How do I send my skis by courier?

Selling skis and shipping them to customers even outside Poland requires, first of all, the right way of securing the goods for shipment, as well as hiring a professional carrier to deliver the parcel safely. It is also good to know how to send skis by courier in a standard cardboard parcel – with Raja it is possible and convenient!

Skis vs. courier parcels – are you sure it’s safe?

Sending skis by courier falls into the category of non-standard parcels, as these are usually of considerable length. Skis, due to their construction, are extremely narrow and thin, which means that they can easily be packed in cardboard tubes made of sturdy and hard cardboard. All you have to do is choose the right size of tubes, as well as their shape. In the Raja range we have both round and square tubes, although for skis the latter will work best.

It’s worth knowing a few key rules about how to send skis by courier. In terms of safety – just make sure you have good quality operating materials to protect the goods in the parcel, such as bubble wrap, 5- or even 7-layer cardboard boxes, and packing tape. The safety of the skis during shipping is strongly dependent on how they are packed and protected using environmentally friendly and durable packing materials.

How do I send skis by courier? A quick guide for entrepreneurs

Before deciding to send skis by courier, it is always a good idea to make sure that the skis are protected as well as possible against the effects of moisture and even mechanical damage that most often occurs during courier transport. How do I secure skis in a parcel? There are a few simple methods that will allow you to ship your skis relatively safely, without the risk of damage or even breakage.

The first step is to stock up on the necessary packing tools and materials. Key tips can be found in the strapping and accessories guide available from Raja. Once you have stocked up on basic packing tape guns, stretch film and square tube cartons, you can begin the process of securing your skis. Step one is to wrap the skis in bubble wrap or security paper, which further cushions the impact or even the fall of the package to the ground. The next step is to place the skis in a cardboard box. This should be large enough to allow you to fill the surface with cardboard filler. This will give the skis additional cushioning.

Once the skis have been placed inside the cardboard packaging, it is a good idea to close the package with packing tape, and then stick the cardboard corners to the edges. This will make the whole parcel much stiffer and the skis will not be broken, for example, by the inattention of the courier. Finally, to keep the skis as secure as possible for shipping, you can wrap the package in stretch foilto further protect it from moisture.

Which cardboard boxes are best for shipping skis?

There is no doubt that tubes and quattropacks are ideal for shipping skis. They allow you to send even extremely expensive ski models safely by courier. The best cardboard boxes for shipping this type of item are those that are at least 5-ply. This ensures that the cardboard retains its firmness over a long period of time, which is particularly important when shipping skis or other extremely long items.

Of course, choosing the right cardboard packaging is not all you need to bear in mind. Also important is the quality of the packing tape and protective film, which should cushion the package for as long as possible in the event of falls or impacts during transport. At Raja, you can find all the parcel packing materials you need, which work well in many industries. It is advisable to choose goods from a company with an established position on the European market, as well as many years of experience, which translates into high quality products.

What should I pay attention to when packing my skis?

There are a number of technical issues when it comes to shipping extremely long goods. How do I secure the skis in the parcel so that they arrive undamaged? When packing skis, particular attention must be paid to the correct protection of the skis’ bases, bindings and edges. Any scratches, chipping or other damage resulting from incorrect transport may render the ski unusable.

The strap can be loosely inserted through the cardboard tabs, the bindings wrapped in bubble wrap along with the rest of the ski. The skis themselves should be oriented with the slides facing each other and then firmly glued together so that they do not slide over each other. The combination of bubble wrap and packing tape should be sufficient at the initial stage of preparing the skis for courier delivery. It is also a good idea to follow the four rules of safe parcel packing. These are mainly: using strong and weatherproof packaging, filling the parcels properly, closing them carefully and labelling the parcel.

In terms of marking – how do you send your skis to the courier so that he knows to pay special attention to them? Simply stick a label on the parcel concerning non-standard parcels and parcels with extremely sensitive contents. This will oblige the courier to handle the parcel properly to minimise the risk of any damage. This is just a brief guide on how to pack your skis for shipment so that your potential customer can enjoy their new goods sent in impeccable technical and visual condition.

How do I send skis by courier? Formal issues of sending a parcel

Every entrepreneur should work with at least one carrier under a permanent cooperation agreement or with a courier broker who searches for the most favourable transit offers tailored to specific types of shipment. Once the skis have been prepared for shipment and are secure, the shipper should notify the transport company, pay for the shipment, print out the waybill and stick it directly onto the carton. The courier can collect the package at a pre-determined time and deliver it to the recipient – usually within 1-2 working days.

What do the costs of sending skis by courier depend on?

The total cost of shipping skis by courier depends primarily on the size of the skis and the final size of the package, which will be reached when the package is closed. It is also worth examining the price lists of courier services, where the differences at individual carriers can reach up to several zlotys per non-standard parcel. Skis that exceed the permissible overall length of a parcel sent by courier will qualify as a bulky shipment, for which you will have to pay much more.

How do I pack my skis for shipment? The best way is with Raja materials!

There is no single golden rule relating to how to secure skis in a parcel and send them by courier. It’s a matter of the individual company’s approach to sending custom parcels and how to secure them. However, it is worth checking out the offer of a company with an established position on the European market, namely Raja – a distributor of professional parcel and transport pallet packing materials.

Even when shipping skis, it is possible to protect the environment by using eco-friendly parcel fillers and recyclable cardboard boxes after use. On offer rajapack.pl has more than 3,000 parcel products available with the option of shipping within 24 hours of ordering! For companies involved in shipping skis or other large goods on a daily basis, such cooperation can be highly cost-effective in many respects – both in terms of parcel security and packaging costs.