How to ship ice hockey equipment or a hockey stick by courier
Are you an ice hockey player looking for the best way to ship hockey sticks, pads and skates ahead to a tournament? Or perhaps you are a business specialising in hockey gear searching for the most cost-effective solution to ship hockey equipment to customers? Look no further. Eurosender has a solution to suit any sized shipment of hockey equipment and its urgency, with the best expert tips on how to pack and ship ice hockey gear.
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Shipping ice hockey equipment, hockey sticks, pads and skates with Eurosender
Depending on the size and urgency of your shipment, Eurosender has a solution to ship hockey equipment, pads, sticks and skates to any destination worldwide:
How to pack ice hockey equipment for shipping
Follow our guidelines on packaging ice hockey equipment including hockey sticks, goalie pads and ice hockey skates:
Shipping a hockey stick
- Wrap the hockey stick with several layers of bubble-wrap or plastic wrap and secure with tape.
- Place into its original hockey stick shipping box for a perfect fit or, if you no longer have it.
- Place the hockey stick in a suitable cardboard box diagonally, and make sure to protect the edges with additional bubble wrap to prevent the box from breaking.
- Shipping multiple hockey sticks: wrap each stick individually then tape them together.
- Use cushioning materials, newspaper or packing peanuts to fill any gaps and prevent movement.
- Seal the box and label if required.
Sending ice hockey skates abroad
- Clean the skates to remove any residue or moisture.
- Fill the inside of the skates with newspaper to maintain their shape.
- Place them inside their original box, or an appropriately sized cardboard box.
- Fill any extra space with tissue paper, newspaper or cushioning to prevent movement.
- Seal the box and label if required.
How to ship goalie pads
- Clean the pads to remove any residue or moisture.
- Place the pads inside a cardboard box and fill any gaps with cushioning material.
- Seal the box and label if required.
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Frequently asked questions about shipping hockey equipment, hockey sticks, ice skates and pads by courier
Is insurance included when shipping ice hockey equipment?
What is the best way to transport ice hockey gear directly to ice hockey camp or a tournament in Europe?
What is the cheapest way to ship a hockey stick to customers or as a gift?
How can I find out the best price to ship hockey equipment to Canada or the USA?
Why is flying or travelling with ice hockey skates so problematic, and what is the best alternative?
Flying with ice skates poses a few issues, and as a result many hockey players and ice skaters prefer to ship them instead. These include:
- When travelling with ice skates along with heavy luggage, airlines may charge expensive excess luggage fees. Choosing to ship them instead, not only will save you money, but you will also avoid the hassle of having to carry it.
- Depending on the country, some airports may not let you fly with ice skates in your hand-luggage, due to its sharp blades. Travelling with ice skates in checked luggage, you increase the risk of your luggage being lost. This is not ideal when you are competing in a few days, as in most cases using rental skates may not be an option. Choosing to ship them directly your destination instead will insure they arrive safely, and with Eurosender, you can track their progress at any stage.