# Yoyos and the TSA ... **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [October 4, 2013, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-and-the-tsa/59855 "2013-10-04T05:25:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Snafu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/snafu/32/1399_2.png) [@Snafu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snafu)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2013, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-and-the-tsa/59855/1 "2013-10-04T05:25:20Z")
I’m having to fly at the end if the month and am looking to take a could of inexpensive yoyos with me and was wondering if these are banned items in carry on or if anyone flyig lately has had an issues from TSA concerning yoyos? ---
**Author:** ![Werrd\_Andrew](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/werrd_andrew/32/935_2.png) [@Werrd\_Andrew](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Werrd_Andrew)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2013, 5:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-and-the-tsa/59855/2 "2013-10-04T05:47:53Z")
People don’t seem to have much TSA trouble with yo-yos. Usually its like “Oh yo-yos? I thought that was what they were.” But I did just get pulled aside for secondary screening because of a bag full of yo-yos a couple of days ago. Once it was clear that they were only yo-yos I was free to go. ---
**Author:** ![oops](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/oops/32/683976_2.png) [@oops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/oops)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2013, 6:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-and-the-tsa/59855/3 "2013-10-04T06:02:33Z")
I’ve flown with a yoyo in my carryon before and never had an issue. I’m fairly sure I’m permanently flagged by the TSA after an episode a couple years ago so they either search my checked bags (and find a way to break something or spray my shampoo or something all over every time) or pull me aside pretty frequently and my yoyo has yet to be deemed a threat to national security. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2013, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-and-the-tsa/59855/4 "2013-10-04T07:18:25Z")
> [@Snafu](#): > > I’m having to fly at the end if the month and am looking to take a could of inexpensive yoyos with me and was wondering if these are banned items in carry on or if anyone flyig lately has had an issues from TSA concerning yoyos? Take them with you! I took a little stash of yoyos with me to Vietnam. It included metal, metal/plastic, plastic and even wood, off-strings and Delrin(off-strings). No issues. About the only suggestion I would make is no Kitty string cutter, bring a YYF Multi-Tool instead, and if you plan ahead, put your lube in a clear plastic bag in case they want to inspect it. I didn’t, I had no problem. I think they’ve probably seen enough that they know what it is just by looking. I haven’t taken my 72-star “Case of Wonders” on a plane. I don’t fly that often and don’t have much cause to bring that many with me(at the moment). ---
**Author:** ![Link45116](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/link45116/32/1300_2.png) [@Link45116](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Link45116)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2013, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-and-the-tsa/59855/5 "2013-10-04T12:28:14Z")
Nope I just flew to Alabama with a full metal case of yoyos. ---
**Author:** ![Snafu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/snafu/32/1399_2.png) [@Snafu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snafu)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2013, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-and-the-tsa/59855/6 "2013-10-04T12:38:10Z")
Thanks I appreciate the info and I’m glad to hear that nothing major happened, I just know TSA loves a reason to delay and otherwise was with people so this is a great set of replies to hear that the yoyo isn’t one if those things that cause issues. ---
**Author:** ![unklesteve](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/unklesteve/32/106934_2.png) [@unklesteve](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/unklesteve)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2013, 1:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-and-the-tsa/59855/7 "2013-10-04T13:09:54Z")
> **[Yoyos on a airplane?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,63595.0.html)** > > Sorry if this is not in the right section. I do not know where else to put this. Later this month, I will be on vacation in Hawaii. I will be flying from Fresno, Ca, to Hawaii. Is there anything i should know how about taking one on a plane? Would... > **[Airplane Policies](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,16569.0.html)** > > Hey guys, does any one know if yoyos can go in your carry on bag on a plane. I am goin on a quick trip and I kinda want it on the plane with me, just cause. Thanks guys Raymond > **[Can you bring yoyos on an airplane?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,39958.0.html)** > > just wondering if anyone has done this because you cant even bring nail clippers or even shampoo on a plane these days and im going to be going on a plane tomorrow. please only answer if you have actually tried bringing one on a plane > **[Yoyos on airplanes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,31298.0.html)** > > So I’m heading out of New Hampshire tomorrow morning. I was wondering if it is safe (especially with the TSA) to bring yoyos on your carry on. This includes both metal and plastic yoyos. Thanks > **[yoyo string on airplanes?