Going to travel with sports equipment is a good idea for holiday activities with personal outfit as it allows to save money for buying equipment at the place and makes comfort as for using devices you got used to. But make sure of choosing adequate insurance policy and packing all things right against the chance of getting it damaged, lost or stolen. The airlines do not cover most of items in case of loss or destruction and take much time to admit the claim.
How to pack safeguard: use plastic bags, hard cases or cloth layers for the metal parts; bubble-wrap is perfect for fragile devices, surfboards, ski etc. Taking a spear gun, hunting rifle or other weapons ensure to have license, correct case and lock-up. All these items are to be declared at the check-in units.Mind, that most of airlines do not permit sport goods in hand luggage, except parachute and diving equipment(air cylinders empty); may have additional rules and restrictions, especially for large items; some of the air companies may take extra charge for carrying sport stocks.
Sports Equipment, as a rule, is rather expensive, but it may be depreciated on its ageing and wear. Transportation and usage during a trip is always related to a certain risk. Insurance companies can offer a competitive policy for the special equipment, however, it is mostly not compulsory rider and increases premium cost, and the coverage may be often limited in amount and geographical zones.
Sport Insurance Activity Policy can be of a few types: Single-trip, Annual Multi Trip, Backpacker and Winter Sports. Each one covers lost, stolen, delayed baggage with the equipment as a standard. Keep original receipts as the purchase proof. In case of delay, the coverage is used to pay out rent or purchase of new equipment to replace the delayed one. Bicycles are covered with the baggage coverage( per item) if traveling as checked and do not demand extra insurance payment.