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vrheadsets · 6 years

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VR vs. Travel

“Oh yeah, I was drunk on vodka and cranberry and then somebody stole my cheese.” Said a clearly outraged Nina.

It was, frankly, too early for my mind to properly process the discussion going on. Either that or it had already thrown in the towel for the day at 5:30am. Which would be something of a record. I rubbed my eyes and stared at the four people hovering around me. Quite the collection of individuals, me included, that shuffled and shivered their way through the airport terminal.

It’s nice to get away from it all and for some reason it had been decided that the entire VRFocus team – yes, all five of us – would be heading to Malta for a couple of days of… Actually, I mused, I wasn’t exactly sure. It wasn’t exactly rest and relaxation since we were still working and would need to work remotely meaning we were all going off laptops and it wouldn’t be until day three we’d be able to really go out and see the place. Plus, two of the five were actually quite ill. Poor Rebecca, who presently needs surgery as part of her is quite literally failing, was being powered along purely by willpower and painkillers. Peter, who would later be strapped into a virtual reality (VR) headset to review Fallout 4 VR was a coughing and spluttering walking plague factory. I was surprised no one from the airport had come up and painted a big cross on the front of his t-shirt.

A warmer climate? A change of scene? Whatever it was we were going and leaving behind us the blizzard that had descended on the UK behind. All of us.

Yes, all of us. For once myself and Rebecca, or as I’d dubbed us #TeamLeftBehind, were also featuring in the travel plans. We were quickly learning that it was probably for the best we didn’t know all the nonsense that went on during a regular trip. For a start we were heading to the wrong island. Which was something of a faux pas. We’d need to make an additional trip via a ferry when we got there. Meaning that in a twenty-four hour period I would have travelled by train, underground, bus, taxi, aeroplane and ferry. I think I just got a transport bingo.

Kevin and Nina, so often travelling companions to events bickered like an old married couple. Who was looking after the Vive we were taking with us, who had the best seat, who was the best organised. Where they could actually get some cheese right now. The dealing with airports thing was pretty old news for them at this point. Kevin had the philosophy throughout the trip that the plane would, somehow, just wait for us. Me and Rebecca, mortified, wanted to get on as soon as possible.

Eventually after we got on the plane and it was at this point I remembered something very important about plane travel.

It sucks.

Think about it. You’re sealed inside a pressurised metal tube for hours at a time. There’s only so much you can do if there’s no in-flight entertainment. For me, smack bang in the middle of three seats it was an impossible situation. There was no room in the overhead compartment thanks to a guy in row 3 apparently taking every piece of clothing in his possession with him in a blue plastic tarp and filling up our bin with it. Meaning my carry-on only bag had to be jammed between my legs, pinning them to the side at an awkward angle. It was too uncomfortable to sleep. No room to use my laptop. Not to mention too awkward to read and get into the book I’d bought with me. In that situation all you have to look forward to is a battle of wits over the armrest against whichever person next to you turns out to be Elbows McGee.

With all of that is it that much of a surprise that we see hotels and airliners investing in VR so much? For the first time in a very long time indeed I was clamouring to have my Gear VR with and be ensconced on a beach somewhere. Or taking in a film via it, or going to the moon. Or literally anywhere else. After all, no one wants to be on the plane, you want to get to your destination. It’s more a necessary inconvenience. So having something that transports you to somewhere else other than, well, where you are, suddenly becomes a great idea. We’ve all seen photos or even videos from phones of people wearing a VR headset on a plane or a bus or on the underground and they’re usually accompanied by much sniggering and pointing of fingers at the ‘silly looking’ man or woman in VR.

You know what? Point and laugh all you want. They’re smart. They’re enjoying themselves and are unconcerned about what you think of them. In fact, let me ask a question in return. You’re on the bus, plane, train, whatever with them, right? How’s your journey going so far? Because unless you’ve spent a small fortune I’m willing to bet the answer is it’s awful and you’re kind of stressed. They on the other hand look pretty relaxed.

Funny that.

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aimskyymama-blog · 7 years

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New York New York

There is so much I can say about New York, but I will try to stay focused on the task at hand! :) This was Micah’s first trip and we had a blast. If you stumbled on my blog out of curiosity, welcome. If its to read about our trip, my advice or just to see some photos then stay tuned.

Although we travel a lot I wont lie, my husband and I were nervous about traveling with a 4 month old. I was a little less nervous than him. Being a flight attendant for five years has helped me. I always marveled in awe when I would watch a mama wrangle a baby and/or a toddler all by herself flawlessly. So I always took mental notes for the future (thank you super mamas). We worked as a team and didn’t let any of the small stuff sweat us or slow us down. I honestly want to give him the dad of the year award for several reasons, but more on that later…

This was a very short trip. We left Florida around 6am on a Tuesday and came back at 7pm on Thursday. I will try to break this trip down by parts so I can stay organized haha.

Flights

We each had one carry on so a total of three. I packed my bag with half of Micah’s clothes and half of my own. I made sure to pack him 2-3 outfits for each day (whatever he was wearing and 2 extra in his diaper bag just in case so about 5-6 total for the whole trip). I packed him 2 footed pajamas (he wore one on the flight there), socks, diapers, wipes, his favorite teething toy, hand sanitizer/wipes, four spit up cloths (he didn’t use all four so I think 2-3 would’ve been fine for us), his muslin blanket (he used this a lot since its light enough for hot days but can be used to keep warm when folded), one thick blanket (also never used), soap and wash cloth, no need for formula since he is breastfed (which also made this easier), his LilleBaby carrier, and his Chicco bravo travel system (which I wish we didn’t take or found another option but ill explain why below). Micah’s carry on was his diaper bag and it had the things I normally pack for him.

My husband carried the bags and pushed the stroller while I wore Micah through the airport. This is why I wish we didn’t take his travel system. Getting through TSA, gate checking it, and most of all carrying it up and down the subway stairs (FYI, most subways in NY DONT HAVE ELEVATORS) was such a pain. This is why my hubby wins the prize, he did that heavy lifting. We thought about leaving it and buying a collapsible stroller that can fit in the over head but we knew we needed it for his naps and a car seat for any car rides. That’s where I learned the hard way that you can actually request a Lyft or Uber with a car seat. Whoops, lesson number one learned. So my advice, skip the bulky stroller and try to go for a small one that can fold up like the GB Pockit Stroller (if baby is 6 mos and up) or Doona (if you need the stroller to sit at an incline for naps) which is a car seat and stroller in one.

Once we got through TSA and to our gate I carried Micah onto the plane, we checked his car seat and stroller and then put his carrier either under the seat or in the overhead bin. Micah was awesome on the flight. We purposely did an early morning one because he normally sleeps until 8-9am so we knew he would sleep on the flight. I nursed him on both take off and landing to help clear his ears of the pressure. He didn’t ever seem phased.

Once we landed in LGA we hit the ground running! We dropped off our bags, freshened up and then headed to the subway to go to the American Museum of Natural History.

Coming from Queens, this felt like it took forever. Probably because we had to take Micah in and out of the stroller to go up and down subway stairs and we had to transfer trains. Again, hubby wins the prize because he did all of the navigating. Thankfully because of him, we never took the wrong train or got lost.

I was busy keeping Micah entertained and taking pictures (I’m always the photographer on our trips). Weather was cloudy and chilly (high 60’s is chilly to Floridians). But as the day progressed the sun came out and it was gorgeous. High 70’s low 80’s. I dressed myself and Micah in layers for that reason. As the temp went up I peeled off the layers.