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,44193.0.html)** > > I’m going on a trip in a few days… i know you can bring yoyos with you but i have a TON of string in my bag… i was wondering should i bring it along or leave it home? > **[Lube on Airplane?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,43977.0.html)** > > Hey guys, I know I haven’t posted in a while, but I need your help. I’m leaving for Singapore today, and was wondering if the airport security would allow me to bring a bottle of One Drop V4M lube. (Sorry if this is the wrong section mods!). I guess... Maybe we can merge all these or something, since this question is a recurring one? ---
**Author:** ![SwissArmyTenor](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/swissarmytenor/32/7943_2.png) [@SwissArmyTenor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SwissArmyTenor)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2013, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-and-the-tsa/59855/8 "2013-10-04T13:15:19Z")
I just flew internationally with a couple packed and 4 in carry-on, no problem. Did get a rude awakening re: my swiss army knife. They were given the “ok” awhile back for flights, but unfortunately it seems, not for flights going from outside to inside the USA. Ouch. Bye-bye SAK! ---
**Author:** ![Snafu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/snafu/32/1399_2.png) [@Snafu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snafu)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2013, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-and-the-tsa/59855/9 "2013-10-04T13:19:52Z")
While I appreciate your efforts here, did you look at the dates in those threads? None are newer then 2012 and some as old as 09. TSA is always changing their regulations and ruling since I know that there are to a of people traveling now I’d get the most current info. But any how had I bumped any of those threads I’d have gotten the “OMG you just went necro on us” so making a new thread got me issues and posting a current thread got me issues so I guess I’m da_ned it I do and da_ned it don’t. Again thanks for the info and I’ll talk to a mod to see if we can get this added somewhere so it will be readily available and others can find it up to date and easy to find. > [@Steve Brown](#): > > [Yoyos on a airplane? - General Yo-Yo - YoYoExpert](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,63595.0.html) > > [http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,16569S.0.html](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,16569.0.html) > > [Can you bring yoyos on an airplane? - General Yo-Yo - YoYoExpert](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,39958.0.html) > > [Yoyos on airplanes - General Yo-Yo - YoYoExpert](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,31298.0.html) > > [yoyo string on airplanes? - General Yo-Yo - YoYoExpert](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,44193.0.html) > > [Lube on Airplane? - General Yo-Yo - YoYoExpert](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,43977.0.html) > > Maybe we can merge all these or something, since this question is a recurring one? ---
**Author:** ![YoCyanightYo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/77aa72/32.png) [@YoCyanightYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoCyanightYo)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2013, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-and-the-tsa/59855/10 "2013-10-04T13:21:16Z")
I’ve gone to worlds for the past two years. Theres been no problem with my 3 or so yoyo cases that I bring… The only time was when they pulled one out for about a minute then set it back on. ---
**Author:** ![Snafu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/snafu/32/1399_2.png) [@Snafu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snafu)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2013, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-and-the-tsa/59855/11 "2013-10-04T13:27:51Z")
> [@SwissArmyTenor](#): > > I just flew internationally with a couple packed and 4 in carry-on, no problem. > > Did get a rude awakening re: my swiss army knife. They were given the “ok” awhile back for flights, but unfortunately it seems, not for flights going from outside to inside the USA. Ouch. Bye-bye SAK! Sorry to hear about your SAK small price to pay for keeping your yoyoes though! ---
**Author:** ![Nathan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nathan/32/191605_2.png) [@Nathan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nathan)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2013, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-and-the-tsa/59855/12 "2013-10-04T13:56:19Z")
> [@SwissArmyTenor](#): > > I just flew internationally with a couple packed and 4 in carry-on, no problem. > > Did get a rude awakening re: my swiss army knife. They were given the “ok” awhile back for flights, but unfortunately it seems, not for flights going from outside to inside the USA. Ouch. Bye-bye SAK! They scrapped that plan shortly after oking them. ---
