Luggage cart for flight case

[AHynds]

Hello, one and all.

I'll be flying out of the country in a few weeks, and I'll be bringing my F tuba along in a flight case. The case itself has wheels, but they're so small and seemingly-fragile that I'd like to bring along some kind of fold-up luggage cart (in case they get damaged in transit). Does anyone have a suggestion for something along these lines? The case is one of the red wedge flight cases from MW, and with the tuba, it's right at about 70 lbs. This cart looks like it might do the trick, but I'm open to any suggestions: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006TI ... 8111572J8M


Thanks,
Aaron

[joshwirt]

This and some large bungee cords...has a large base to put the case on and folds up to almost nothing. Ask very, very nicely to gate check it with the baby strollers on the skyramp as its for your tuba (that you probably just paid them extra $$$$ to fly with)

http://www.amazon.com/Magna-Cart-Person ... ggage+cart" target="_blank

Josh

[Alan Harvey]

Aaron-

I gave up on the dent-bag system for my orchestra horn and use a J. Winter case ALL of the time now. Does not have proper wheels.

Similar to Josh's cart- I have this one, recommended by a harpist:

http://www.amazon.com/Wesco-220617-Alum ... escription

The generous platform is nice, but large rubber wheels are the key (7 in diameter)... It is much better getting around now-- they don't get stuck as easily (bumps, sidewalk seams, doorway thresholds, etc) like smaller wheels. Makes leverage up the stairs easier when the time comes, and quiet too! Going on four years hard service and it has been well worth a few extra $$ to me.

Cheers and Bon Voyage