Food

So as most of you know I am dairy, soy and egg free because of Micah’s intolerance’s to them. Total bummer because hello, PIZZA. :( But, NY is so accommodating when it comes to allergens. Almost every food spot had their ingredients listed and/or vegan meals on the menu. I was able to find a lot of options and if you know different foods, you know what you can eat. For example, I had a delicious Panang chicken Curry from a Thai joint. I knew it was usually made without soy sauce and is made with coconut milk and I simply confirmed with them before ordering. It was delicious. I also had an amazing dairy free sourdough flat bread with their house made vegan cheese in Grand Central Station. SO damn good. But my favorite was carne and pollo asada tacos from Los Tacos No.1 in Chelsea Market. Best tacos I have ever had. I cannot recommend going there enough! I ate like five of them and I had no shame haha! Being restricted from food has been tough so to find such delicious food that fit my diet made me feel so happy. We definitely will be going back as soon as I can have cheese so I can eat my heart out with pizza. If you also have a food intolerant little babe then you know how you always have a moment of fear when checking a diaper after eating something new. I cant tell you how many times I’ve been told in a restaurant "no egg" or “no dairy” and then Micah’s poo goes from normal not smelly yellow poop to nasty, green, messy and smelly poo but we had none of that. :)

Transportation

We only took a car ride to and from the airport. We used Lyft and it was very easy and not pricey. Besides that we either used the subways or the bus. We purposely chose NY as our first trip with Micah for this reason. We found it easier to go to a destination that we can walk around vs having to rent a car and drive. The subways were pretty easy to use. We filled up a metro card that we used for both the bus and subway rides. We didn’t spend very much at all. I loved taking the subway (minus the stairs part. I know I cant get over it lol). My husband used Google maps to figure out which ones to take and where we should transfer. For the most part it was not too busy and if the car was full we waited for the next one since we had the stroller.

People were awesome (except the ones that didn’t ask to give their seat) but that was expected haha. Almost everyone held a door open for us or asked if we needed any assistance when we were carrying the stroller. I really appreciated that. We walked. A whole lot. We walked half of Central park. We started at the museum. The museum is great but it was very busy when we went. Probably best for children a little older. The noise and stimulation was a little much for Micah so we didn’t do too many exhibits. After the museum we walked to the boating lake, Bethesda fountain and then through The Mall down to 57th.

There we walked around and then finally around 4pm we started to make our journey back to Queens so we could get some early rest for the next day. I think personally, Central Park was the highlight of the trip for me. There are so many artist and musicians. For some reason being surrounded by so much nature and natural beauty but having the city around was so cool to me. I absolutely loved it and would love to go back in the fall when all of the tree’s are changing colors or even in the winter to see The Mall covered in snow.

I highly recommend using a carrier. We used ours each day and it made getting around so much easier. Unless Micah was asleep in the stroller, we tried to consistently carry him so he wouldn't get sick of being in the stroller. The carrier we used is LilleBaby. This is really a great carrier with back support (super important especially for those heavier babies)

It was very comfortable to use and Micah loved it. We bought the Airflow model because its breathable and we knew we would be walking around outside with it. It also comes with a snap on hood.

On the second day we took it much easier. We got ready and headed out to midtown. We ate breakfast at Grand Central Station and then stayed around gawking at the beauty it is.

We decided to do a little shopping in H&M (that’s where I got my super cute jean overalls on sale. Yassss). I also had to nurse Micah in the fitting room because he is SO very easily distracted now when he nurses. After that we decided to keep walking and sight seeing. Finally we decided to hop on the train and head over to Chelsea Park for a bite to eat and to explore.

Micah took his naps like a champ. All on his own. He ate, babbled, laughed, played with strangers and then on his own in his stroller he would just knock out. Then repeat. Haha. We went to the Highline which I highly recommend. Id rate that 2nd for our trip. We started around 24th street where the elevator would have been but it was just our luck that it was broken. So we muscled up and carried everything up the stairs.

We walked down to 18th on the Highline to look at the water and then like real tourist, we walked back to 24th only to realize that the Highline connects to Chelsea Market. Whoops number 2! Micah slept through it all and I had to wake him up once we were done so I could nurse him plus I thought the park was a nice place to do it. At Chelsea Market we went into every food spot like the foodies we are. I cant wait to return when im not on any kind of restricted diet!

On our last day the early AM flight we wanted to get on was full so we decided to hang around for a bit longer. We took the train and got off on the stop that took us to Gantry Plaza state park.

Then we walked towards the park and took some more photos while sight seeing. We hopped back on the train to Queens and then made our way back to LGA.

I love this photo my husband took of me nursing Micah while waiting for the train in the subway. It was hot, Micah was fussy because he was hungry, and I finally had a moment to sit and nurse him. People think its so easy to just throw a blanket over your baby (which Micah HATES) or to wait until you are somewhere private. The truth is, a hungry baby waits for no one :)

Over all we loved New York and we highly recommend it to any family that is looking to Travel to a family friendly destination. We cannot wait to go back. I hope you guys enjoyed this blog post as much as I did writing it. Hopefully you enjoyed it enough for me to continue blogging. :)

Thanks for reading!

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mauriceslee5 · 4 years

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How to Choose a Paddle Board?

How to choose a paddle board? a quick guide to help you to choose a paddle board:

Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) is something for everyone. You can set out for a relaxing swim on a calm lake or catch waves in the ocean. And you may want to do SUP yoga, or go for a fast-paced paddle to get some workout. Whatever your goals, getting the right board is the secret to your enjoyment. Within this buying guide, we’ll look at the key points you need to think about when choosing a board.

To find & to help you how to choose a paddle board for you, consider how you’re going to use it, how it suits your body, and how you want it to be treated in the water. The main decision points would be the shape of the board, the correct volume and capability as well as the right length, width and thickness. Whether you want a solid or inflatable board will mostly depend on how you transport it and how much storage space you have. From there, find the fins of a board and any additions or attachments that fit for you.

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Paddleboard Hull Types:

The hull or frame of the paddle board plays a crucial role in deciding how the boat works in the water. Most SUPs have either a plane hull or a displacement hull. There is a handful of hybrid designs that incorporate the best qualities of each design.

Beginner paddlers can enjoy any hull shape, but some variations make them better suited for certain activities than others. That’s why it’s smart to select a hull style based on how you expect to use your SUP.

Planing Hull

A plane hull is flat and wide, similar to a surfboard. It’s built to sit on top of the water and be very maneuverable. Planing hull boards are a popular option for recreational paddling, sailing, SUP yoga and white-water.

Displacement Hull

Paddle boards with displacement hulls have a pointed nose or bow (front end) similar to a kayak or canoe. The hull cuts through the water, forcing the water around the nose to the sides of the SUP to improve efficiency and build a quick, smooth trip. The performance of the displacement hull requires less effort than the padding hull, enabling you to travel longer distances at higher speeds. We still follow smooth and straight but are usually a little less maneuverable than the plane hulls.

Paddlers use displacement hulls for a variety of applications, but always with an eye to paddling efficiency and speed. Many of the activities include fitness paddling, SUP touring / camping and surfing.

Solid vs. Inflatable SUPs

Rolling hull and displacement hull SUPs are available in two different general construction styles: strong or inflatable.

Solid SUPs

Most strong boards have an EPS foam core covered in fiberglass and epoxy. This is a relatively lightweight, robust and inexpensive building. Carbon fiber is a lighter and stiffer alternative, but it is also more costly. Plastic SUPs are cheaper, but they are very heavy and lack the efficiency of other materials. Many SUPs are made of light wood for a stunning look.

Why get a solid SUP:

Quality is your priority: Solid boards deliver the best water efficiency. We fly quicker, easier with less effort than an inflatable. If paddling quick and far is your goal, a strong SUP is for you.

For ideal fit: Solid SUPs are available in a wider range of sizes and precisely tuned shapes than inflatable paddleboards, so you’re more likely to find one that fits you correctly.

Stability is essential: a solid paddleboard is a bit stiffer than an inflatable board, which can offer a more stable feel, mainly when riding waves. Strong boards also prefer to sit lower in the water, which can also produce a more comfortable feeling.

You’ve got a place to store it: Strong SUPs will take up a lot of space. If you have enough storage space in your garage and a vehicle that can handle it, then a strong SUP is a good option.

Inflatable SUPs

Inflatable SUPs feature a PVC exterior with a drop-stitch design that provides an air core. Inflatable paddleboards come with a pump to inflate the paddleboard and a storage bag when it’s not in use. The high-quality inflatable SUP is designed to be inflated to 12–15 pounds per square inch and should feel very rigid when fully inflated.

Why get an inflatable paddle board:

You have limited space for storage: if you live in a small house, condo or apartment, you may not have room for a big solid board. Inflatable SUPs are lightweight when deflated and can be conveniently placed in small spaces, such as a closet or a car trunk.

