sorry, fragile or not it would still go in the hold. If its fragile, then it should be packed properly with adequate protction in the event of it having to go in the hold. Isnisance for it too would be good. Sorry just cause you are a C/C also, rules are rules. Why have one rule for you and one for the pax?? My airline does not allow sporting equipment of any kind to enter the cabin. Ideal weapon to clobber someone with.