Jim Wallis writes:

Since 9/11 carrying paddles in hand luggage has become a bit more
difficult for obvious reasons.

A bit more difficult? Try "it won't be happening". I put my
brother on the plane yesterday and got to read the long list of
sporting gear that's explicitly prohibited as carryon. All I can
say is, if you can't take ski poles or a hockey stick, they're sure
not gonna let you take a paddle.

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