You’re traveling: whether you’re on a road trip or if you’re on a boat, you can take your inflatable SUP and do some paddling when you reach your destination. The inflatable can be checked on a plane or placed in a train, bus, or car packed in its storage bag. Most storage bags have backpack straps for fast handling.

You’re hiking to the lake: if you’re going to the alpine lake and you want to swim, you can’t have a solid surface. An inflatable stowed in his storage bag is still big, but it’s pretty much your only option.

You’re paddling white water: like a raft or an inflatable kayak, an inflatable SUP is better suited for navigating bumps around rocks and logs than a solid surface.

You like paddleboard yoga: you don’t have to get inflatable for SUP yoga, but they appear to be a little softer than solid surfaces, making them more comfortable for yoga poses.

SUP Volume and Weight

A SUP board have to fit with your size. When the board does not displace the appropriate amount of water for your weight, you will not be well supported, and the board will feel unstable. Board volume and weight capacity are two variables that influence how stable you feel and how well the board flows through the water.

Volume and weight capacity shall be determined by the length, width, and thickness of the plate. SUP manufacturers combine these three dimensions in a number of ways to achieve specific performance characteristics (see the SUP Height, SUP Width, and SUP Thickness parts of this article for more information).

Volume: The volume of the paddleboard, measured in liters, reflects the capacity of the vessel to float by weight. The higher the distance, the greater the weight that the board can bear. You will find the volume for the SUP specified in the pakaloa.com specification.

Weight Capacity: Each paddle board has a rider’s weight capacity, which is specified in pounds in the pakaloa.com specifications. Understanding weight capacity is vital because if you’re too big for a boat, it’s going to be lower in the water and difficult to paddle. If talking about weight power, consider the total amount of weight you are going to bring on the frame, including your body weight and the weight of any clothing, food, and drinking water you are going to carry with you.

Weight and capacity as it relates to the hull type: the majority of the hull boards are very forgiving, and as long as you are below the weight capacity, the board will perform well for you. Nevertheless, with the SUP displacement of the hull, volume and weight capability are more important. SUP manufacturers spend a lot of time deciding the most suitable location for the displacement boards to be in the water. If you overweight the displacement board and make it sink too far, it will drag and feel sluggish. When you’re too small for a board, you’re not going to sink it enough, and the board will feel heavy and difficult to manipulate.

Paddleboard Length

The length of the frame plays a crucial role in deciding the board’s handling. Generally, longer boards are quicker than shorter boards, but shorter boards are more maneuverable. Keep in mind your intended use when determining how long SUP to buy:

Shortboards (under 10) ‘are perfect for surfing and/or kids. Almost always, these boards have a planing hull. Shortboards are more maneuverable than long ones, making them ideal for surfing waves. Boards designed especially for children are typically around 8 ‘tall.

Medium boards (10 ‘to 12’) are suitable for all-round use and SUP yoga. Some of these boards have planing hulls, but sometime you’ll see the SUP displacement hull at this length.

Large boards (12’6 “and above) are perfect for easy paddling and long-distance touring. The bulk of the boards in this size range are SUP displacements. They’re quicker than the short and medium ones, so they seem to be straighter. If you’re interested in paddling quickly or traveling long distances, you’re going to want a long paddle.

While selecting a length, it is important to consider how it applies to volume and weight power. Longer boards can increase volume and capacity, which can make them feel more comfortable and allow them to hold more on board (width and thickness are also factors in volume and ability; see the SUP Width and SUP Thickness parts of this article).

Remember, too, the length of the board in terms of your type of vehicle, the home storage situation, and the duration of the walk to the beach or shore (longer boards are more difficult to carry, particularly in windy places).

Paddleboard Width

Width is another significant element that influences the way the board treats it. A wider board would also be more stable than a thin board, but bear in mind that a wider board can be slower and if the board is too wide for you, difficult to paddle. SUPs are manufactured in widths ranging from 25 inches to 36 inches to match a wide variety of needs.

When deciding how big your SUP should be, think about the type of paddling you’re doing, your body size and ability level:

The size of paddling: if you’re going on long tours that allow you to bring extra equipment, such as a food cooler and a tent, choose a paddle board wider in order to have more storage space. The same is true if you do SUP yoga; a board that is 31 inches long or more will allow you room and stability to make poses. Narrower decks, on the other hand, are quicker and more maneuverable, making them the alternative between racers and surfers.

Body size: Try to align the body type with the width of the SUP. Generally, if you’re a small person, go with a smaller board, and if you’re a big guy, go with a wider board. That is because a smaller person can usually find a balance on a narrow surface, while a larger person can fail to do so. Often, if you put a smaller person on a board that’s too large for them, they have to clumsily reach out to the side to bring their paddle in the water, resulting in an inefficient stroke.

Skill level: If you’ve paddled a lot, you could be confident on a smaller, quicker SUP. However, someone brand new to SUP would prefer a little extra width to make them feel more comfortable.

Like with range, width affects the total volume and weight efficiency, so you should select a width with this in mind. For example, if you have defined the length you want based on the type of paddling you want to use, you can choose the width (and/or thickness; see the paddleboard thickness section of this post) that gives you the correct volume and weight capacity of the board.

Paddleboard thickness

After finding a board with the length and width that makes the best sense to you and your paddling style, consider the third factor: the thickness of the board.

The key explanation for considering the thickness of the stand-up paddleboard is how it influences the total volume and weight power. If you look at two boards with the same length and width but with different thicknesses, the thicker the board has more volume than the thinner one and the higher the volume, the more weight it can bear.

Here’s how you might use thickness: you’ve decided that you want a long, thin, flat-water cruising surface. If you are a small individual, using a thin board will keep the total volume of the board lower so that you weight the board correctly for the most effective results.

Paddleboard Fins

Fins attach stability and monitoring to the paddleboard. Generally, larger fins with wider bases and longer front edges can track straighter and provide more stability than smaller fins. On the other hand, a smaller fin has greater maneuverability. Many of the fins are removable, so you can change out the fins and use them for storage.

There are several different choices for how the fins are mounted at the bottom of your SUP. Some of the common SUP fin configurations include:

Single fin: many SUPs have a single fin placed in a fin box and secured with a nut and screw. The fin box has a door for the fin to slide back and forth. The single fin offers good tracking and low drag, making it a good option for flat-water paddling.

3-fin rig: Also called a thruster, this configuration facilitates straight tracking on flat water and provides good power in surfing. The three fins are typical of the same size.

Configuration 2 + 1: This design involves a larger central fin with a smaller fin on either side of it. It is a growing configuration of SUPs built for surfing.

Finds for inflatable SUPs: Inflatable SUPs that have any of the fin configurations already specified. What sets them a part is that they have either flexible rubber fins fixed to the board or detachable semi-rigid fins.

SUP Additions and Accessories

How to Choose a Paddle Board & accessories: Depending on how you decide to use your SUP, you may want to look for a paddleboard with extra features, such as

Bungee straps / tied-down: often placed on the front and/or back of the board, these extended straps or tie-down spots are perfect for securing dry bags, clothes, and coolers.

Attachment points/mounts: Some boards have different attachment points for fishing rod holders, chairs, cameras, and more. Such parts are typically sold separately.

After buying a SUP, you need a few more main pieces of equipment to enjoy paddleboarding. These include:

Paddle: A paddleboard paddle looks a bit like a stretched-out canoe paddle with a tear-shaped blade that angles forward for optimum paddling capacity. The right length paddle should touch your wrist when you stand the paddle in front of you and lift your arm over your head.

PFD’s (Personal Flotation Device): The U.S. Coast Guard classifies paddleboards as boats (when used beyond the restricted limits of swimming or surfing areas), and you must wear a PFD. In our post, PFDs: How to Choose, learn how to pick the best PFD for you. Remember that the regulations also allow you to always bring a safety whistle and to have the light accessible if you are paddling after sunset.

Proper clothing: in cold temperatures where hypothermia is a problem, wear a wet suit or a dry suit. In milder temperatures, wear shorts and a t-shirt or bathing suit — something that travels with you and can get wet and dry easily.

Leash: Usually sold separately, a leash is tied to your SUP, holding it near when you fall off. Your paddleboard is a large flotation device, so attaching to it may be vital to your health. There are leashes built specifically for sailing, flat water, and rivers; be sure to buy the correct leash for your intended use.