**Author:** ![mgiroux77](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mgiroux77/32/66801_2.png) [@mgiroux77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mgiroux77)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2013, 2:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-and-the-tsa/59855/13 "2013-10-04T14:21:55Z")
Victorinox makes a model called the “jetsetter” it has only scissors and a bottle opener, screwdriver that I brought to Worlds. I just put the bearing tool on the key chain and it hase become the BEST yoyo tool I have ever had… I use the scissors to cut string and the toothpic to pic out knots… ---
**Author:** ![Snafu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/snafu/32/1399_2.png) [@Snafu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snafu)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2013, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-and-the-tsa/59855/14 "2013-10-04T14:40:13Z")
> [@mgiroux77](#): > > Victorinox makes a model called the “jetsetter” it has only scissors and a bottle opener, screwdriver that I brought to Worlds. I just put the bearing tool on the key chain and it hase become the BEST yoyo tool I have ever had… I use the scissors to cut string and the toothpic to pic out knots… On my to buy list!!! 🙂 thanks for the info 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![SwissArmyTenor](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/swissarmytenor/32/7943_2.png) [@SwissArmyTenor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SwissArmyTenor)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2013, 3:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-and-the-tsa/59855/15 "2013-10-04T15:15:53Z")
Losing this SAK was particularly disappointing, as it had some special yellow glow-in-the-dark scales (handles). Ah, well… I can get more, and the trip to Ukraine was so good it didn’t bother me that much 🙂 SAKs are kind of my other hobby. I used to have a big collection - some going back to the 1920s thru '40s. Wasn’t aware of the Jetsetter - I’ll look into that! ---
**Author:** ![SwissArmyTenor](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/swissarmytenor/32/7943_2.png) [@SwissArmyTenor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SwissArmyTenor)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2013, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-and-the-tsa/59855/16 "2013-10-04T15:16:28Z")
> [@Nathan](#): > > They scrapped that plan shortly after oking them. Doh!!! 😛 ---
**Author:** ![mgiroux77](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mgiroux77/32/66801_2.png) [@mgiroux77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mgiroux77)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2013, 3:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-and-the-tsa/59855/17 "2013-10-04T15:26:32Z")
> [@SwissArmyTenor](#): > > Losing this SAK was particularly disappointing, as it had some special yellow glow-in-the-dark scales (handles). Ah, well… I can get more, and the trip to Ukraine was so good it didn’t bother me that much 🙂 > > SAKs are kind of my other hobby. I used to have a big collection - some going back to the 1920s thru '40s. > > Wasn’t aware of the Jetsetter - I’ll look into that! Ahhh yea me too!!! I have a bunch on SAK as well!!! I prefer the aluminum scale versions myself!!! I have a good amount of them too!! ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2013, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-and-the-tsa/59855/18 "2013-10-04T17:00:11Z")
> [@Steve Brown](#): > > [Yoyos on a airplane? - General Yo-Yo - YoYoExpert](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,63595.0.html) > > [Airplane Policies - General Yo-Yo - YoYoExpert](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,16569.0.html) > > [Can you bring yoyos on an airplane? - General Yo-Yo - YoYoExpert](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,39958.0.html) > > [Yoyos on airplanes - General Yo-Yo - YoYoExpert](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,31298.0.html) > > [yoyo string on airplanes? - General Yo-Yo - YoYoExpert](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,44193.0.html) > > [Lube on Airplane? - General Yo-Yo - YoYoExpert](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,43977.0.html) > > Maybe we can merge all these or something, since this question is a recurring one? Why don’t we just make a “definitive” one, scrap the rest and then sticky it? ---
**Author:** ![tschneider](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/9d8465/32.png) [@tschneider](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tschneider)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2013, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-and-the-tsa/59855/19 "2013-10-04T19:40:04Z")
I recently flew (last week actually) with my entire case, and didn’t have a problem. The x-ray guy gave it an odd look, but didn’t mind. ---
**Author:** ![Sanchez202](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d9b06d/32.png) [@Sanchez202](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sanchez202)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2013, 9:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-and-the-tsa/59855/20 "2013-10-04T21:41:29Z")
Just went through security with a contest bag and no problems. Never had any problems in the past, so I was expecting is to go real smooth like. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-and-the-tsa/59855.md?page=2)