"Grindintosecond" (Grindintosecond)
12/11/2015 at 18:44 • Filed to: None
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"Grindintosecond" (Grindintosecond)
12/11/2015 at 18:44 • Filed to: None | 0
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Before you book airline travel this winter for the holidays or for any other reason, remember that the two-wheeled genius invention you love to roll on, accessorizing with backpacks and beats headphone,s will not be allowed on that plane. This is how I was told by my company.
“. . . Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and United Airlines, no longer will accept lithium battery-powered self-balancing personal transportation devices (i.e., hoverboards) to ensure the safety of our customers and employees.” -Grind’s employer
This is on all mainline and Connection/Express flights . So, don’t take it to the airport or you’ll be in a pickle finding an airport post office to mail it home.
On a personal note, I disagree with this measure. I can understand the concern over the batteries in cargo but honestly if someone has one in their possession and is not actively riding it then it’s not a problem. The memos i’m seeing make it sound like you can’t even take one to your grandson as a wrapped present. I understand the prevention of accidents in crowded terminals that have been happening on streets everywhere. But, simply put, just don’t let people ride it in the terminal. Don’t make something in their possession illegal just because they are in a public place and holding it in their hand. This isn’t pot.
However, regardless of my view, I have to and will enforce the rules and regulations of the FAA and my company and it’s partners.
(image: Telegraph.co.uk)
Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
> Grindintosecond
12/11/2015 at 19:02 |
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Good. Those things are stupid and useless anyway.
Sam
> Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
12/11/2015 at 19:12 |
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My thoughts exactly. The only thing they’re good for is injuring people.
Spaceball-Two
> Grindintosecond
12/11/2015 at 19:15 |
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This happened at a mall near me. It wasn’t being ridden it was just sitting. This shouldn’t be anywhere near a pressurized aircraft. In the hold or in with the regular cabin.
lone_liberal
> Grindintosecond
12/11/2015 at 19:16 |
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You can’t take wrapped presents through security either, but most of the “flaming death” scenarios were when they were actively charging so I’m not sure why they would be banned as carry-ons.
marshknute
> Spaceball-Two
12/11/2015 at 19:18 |
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I have to ask: did it catch fire on its own, or did a hover-hater set it on fire?
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Spaceball-Two
> marshknute
12/11/2015 at 19:22 |
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From what I understand it was a display / demo item for mall walkers and it may or may not have been sitting on the charger for too long.
But there were reports of a suspect wearing a fedora and sweater vest seen fleeing the scene through the back exit of a Baby Gap.
Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy
> marshknute
12/11/2015 at 19:22 |
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ive been reading that some knockoffs (actually, ALL of them) have a chance to have this issue.
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Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy
> Grindintosecond
12/11/2015 at 19:24 |
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all because of the crappy-built knock-off ones. seriously.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/new…
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marshknute
> Grindintosecond
12/11/2015 at 19:28 |
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“...to ensure the safety of our customers and employees.”
In case of what? Random passengers beating the flight crew with their hoverboard?
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Grindintosecond
> marshknute
12/11/2015 at 19:33 |
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Why would they do that? It’s probably collision oriented. I dunno
Xyl0c41n3
> Grindintosecond
12/11/2015 at 19:35 |
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I don't think you understand why they're actually being banned. It's not because people think those who use them are annoying, it's because there have been several instances of the lithium ion batteries spontaneously catching fire. There was even a shipment of the batteries that caught fire in a cargo plane, killing both the pilots. And another instance of a battery catching fire in a home, completely destroying it.
JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
> Grindintosecond
12/11/2015 at 19:41 |
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I have a silly question...
Why would you ever bring this. On a plane in the first place? You really can’t live without it?
You don’t see people brining bikes or razor scooters on board...
Dusty Ventures
> marshknute
12/11/2015 at 21:25 |
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Haven’t heard about the fires?
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Dusty Ventures
> JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
12/11/2015 at 21:28 |
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I agree with you in regards to bringing it as a carry on, but I could understand someone wanting to bring it in their check bag. Especially if they’re bringing it as a gift for someone.
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Grindintosecond
> JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
12/11/2015 at 22:10 |
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I’ve seen two people so far in airport terminals on these things scooting along. Backpack and earbuds in. I first thought it was kinda neat. Then I thought about crowded spaces. Uber-hip IT business travelers like these.
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Grindintosecond
> Xyl0c41n3
12/11/2015 at 22:12 |
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You missed that in my post:
“... I can understand the concern over the batteries in cargo...”
Frank Grimes
> Grindintosecond
12/17/2015 at 14:24 |
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people who ride these look like massive morons and have been known to wear fedoras with pajamas on campus.