Car rack: If you don’t have an inflatable SUP, you need a way to move your board to your car. There are special SUP racks built to match the crossbar of your roof rack, or you can use padding, such as foam blocks, inflatable blocks and utility straps to attach the board to the roof of your car.

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How to Choose a Paddle Board?

How to choose a paddle board? a quick guide to help you to choose a paddle board:

Have a look and find the best inflatable paddle board

Paddleboard Hull Types:

Planing Hull

Displacement Hull

Solid vs. Inflatable SUPs

Rolling hull and displacement hull SUPs are available in two different general construction styles: strong or inflatable.

Solid SUPs

Why get a solid SUP:

Quality is your priority: Solid boards deliver the best water efficiency. We fly quicker, easier with less effort than an inflatable. If paddling quick and far is your goal, a strong SUP is for you.

For ideal fit: Solid SUPs are available in a wider range of sizes and precisely tuned shapes than inflatable paddleboards, so you’re more likely to find one that fits you correctly.

You’ve got a place to store it: Strong SUPs will take up a lot of space. If you have enough storage space in your garage and a vehicle that can handle it, then a strong SUP is a good option.

Inflatable SUPs

Why get an inflatable paddle board:

You’re paddling white water: like a raft or an inflatable kayak, an inflatable SUP is better suited for navigating bumps around rocks and logs than a solid surface.

You like paddleboard yoga: you don’t have to get inflatable for SUP yoga, but they appear to be a little softer than solid surfaces, making them more comfortable for yoga poses.

SUP Volume and Weight

Paddleboard Length

Medium boards (10 ‘to 12’) are suitable for all-round use and SUP yoga. Some of these boards have planing hulls, but sometime you’ll see the SUP displacement hull at this length.

Paddleboard Width

When deciding how big your SUP should be, think about the type of paddling you’re doing, your body size and ability level:

Skill level: If you’ve paddled a lot, you could be confident on a smaller, quicker SUP. However, someone brand new to SUP would prefer a little extra width to make them feel more comfortable.

Paddleboard thickness

After finding a board with the length and width that makes the best sense to you and your paddling style, consider the third factor: the thickness of the board.

Paddleboard Fins

There are several different choices for how the fins are mounted at the bottom of your SUP. Some of the common SUP fin configurations include:

3-fin rig: Also called a thruster, this configuration facilitates straight tracking on flat water and provides good power in surfing. The three fins are typical of the same size.

Configuration 2 + 1: This design involves a larger central fin with a smaller fin on either side of it. It is a growing configuration of SUPs built for surfing.

SUP Additions and Accessories

How to Choose a Paddle Board & accessories: Depending on how you decide to use your SUP, you may want to look for a paddleboard with extra features, such as

Bungee straps / tied-down: often placed on the front and/or back of the board, these extended straps or tie-down spots are perfect for securing dry bags, clothes, and coolers.

Attachment points/mounts: Some boards have different attachment points for fishing rod holders, chairs, cameras, and more. Such parts are typically sold separately.

After buying a SUP, you need a few more main pieces of equipment to enjoy paddleboarding. These include:

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lexiehewitt7 · 4 years

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How to Choose a Paddle Board?

How to choose a paddle board? a quick guide to help you to choose a paddle board:

Have a look and find the best inflatable paddle board

Paddleboard Hull Types:

Planing Hull

Displacement Hull

Solid vs. Inflatable SUPs

Rolling hull and displacement hull SUPs are available in two different general construction styles: strong or inflatable.

Solid SUPs

Why get a solid SUP:

Quality is your priority: Solid boards deliver the best water efficiency. We fly quicker, easier with less effort than an inflatable. If paddling quick and far is your goal, a strong SUP is for you.

For ideal fit: Solid SUPs are available in a wider range of sizes and precisely tuned shapes than inflatable paddleboards, so you’re more likely to find one that fits you correctly.

You’ve got a place to store it: Strong SUPs will take up a lot of space. If you have enough storage space in your garage and a vehicle that can handle it, then a strong SUP is a good option.

Inflatable SUPs

Why get an inflatable paddle board:

You’re paddling white water: like a raft or an inflatable kayak, an inflatable SUP is better suited for navigating bumps around rocks and logs than a solid surface.

You like paddleboard yoga: you don’t have to get inflatable for SUP yoga, but they appear to be a little softer than solid surfaces, making them more comfortable for yoga poses.

SUP Volume and Weight

Paddleboard Length

Medium boards (10 ‘to 12’) are suitable for all-round use and SUP yoga. Some of these boards have planing hulls, but sometime you’ll see the SUP displacement hull at this length.

Paddleboard Width

When deciding how big your SUP should be, think about the type of paddling you’re doing, your body size and ability level:

Skill level: If you’ve paddled a lot, you could be confident on a smaller, quicker SUP. However, someone brand new to SUP would prefer a little extra width to make them feel more comfortable.

Paddleboard thickness

After finding a board with the length and width that makes the best sense to you and your paddling style, consider the third factor: the thickness of the board.

Paddleboard Fins

There are several different choices for how the fins are mounted at the bottom of your SUP. Some of the common SUP fin configurations include:

3-fin rig: Also called a thruster, this configuration facilitates straight tracking on flat water and provides good power in surfing. The three fins are typical of the same size.

Configuration 2 + 1: This design involves a larger central fin with a smaller fin on either side of it. It is a growing configuration of SUPs built for surfing.

SUP Additions and Accessories

How to Choose a Paddle Board & accessories: Depending on how you decide to use your SUP, you may want to look for a paddleboard with extra features, such as

Bungee straps / tied-down: often placed on the front and/or back of the board, these extended straps or tie-down spots are perfect for securing dry bags, clothes, and coolers.

Attachment points/mounts: Some boards have different attachment points for fishing rod holders, chairs, cameras, and more. Such parts are typically sold separately.

After buying a SUP, you need a few more main pieces of equipment to enjoy paddleboarding. These include:

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maryajohnson6 · 4 years

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How to Choose a Paddle Board?

How to choose a paddle board? a quick guide to help you to choose a paddle board:

Have a look and find the best inflatable paddle board

Paddleboard Hull Types:

Planing Hull

Displacement Hull

Solid vs. Inflatable SUPs

Rolling hull and displacement hull SUPs are available in two different general construction styles: strong or inflatable.

Solid SUPs

Why get a solid SUP:

Quality is your priority: Solid boards deliver the best water efficiency. We fly quicker, easier with less effort than an inflatable. If paddling quick and far is your goal, a strong SUP is for you.

For ideal fit: Solid SUPs are available in a wider range of sizes and precisely tuned shapes than inflatable paddleboards, so you’re more likely to find one that fits you correctly.

You’ve got a place to store it: Strong SUPs will take up a lot of space. If you have enough storage space in your garage and a vehicle that can handle it, then a strong SUP is a good option.

Inflatable SUPs

Why get an inflatable paddle board:

You’re paddling white water: like a raft or an inflatable kayak, an inflatable SUP is better suited for navigating bumps around rocks and logs than a solid surface.

You like paddleboard yoga: you don’t have to get inflatable for SUP yoga, but they appear to be a little softer than solid surfaces, making them more comfortable for yoga poses.

SUP Volume and Weight

Paddleboard Length

Medium boards (10 ‘to 12’) are suitable for all-round use and SUP yoga. Some of these boards have planing hulls, but sometime you’ll see the SUP displacement hull at this length.

Paddleboard Width

When deciding how big your SUP should be, think about the type of paddling you’re doing, your body size and ability level:

Skill level: If you’ve paddled a lot, you could be confident on a smaller, quicker SUP. However, someone brand new to SUP would prefer a little extra width to make them feel more comfortable.

Paddleboard thickness

After finding a board with the length and width that makes the best sense to you and your paddling style, consider the third factor: the thickness of the board.

Paddleboard Fins

There are several different choices for how the fins are mounted at the bottom of your SUP. Some of the common SUP fin configurations include:

3-fin rig: Also called a thruster, this configuration facilitates straight tracking on flat water and provides good power in surfing. The three fins are typical of the same size.

Configuration 2 + 1: This design involves a larger central fin with a smaller fin on either side of it. It is a growing configuration of SUPs built for surfing.

