Tripods with Spiked Legs

Hi guys, I just got a tripod with a spiked leg. Am i allowed to carry it on or must I leave it in my checked luggage ?

Which tripod and how long are the spikes?
I use spiked feet on 2 of my tripods but the spikes are short and easily removable, so they could be put in general luggage.

It's going to depend on who you ask, and/or who sees it. Tripods are one of those things that some officials (and TSA/airport security aren't the ultimate arbiters) view with greater alarm than others. Technically, any airline or security official can tell you that something poses a danger and won't be allowed, regardless of what the "official" list says. If you can't swap the spikes for rubber feet, you're probably better off just checking it.

johnf3f wrote in post #17706066
Which tripod and how long are the spikes?
I use spiked feet on 2 of my tripods but the spikes are short and easily removable, so they could be put in general luggage.

This ^^^.

I wouldn't even risk it, take the spikes off and put into your checked luggage. If they are confiscated, depending on the make/model of tripod, replacements, if obtainable, may be expensive.