Originally Posted by
number_6
If you are planning to check these as luggage (as opposed to shipping as air cargo) be aware that most airlines have a size limit of 62 inches (these are 64 inches, or 2 inches over the limit and many airlines will refuse to check them in -- I have seen it happen several times at the airport). For your purpose you should be able to find one compliant with the 62 inch limit.
While you are correct about the 62 inch rule, I cannot figure out how you get 64 out of 23"x9"x22". It's only 52".