SUP Additions and Accessories

How to Choose a Paddle Board & accessories: Depending on how you decide to use your SUP, you may want to look for a paddleboard with extra features, such as

Bungee straps / tied-down: often placed on the front and/or back of the board, these extended straps or tie-down spots are perfect for securing dry bags, clothes, and coolers.

Attachment points/mounts: Some boards have different attachment points for fishing rod holders, chairs, cameras, and more. Such parts are typically sold separately.

After buying a SUP, you need a few more main pieces of equipment to enjoy paddleboarding. These include:

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pakaloa-sup · 4 years

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How to Choose a Paddle Board?

How to choose a paddle board? a quick guide to help you to choose a paddle board:

Have a look and find the best inflatable paddle board

Paddleboard Hull Types:

Planing Hull

Displacement Hull

Solid vs. Inflatable SUPs

Rolling hull and displacement hull SUPs are available in two different general construction styles: strong or inflatable.

Solid SUPs

Why get a solid SUP:

Quality is your priority: Solid boards deliver the best water efficiency. We fly quicker, easier with less effort than an inflatable. If paddling quick and far is your goal, a strong SUP is for you.

For ideal fit: Solid SUPs are available in a wider range of sizes and precisely tuned shapes than inflatable paddleboards, so you’re more likely to find one that fits you correctly.

You’ve got a place to store it: Strong SUPs will take up a lot of space. If you have enough storage space in your garage and a vehicle that can handle it, then a strong SUP is a good option.

Inflatable SUPs

Why get an inflatable paddle board:

You’re paddling white water: like a raft or an inflatable kayak, an inflatable SUP is better suited for navigating bumps around rocks and logs than a solid surface.

You like paddleboard yoga: you don’t have to get inflatable for SUP yoga, but they appear to be a little softer than solid surfaces, making them more comfortable for yoga poses.

SUP Volume and Weight

Paddleboard Length

Medium boards (10 ‘to 12’) are suitable for all-round use and SUP yoga. Some of these boards have planing hulls, but sometime you’ll see the SUP displacement hull at this length.

Paddleboard Width

When deciding how big your SUP should be, think about the type of paddling you’re doing, your body size and ability level:

Skill level: If you’ve paddled a lot, you could be confident on a smaller, quicker SUP. However, someone brand new to SUP would prefer a little extra width to make them feel more comfortable.

Paddleboard thickness

After finding a board with the length and width that makes the best sense to you and your paddling style, consider the third factor: the thickness of the board.

Paddleboard Fins

There are several different choices for how the fins are mounted at the bottom of your SUP. Some of the common SUP fin configurations include:

3-fin rig: Also called a thruster, this configuration facilitates straight tracking on flat water and provides good power in surfing. The three fins are typical of the same size.

Configuration 2 + 1: This design involves a larger central fin with a smaller fin on either side of it. It is a growing configuration of SUPs built for surfing.

SUP Additions and Accessories

How to Choose a Paddle Board & accessories: Depending on how you decide to use your SUP, you may want to look for a paddleboard with extra features, such as

Bungee straps / tied-down: often placed on the front and/or back of the board, these extended straps or tie-down spots are perfect for securing dry bags, clothes, and coolers.

Attachment points/mounts: Some boards have different attachment points for fishing rod holders, chairs, cameras, and more. Such parts are typically sold separately.

After buying a SUP, you need a few more main pieces of equipment to enjoy paddleboarding. These include:

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markdaniel05 · 4 years

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How to Choose a Paddle Board?

How to choose a paddle board? a quick guide to help you to choose a paddle board:

Have a look and find the best inflatable paddle board

Paddleboard Hull Types:

Planing Hull

Displacement Hull

Solid vs. Inflatable SUPs

Rolling hull and displacement hull SUPs are available in two different general construction styles: strong or inflatable.

Solid SUPs

Why get a solid SUP:

Quality is your priority: Solid boards deliver the best water efficiency. We fly quicker, easier with less effort than an inflatable. If paddling quick and far is your goal, a strong SUP is for you.

For ideal fit: Solid SUPs are available in a wider range of sizes and precisely tuned shapes than inflatable paddleboards, so you’re more likely to find one that fits you correctly.

You’ve got a place to store it: Strong SUPs will take up a lot of space. If you have enough storage space in your garage and a vehicle that can handle it, then a strong SUP is a good option.

Inflatable SUPs

Why get an inflatable paddle board:

You’re paddling white water: like a raft or an inflatable kayak, an inflatable SUP is better suited for navigating bumps around rocks and logs than a solid surface.

You like paddleboard yoga: you don’t have to get inflatable for SUP yoga, but they appear to be a little softer than solid surfaces, making them more comfortable for yoga poses.

SUP Volume and Weight

Paddleboard Length

Medium boards (10 ‘to 12’) are suitable for all-round use and SUP yoga. Some of these boards have planing hulls, but sometime you’ll see the SUP displacement hull at this length.

Paddleboard Width

When deciding how big your SUP should be, think about the type of paddling you’re doing, your body size and ability level:

Skill level: If you’ve paddled a lot, you could be confident on a smaller, quicker SUP. However, someone brand new to SUP would prefer a little extra width to make them feel more comfortable.

Paddleboard thickness

After finding a board with the length and width that makes the best sense to you and your paddling style, consider the third factor: the thickness of the board.

Paddleboard Fins

There are several different choices for how the fins are mounted at the bottom of your SUP. Some of the common SUP fin configurations include:

3-fin rig: Also called a thruster, this configuration facilitates straight tracking on flat water and provides good power in surfing. The three fins are typical of the same size.

Configuration 2 + 1: This design involves a larger central fin with a smaller fin on either side of it. It is a growing configuration of SUPs built for surfing.

SUP Additions and Accessories

How to Choose a Paddle Board & accessories: Depending on how you decide to use your SUP, you may want to look for a paddleboard with extra features, such as

Bungee straps / tied-down: often placed on the front and/or back of the board, these extended straps or tie-down spots are perfect for securing dry bags, clothes, and coolers.

Attachment points/mounts: Some boards have different attachment points for fishing rod holders, chairs, cameras, and more. Such parts are typically sold separately.

After buying a SUP, you need a few more main pieces of equipment to enjoy paddleboarding. These include:

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sylviajackson05 · 4 years

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How to Choose a Paddle Board?

How to choose a paddle board? a quick guide to help you to choose a paddle board:

Have a look and find the best inflatable paddle board

Paddleboard Hull Types:

Planing Hull

Displacement Hull

Solid vs. Inflatable SUPs

Rolling hull and displacement hull SUPs are available in two different general construction styles: strong or inflatable.

Solid SUPs

Why get a solid SUP:

Quality is your priority: Solid boards deliver the best water efficiency. We fly quicker, easier with less effort than an inflatable. If paddling quick and far is your goal, a strong SUP is for you.

For ideal fit: Solid SUPs are available in a wider range of sizes and precisely tuned shapes than inflatable paddleboards, so you’re more likely to find one that fits you correctly.

You’ve got a place to store it: Strong SUPs will take up a lot of space. If you have enough storage space in your garage and a vehicle that can handle it, then a strong SUP is a good option.

Inflatable SUPs

Why get an inflatable paddle board:

You’re paddling white water: like a raft or an inflatable kayak, an inflatable SUP is better suited for navigating bumps around rocks and logs than a solid surface.

You like paddleboard yoga: you don’t have to get inflatable for SUP yoga, but they appear to be a little softer than solid surfaces, making them more comfortable for yoga poses.

SUP Volume and Weight

Paddleboard Length

Medium boards (10 ‘to 12’) are suitable for all-round use and SUP yoga. Some of these boards have planing hulls, but sometime you’ll see the SUP displacement hull at this length.

Paddleboard Width

When deciding how big your SUP should be, think about the type of paddling you’re doing, your body size and ability level:

Skill level: If you’ve paddled a lot, you could be confident on a smaller, quicker SUP. However, someone brand new to SUP would prefer a little extra width to make them feel more comfortable.

Paddleboard thickness

After finding a board with the length and width that makes the best sense to you and your paddling style, consider the third factor: the thickness of the board.

