver? It's pretty difficult even with a flathead for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I just use my fingernails of both hands to grip onto the top of the ring and pull gently. Mine seems to pop out without too much fuss. As long as you can pop out the top part you can leave the rest of the ring on and slide the side pads out if the screws are already removed. It's a bit late now, but there are plastic wedge tools too that are used to replace iPhone batteries to open shells as well. I just checked my wheel again, and I was able to pop the top of the ring off on the control board side. It was a little tough, but with both hands at one spot you can pry the ring out. I then go to the top other side and do the same thing with both hands together. If it's a problem and tricky on the spot at the xray scanner you could just remove both pads at home and pack them in check-in with some screwdrivers for reasembly. Cover the control board area with some plastic taped in place like a see through window. Might be overkill, but I wonder if they see your one side is uncovered they may ask to see the other side under the remaining cover... Maybe maybe not. Do you feel lucky? See this video. He uses just one hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codersarepeople Posted October 11, 2016 Author Share Posted October 11, 2016 Update: made it on board with no issues whatsoever. Ironically they made me check the bag I've brought in the cabin 50 times, but the euc warranted nothing but curiosity. People seem to think it's a roomba. For the record, I took @HunkaHunkaBurningLove's advice and left the pad on but unscrewed on the control board side, but completely removed the pad on the battery side. Tbh, I think I could have made it through with the whole thing assembled but I'm not about to test that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Spalding Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 32 minutes ago, codersarepeople said: Update: made it on board with no issues whatsoever. Ironically they made me check the bag I've brought in the cabin 50 times, but the euc warranted nothing but curiosity. People seem to think it's a roomba. For the record, I took @HunkaHunkaBurningLove's advice and left the pad on but unscrewed on the control board side, but completely removed the pad on the battery side. Tbh, I think I could have made it through with the whole thing assembled but I'm not about to test that. that is just crazy i mean.... i'm happy for you but i cannot believe it and i think your experience might have been different in other places.... e such a variability in TSA agents wow... i'm shocked, quite frankly.... but, happy for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codersarepeople Posted October 11, 2016 Author Share Posted October 11, 2016 45 minutes ago, Greg Spalding said: think your experience might have been different in other places. You may be right...I really wish they'd be more consistent. For the record, I'm flying from Philadelphia, majorish airport, to Bozeman, MT, tiny airport, so I'll update on the way back as well. The Delta gate agent did ask "is that a Hoverboard?" I said no, and that was that, but I had gotten it preapproved by phone via Delta, so I was confident even if I got stopped. I was really just concerned about TSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Spalding Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 17 minutes ago, codersarepeople said: You may be right...I really wish they'd be more consistent. For the record, I'm flying from Philadelphia, majorish airport, to Bozeman, MT, tiny airport, so I'll update on the way back as well. The Delta gate agent did ask "is that a Hoverboard?" I said no, and that was that, but I had gotten it preapproved by phone via Delta, so I was confident even if I got stopped. I was really just concerned about TSA. i'll be anxious to hear how that goes on both ends of that trip good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Safe travels and enjoy the wheel on your trip! I miss my Ninebot every time I go anywhere where I have to walk long distances. Walking is so slow! Running gets you too sweaty! Nineboting - juuuust right.... Glad to hear they didn't trouble you through security. It's always good to be prepared though for the worst. Hopefully they won't hassle you on the way back either! If you travel a lot, @SuperSport has a great mod where he trimmed off the top tabs of the side pads and basically attaches the pads using magnets and the battery with velcro I think. It helps with quick swap battery changes. That way you don't have to mess with taking the light rings off and the screws. Just leave the covers on, and if anyone wants to look, pop the side panels off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codersarepeople Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 Final update: Sorry to disappoint all, but I left my Ninebot One E+ with my mother, who wanted to ride it around town there in Montana, so I didn't get a chance to test security on the way back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 54 minutes ago, codersarepeople said: Sorry to disappoint all, but I left my Ninebot One E+ with my mother, who wanted to ride it around town there in Montana, so I didn't get a chance to test security on the way back! But, are you likely to get it back? Or is it now a mother's day present, and you're in the market for a new wheel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codersarepeople Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 20 hours ago, The Fat Unicyclist said: But, are you likely to get it back? Or is it now a mother's day present, and you're in the market for a new wheel? Hah, no I'll probably leave it there for her to ride, maybe I can borrow it to get around the small town we live in when I visit. In the meantime, I have a KS-14C in New Jersey, and probably looking for another one for friends to ride/offroading/tricks? Not sure yet, but in the market! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 1 hour ago, codersarepeople said: ... looking for another one for friends to ride/offroading/tricks? Not sure yet, but in the market! Check out the IPS191 Lhotz - the 2.5" tyre makes it great off-road, but as it is a 16" diameter it is still very agile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidestreet Reny Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Hey @codersarepeople I'm flying on Delta from Portland Oregon to NYC in two weeks and I am not sure what the plan is. Is it possible to just check the whole thing with the battery all in a bag or in the box? What is the carry on limit for battery size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codersarepeople Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 No, unfortunately Delta restricts all "self-balancing" vehicles, and TSA is going to stop you if you have a battery over 100 Wh (I think that's the number). What I did was ship the battery ahead (much cheaper than shipping the entire nb1), and then called Delta to confirm that I can bring on the NB1 without a battery. With a battery, I just don't think there's a way, checked or carry-on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidestreet Reny Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 42 minutes ago, codersarepeople said: No, unfortunately Delta restricts all "self-balancing" vehicles, and TSA is going to stop you if you have a battery over 100 Wh (I think that's the number). What I did was ship the battery ahead (much cheaper than shipping the entire nb1), and then called Delta to confirm that I can bring on the NB1 without a battery. With a battery, I just don't think there's a way, checked or carry-on. Thanx man. I think checking the EU and shipping the battery ahead might be the answer then. It's soooo damn heavy though. Someone else said the limit was 150wh, I think? No matter, my battery is 220wh anyway. Btw @codersarepeople I am gonna stay at my Mother in-laws place in North Bergen NJ when I get there and I think I am going riding with @Tishawn Fahie that weekend in Manhattan. Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codersarepeople Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 Cool, what weekend is that? I'm about 40 minutes from there, but I've never met another EUCer IRL, so I'd love to ride with you guys. BTW if you go with that option, I'd call Delta. When I called them, they put a note on my ticket so if I was stopped by gate agents, I could just tell them to look in the computer and they'd see that I was preapproved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidestreet Reny Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 For sure! I have never met another EU rider IRL either so I am excited as hell. It will be on the weekend of the 5th or 6th and hopefully we'll have killer weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 FYI... We all expect details of this epic event - preferably with video footage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmanuel Ouzan Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Hi guys So many unicycle adventures sound fun! unfortunately, in my country, I can't buy a EUC So I have to ship it from EU. Anyway, I saw that you guys shipped the battery, how did you ship it overseas? I know that it won't pass in airplanes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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