Paddleboard Fins

There are several different choices for how the fins are mounted at the bottom of your SUP. Some of the common SUP fin configurations include:

3-fin rig: Also called a thruster, this configuration facilitates straight tracking on flat water and provides good power in surfing. The three fins are typical of the same size.

Configuration 2 + 1: This design involves a larger central fin with a smaller fin on either side of it. It is a growing configuration of SUPs built for surfing.

SUP Additions and Accessories

How to Choose a Paddle Board & accessories: Depending on how you decide to use your SUP, you may want to look for a paddleboard with extra features, such as

Bungee straps / tied-down: often placed on the front and/or back of the board, these extended straps or tie-down spots are perfect for securing dry bags, clothes, and coolers.

Attachment points/mounts: Some boards have different attachment points for fishing rod holders, chairs, cameras, and more. Such parts are typically sold separately.

After buying a SUP, you need a few more main pieces of equipment to enjoy paddleboarding. These include:

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pakaloa1 · 4 years

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How to Choose a Paddle Board?

How to choose a paddle board? a quick guide to help you to choose a paddle board:

Have a look and find the best inflatable paddle board

Paddleboard Hull Types:

Planing Hull

Displacement Hull

Solid vs. Inflatable SUPs

Rolling hull and displacement hull SUPs are available in two different general construction styles: strong or inflatable.

Solid SUPs

Why get a solid SUP:

Quality is your priority: Solid boards deliver the best water efficiency. We fly quicker, easier with less effort than an inflatable. If paddling quick and far is your goal, a strong SUP is for you.

For ideal fit: Solid SUPs are available in a wider range of sizes and precisely tuned shapes than inflatable paddleboards, so you’re more likely to find one that fits you correctly.

You’ve got a place to store it: Strong SUPs will take up a lot of space. If you have enough storage space in your garage and a vehicle that can handle it, then a strong SUP is a good option.

Inflatable SUPs

Why get an inflatable paddle board:

You’re paddling white water: like a raft or an inflatable kayak, an inflatable SUP is better suited for navigating bumps around rocks and logs than a solid surface.

You like paddleboard yoga: you don’t have to get inflatable for SUP yoga, but they appear to be a little softer than solid surfaces, making them more comfortable for yoga poses.

SUP Volume and Weight

Paddleboard Length

Medium boards (10 ‘to 12’) are suitable for all-round use and SUP yoga. Some of these boards have planing hulls, but sometime you’ll see the SUP displacement hull at this length.

Paddleboard Width

When deciding how big your SUP should be, think about the type of paddling you’re doing, your body size and ability level:

Skill level: If you’ve paddled a lot, you could be confident on a smaller, quicker SUP. However, someone brand new to SUP would prefer a little extra width to make them feel more comfortable.

Paddleboard thickness

After finding a board with the length and width that makes the best sense to you and your paddling style, consider the third factor: the thickness of the board.

Paddleboard Fins

There are several different choices for how the fins are mounted at the bottom of your SUP. Some of the common SUP fin configurations include:

3-fin rig: Also called a thruster, this configuration facilitates straight tracking on flat water and provides good power in surfing. The three fins are typical of the same size.

Configuration 2 + 1: This design involves a larger central fin with a smaller fin on either side of it. It is a growing configuration of SUPs built for surfing.

SUP Additions and Accessories

How to Choose a Paddle Board & accessories: Depending on how you decide to use your SUP, you may want to look for a paddleboard with extra features, such as

Bungee straps / tied-down: often placed on the front and/or back of the board, these extended straps or tie-down spots are perfect for securing dry bags, clothes, and coolers.

Attachment points/mounts: Some boards have different attachment points for fishing rod holders, chairs, cameras, and more. Such parts are typically sold separately.

After buying a SUP, you need a few more main pieces of equipment to enjoy paddleboarding. These include:

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paddleboardrental2 · 4 years

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How to Choose a Paddle Board?

How to choose a paddle board? a quick guide to help you to choose a paddle board:

Have a look and find the best inflatable paddle board

Paddleboard Hull Types:

Planing Hull

Displacement Hull

Solid vs. Inflatable SUPs

Rolling hull and displacement hull SUPs are available in two different general construction styles: strong or inflatable.

Solid SUPs

Why get a solid SUP:

Quality is your priority: Solid boards deliver the best water efficiency. We fly quicker, easier with less effort than an inflatable. If paddling quick and far is your goal, a strong SUP is for you.

For ideal fit: Solid SUPs are available in a wider range of sizes and precisely tuned shapes than inflatable paddleboards, so you’re more likely to find one that fits you correctly.

You’ve got a place to store it: Strong SUPs will take up a lot of space. If you have enough storage space in your garage and a vehicle that can handle it, then a strong SUP is a good option.

Inflatable SUPs

Why get an inflatable paddle board:

You’re paddling white water: like a raft or an inflatable kayak, an inflatable SUP is better suited for navigating bumps around rocks and logs than a solid surface.

You like paddleboard yoga: you don’t have to get inflatable for SUP yoga, but they appear to be a little softer than solid surfaces, making them more comfortable for yoga poses.

SUP Volume and Weight

Paddleboard Length

Medium boards (10 ‘to 12’) are suitable for all-round use and SUP yoga. Some of these boards have planing hulls, but sometime you’ll see the SUP displacement hull at this length.

Paddleboard Width

When deciding how big your SUP should be, think about the type of paddling you’re doing, your body size and ability level:

Skill level: If you’ve paddled a lot, you could be confident on a smaller, quicker SUP. However, someone brand new to SUP would prefer a little extra width to make them feel more comfortable.

Paddleboard thickness

After finding a board with the length and width that makes the best sense to you and your paddling style, consider the third factor: the thickness of the board.

Paddleboard Fins

There are several different choices for how the fins are mounted at the bottom of your SUP. Some of the common SUP fin configurations include:

3-fin rig: Also called a thruster, this configuration facilitates straight tracking on flat water and provides good power in surfing. The three fins are typical of the same size.

Configuration 2 + 1: This design involves a larger central fin with a smaller fin on either side of it. It is a growing configuration of SUPs built for surfing.

SUP Additions and Accessories

How to Choose a Paddle Board & accessories: Depending on how you decide to use your SUP, you may want to look for a paddleboard with extra features, such as

Bungee straps / tied-down: often placed on the front and/or back of the board, these extended straps or tie-down spots are perfect for securing dry bags, clothes, and coolers.

Attachment points/mounts: Some boards have different attachment points for fishing rod holders, chairs, cameras, and more. Such parts are typically sold separately.

After buying a SUP, you need a few more main pieces of equipment to enjoy paddleboarding. These include:

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waynekelton · 4 years

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The Best Offline Strategy Games for Android & iOS

In the age of the always-online freemium mobile experience, sometimes it's nice to know that there are quality strategy games out there that you can play offline. Maybe Grandma's wi-fi isn't up to the job, or maybe you just don't have any internet. Are you on a Bus? A Plane?

Whatever the case, there comes a time when you need a strategy game that's a real feast--but at a table set for one. Luckily, there are a large number of mobile games with great offline experiences in 2018, on both iOS and Android.

What are the best Offline Strategy Games for Android & iOS?

Bad North

Star Traders: Frontiers

Rebel Inc.

Doorkickers

Frozen Synapse Prime

Tharsis

Ticket to Ride

XCOM: Enemy Within

Battle of Wesnoth

Bad North

Bad North is a self-styled 'micro' or 'minimalist' real-time strategy game that's been a big hit on PC and Switch, and is finally available on mobile. It works perfectly even when you're not connected to data or wifi, which makes it a no-brainer for this last. Technically, we've played this the most on Airplanes but since it's a game primarily about short-bursts of activity, it's also suited for played on the bus.

Essentially you're in charge of a small army of units that you must use to defend a succession of islands from Viking invaders. Islands are connected together in a randomised and procedurally generated chain, and once you've completed one it unlocks the the next in line. You have to try and keep up forward momentum because if you lag behind you may be overtaken and you lose. Along the way you can find items and more units to command, but the islands get harder to defend.

Star Traders: Frontiers

This is technically more RPG than strategy, but it's a cracking solitaire game that gives you a wide open sandbox to explore as captain of your own space-shop. Trade and take on 'quests' as you strive to make a name for yourself in a dangerous universe, with both turn-based squad battles (JRPG style) and turn-based ship combat which will put your vessel and your crew to the test. You can customise your character and your crew as much as you like, levelling them up along specific career paths that can make you a hard-as-nails combat vessel, or a stealthy smuggler looking to maximise profit. The game has lots of story vignettes to pull you through, from standard quest systems, to larger multi-part stories and era-defining events that you can help shape, or not. Regardless, this is a living sandbox that will progress with or without your help.

What makes this a good 'offline' game though is the fact that not only does it not require an internet connection, but the game will remember your state if you find yourself having to close down the app unexpectedly, even in the middle of a battle. Plenty of save slots as well for all you scummers out there. The icing on the cake is that the developers are always pushing out updates, so there's near weekly fresh content being dropped into the game. Read our review to find out more.

Rebel Inc.

Just like its predecessor Plague Inc., Rebel Inc. is an excellent drop-in/drop-out game that allows you to pause the action and come back to it at a later date. This real-time strategy experience puts you in the shows of a newly appointed administrator of a troubled region recovering from a recent war (evoking memories of the recent War in Afghanistan, specifically). You must spend your budget wisely on government improvements and initiatives to help the population rebuild and to win support.

Unlike Plague, however, you can't just sit back and wait for the people to love you - the enemies vanquished in the recent war haven't gone away, and soon insurgent forces will start popping up on the map trying to try and take over by force. You then enter a different game entirely - one of tactical placement. By marshalling local or coalition forces, you must drive out the insurgents from the major population centres and corner them so that they have nowhere to run. Do well and they'll eventually ask for peace but the longer the linger, the quicker your reputation declines and if it reaches zero, you lose.

Doorkickers

Doorkickers makes a great bite-sized tactical treat. Each mission is a puzzle that you solve by drawing lines for your squad of police officers to follow. First you plan, then you can pause the game at any time to modify your strategy. The encounters are over as quickly as a real tactical breach would be, which means if you screwed up and got your officers fragged you can try again almost immediately. You can pass a mission with minimal requirements, but casualties and mistakes will carry over to the next level. While there's not much story here, there is a gradual progression of unlockable gear and skills and new, more challenging missions. At the same time, you're free to take on any one of several campaigns at the same time. Get stuck and you can just try a different one.

Frozen Synapse Prime

This is another great tactical game that works well with a touch interface. Set in a futuristic city with cyborg commandos that can be controlled remotely, Frozen Synapse breaks turns out of a real-time battle by pausing every few seconds for both sides to issue new orders. The orders play out simultaneously, so the core mechanic is predicting what your opponent is going to do next.

While Frozen Synapse is extra great with a human partner to second-guess, it also has a very cool single-player campaign with a pretty interesting post-cyberpunk story-line. This also features quite a variety of mission types, smart AI, and satisfying progression. On iOS, you'll also be able to get the original, with hip minimalist graphics. On Android, you've got the Prime remake, which is essentially the same game but with more realistic visuals.

Iron Marines

This mission-based RTS will take a little more commitment, but the rewards are worth it. From veteran developers Ironhide, creators of the mega-hit Kingdom Rush, is a polished, neon-colored gem of a mobile strategy game. It's your basic space marines vs aliens set against highly improbable but beautiful alien landscapes. Your commander has MOBA-like hero abilities that will help you face a variety of mission types and enemies, and the game can get pretty tough later in the campaign. Read our Iron Marines review for more.

Tharsis

The fact that this game is iPad only (for now) doesn't stop it being an excellent solo turn-based strategy experience. Inspired by dice-rolling board game design, this is a survival/disaster management game where you must try and get as many of your crew to Mars as you can as the spaceship that's carrying you there slowly falls apart around you. Each turn represents a week aboard the failing Iktomi, in which the crew have to repair various system failures or suffer the consequences. These consequences include a faulty life support system damaging the crews’ health or a severe fire destroying the ship’s hull and bringing an abrupt end to your mission.

The solo nature of this game means that it's an excellent one for those longer-haul journeys, although the caveat is it may not be as battery friendly as others in this section. Still, the thought of being forced to resort to cannibalism to keep your crew alive can sometimes be too compelling to ignore, battery be damned. Read our review for more.

Ticket to Ride

A must have feature of any modern digital board game must be pass-and-play. It brings these apps closer to their physical counter-part and allows them to actually fill the niche they were designed for, albeit at the potential expense of sales as close-knit groups or couples only end up buying one version of the app between them. Ticket to Ride is an extremely popular, mainstream boardgame, although we can quibble over its definition of 'strategy' if you like. Still, it's combination of set collection and the tactical placement of your trains makes for a very compelling game - do you go the easiest route, or the longest? do you focus on your tickets, or try to subvert other player's routes? Do you place those trains now, or pick up those cards you desperately need?

Regardless, as an app and as an offline experience, it's well above par. The base purchase gets you the USA map, but most of the series' spin-offs and expansions are available to purchase via IAPs. IF you wait for a sale, you could easily stock up on options and you'll find yourself with a great shared experience to tide you through those long flights. You can even fit in a game with two people and two AI in an hour-long domestic flight, so if you're looking for a quintessential offline experience for two or more people, look no further than Ticket to Ride.

XCOM: Enemy Within

Likewise, the mobile port of XCOM is rightly lauded as one of the few PC-quality experiences to be had on a tablet. Not only did this standalone expansion of the original ground-breaking remake Enemy Unknown polish off all the rough edges of its original, it added great new wrinkles to the classic core gameplay. You still get a massive open-ended campaign with tactical turn-based missions, but now you have a much more interesting storyline that has your soldiers questioning whether they have gazed too long into the abyss to still be considered human.

Battle of Wesnoth

For a different sort of grand experience, try the venerable Battle for Wesnoth, an open-source project fifteen years in the making. It's a grand strategy game with a Tolkienesque fantasy theme. There's a massive variety of units in six highly distinct factions, plus different historical ages that change the balance. Its sixteen (!!) lengthy and story-based campaigns will keep you busy for a long long time. The complexity of the interface means this is one for the tablet, and the free Android version is a bit jankier than the more polished (and paid) iOS version.

Other iOS & Android Offline Strategy Games

Civilization VI

Ravenmark: Scourge of Estellion

Slay

Templar Battleforce Elite

Aliens vs Humans

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10 best Hollywood chase scenes you really must catch

Some of the most memorable scenes on screen involve chases. Pulse-quickening car pursuits with danger at every turn. Imperial troops on the tail of rebels and smugglers in a galaxy far, far away. Man vs. plane, with everything at stake. Whatever the scenario, they captivate us with elements of surprise, stress, sometimes comedy, and always top-notch action.

Here are 10 of the best chase scenes in Hollywood history for you to check out, and the fun trivia behind the epic entertainment.

Fast Five (2011)

The Fast and the Furious franchise is loaded with over-the-top car chases and “Fast Five” is no exception. In the finale, Dom (Vin Diesel) and Brian (Paul Walker) are racing through downtown Rio de Janeiro in their modified Dodge Charger SRT-8s while being tailed by the Rio police. The catch? Attached to the cars is a vault that belongs to Rio’s biggest crime lord, Hernan Reyes.

Trivia

Some of the downtown Rio scenes in the chase were actually shot in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.

More than 200 vehicles were destroyed by the vault during filming.

Six versions of the eight-foot high vault were created with specific uses – some for close-up shots, others to drag through the streets.

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

Though the whole movie is one big car chase, the finale takes the cake with Furiosa (Charlize Theron), Max (Tom Hardy) and the Vuvalini tribe driving back to Citadel and clashing with Immortan Joe and his armies. The scene features vamped-up cars and plenty of weapons as the two sides speed through canyons and desert, battling each other to the death.

Trivia

More than 80 percent of the effects in the film are real, practical effects, stunts, makeup and sets.

The older actresses playing the Vuvalini did their own stunts.

The film used three identical war rigs based on a Czech all-wheel-drive military vehicle.

The Dark Knight (2008)

The first showdown between the Joker (Heath Ledger) and Batman (Christian Bale) does not disappoint. This memorable scene shows the Joker and his clowns chasing down and attacking Harvey Dent’s (Aaron Eckhart) convoy, which inevitably lures Batman into the fray, on his übercool Batpod. What ensues is an epic ride through the dark, underground streets of Gotham City as Batman attempts to capture the villainous Joker.

Trivia

The Gotham City license plates were based on Illinois license plates.

One very pricy IMAX camera was destroyed while filming the chase scene. It was one of just four in the world at the time.

As filming took place in downtown Chicago, citizens called police to report that “police” were in pursuit of a dark vehicle of an unknown make and model.

Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Pursued by four TIE fighters, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca and C-3PO enter the Hoth asteroid field trying to lose Imperial ships while simultaneously avoiding massive asteroids. Not the easiest feat, even for Han. Mixed with comedy and fast-flying action, it’s here that Han utters the famous line, “Never tell me the odds.”

Trivia

The Millennium Falcon model was made much lighter than in the previous film in order to have the ship move and turn more fluidly.

During the scene, a pilot briefly can be seen bailing out with a parachute after the TIE fighter is hit by an asteroid.

When the Millennium Falcon first enters the asteroid field, the third asteroid to appear in the top-left corner is actually a potato!

North by Northwest (1959)

One of the most iconic scenes in movie history is when Roger Thornhill (Cary Grant) is attacked by a crop duster plane, while waiting for a meeting with the mysterious Kaplan, at an isolated bus stop. Alfred Hitchcock’s camera angles create panic throughout the scene as Thornhill ducks and dives for his life.

Trivia

The crop duster chase scene featured a real airplane while the scene in which the plane crashes into the fuel truck included large models of both the truck and plane.

The crop duster scene was meant to take place in northern Indiana, but was shot on location on Garces Highway in Kern County, California.

This scene inspired the helicopter chase in the James Bond movie “From Russia with Love.”

The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)

In the third installment of the Bourne series we find Jason Bourne (Matt Damon), still tracking down his true identity, in a high-speed, adrenaline-pumping pursuit through the streets and homes of Tangier, Morocco. This time Bourne is after Operation Blackbriar asset Desh Bouksani, and prevents him from killing Nicky Parsons (Julia Stiles), who has been helping Bourne.

Trivia

While filming in Tangier, the crew had to close down the busiest square in the city for several hours.

The meeting place Nicky chooses in Tangier is Café de Paris, which was a popular spot for spies and emissaries back in the day.

Because Tangier is a very crowded city, the flow of people was hard to control and the actors had to push through a crowd of locals, not extras.

What’s Up, Doc? (1972)

They don’t make them like this anymore. The 11-minute chase is relatively slow-paced by today’s standards, but perfectly choreographed for comedy. It features the two protagonists, Judy Maxwell (Barbra Streisand) and Howard Bannister (Ryan O’Neal), stealing four suitcases and being pursued by multiple characters all wanting their possessions back. Starting on a delivery bicycle in downtown San Francisco, the duo take their lives in their hands as they ride through Chinatown, down the steep inclines of Lombard Street, and end up crashing a stolen Volkswagen Beetle in San Francisco Bay.

Trivia

The chase scene cost $1 million to shoot, took 19 days and required 32 stuntmen.

Shots of the floating Volkswagen Beetle were a parody of the vehicle’s ability to float on water, which was shown in advertisements at the time.

The comedic scene was a spoof of the 1968 movie “Bullitt.”

Point Break (1991)

When federal agent Johnny Utah (Keanu Reeves) goes deep undercover to find bank-robbing surfers he finds himself chasing leader of the pack Bodhi (Patrick Swayze), who’s wearing a Ronald Reagan mask, through a Southern California neighborhood. It’s a high-paced and enthralling foot chase.

Trivia

Keanu Reeves observed real FBI agents in Los Angeles to study for his role.

Director Kathryn Bigelow used a stripped-down, hand-held 35 mm camera nicknamed the “Pogo-Cam” to film the chase scene.

Patrick Swayze, who usually did his own stunts, did not do the stunts his character performs while wearing the Reagan mask – they were carried out by a stunt double.

The French Connection (1971)

Detectives Popeye Doyle (Gene Hackman) and Buddy Russo (Roy Scheider) are on the hunt to intercept a massive drug shipment from France. Naturally, an awesome car chase follows. Popeye takes over a civilian’s car and goes after an elevated train, with the hit man aboard, through the streets of New York.

Trivia

Many of the near-collisions in the movie were real and unplanned since the chase scene was filmed without the proper city permits.

Gene Hackman did a lot of his own driving throughout the chase scene.

The most famous shot of the chase comes from a camera mounted on the car’s front bumper, giving a low-angle viewpoint.

Bullitt (1968)

For perhaps the best car chase scene of all time, “Bullitt” gives us a 10-minute pursuit, with unmistakable ‘60s cool, on the streets of San Francisco. Here, Frank Bullitt (Steve McQueen) is careering after criminals up and down busy roads in a green 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback GT. This full-throttle, tire-squealing scene became the inspiration for later Hollywood car chases.

Trivia

Steve McQueen made a point to keep his head near the open car window during the chase scene so audiences would know he was driving.

The car chase called for speeds of 75 to 80 mph but the cars actually topped speeds of 110 mph.

Filming the chase scene took three weeks and resulted in 10 minutes and 53 seconds of footage in the film.

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Think 'Bachelor' Arie Luyendyk Jr. Is Boring? ABC Exec Responds to Critics (Exclusive)

Arie Luyendyk Jr. started his journey as The Bachelor on uncertain ground. Much of it wasn't his fault. Peter Kraus, runner-up from the previous season of The Bachelorette and the clear Bachelor frontrunner, had been in discussions to be the lead that ultimately fell through. Ravenous Peter fans were abundant, and the nickname 'Not Peter' took hold for Arie.

When you order something online vs. when it arrives in the mail #TheBachelorpic.twitter.com/z2wKZvDu2v

— Dana Weiss (@Possessionista) September 7, 2017

The Arizona resident admirably laughed off the moniker, but Kraus comparisons aside, he also hadn't been on fans' screens in five years. When he got the Bachelor call, the 36-year-old literally grabbed a suit and jumped on a plane, and after his Good Morning America appearance the next morning, fans on Twitter let out a resounding, "WHO?!" and side-by-sides of his original Bachelorette headshot from 2012 and the new GMA appearance went viral.

shoutout to ABC for providing a pair of #TheBachelor promo shots that manage to make Arie look like his own son pic.twitter.com/egfYWYVrXm

— Molly Fitzpatrick (@mollyfitz) September 7, 2017

Then the chatter died down, and Bachelor Nation seemed ready and excited for a new season. After all, a throwback choice for the lead was surprising, and surprises are exciting (who wasn't screaming in their seat when Nick Viall was announced as Bachelor after BiP?) For those who remembered Arie, he was a nice guy, and for those who didn't, he had a clean slate.

But since season 22 began, many have dubbed the race car driver's episodes too slow (including alumni of the franchise like Corinne Olympios, Raven Gates, Tanner Tolbert and more). We spoke with Robert Mills, ABC Senior Vice President of Alternative Series, Specials and Late-Night Programming, who's a Bachelor fan (and, frankly, historian) himself, about his takeaways from this season and the ending ahead that host Chris Harrison has promised is "a phenomenal finish."

ET: You usually cast the lead from a more recent season. Do you wish Arie had gotten more media training before filming, or been on camera more recently?

Robert Mills: We’ve had, for lack of a better term, growing pains. … He was having a hard time [with] some of the stuff [he had] to do for TV; shooting things over and over again, even just something like an entrance into a room because you’ve got to get the right angle. It was hard because he was trying to be as authentic and organic as possible … He really had to get back into it. ... It also happened very quickly, too, so I think there just wasn’t a lot of time.

Is there anything you would've done differently in terms of bringing him on?

You need different types of seasons and he was what we needed now. We had certainly an entertaining season with Nick Viall, but it was a little bit crazier and sometimes you need one with a Bachelor like this who’s just very sincere and kind of a regular guy. ... Every season we always do a debrief ... It's like having an NFL team. Whether it’s a Super Bowl-winning season or a season where you just miss the playoffs, whatever it is, you say, "Here’s what we really liked. Here’s what didn’t work. Here’s what people responded to," and you make adjustments for the next season.

What are your thoughts about some of the women (Bekah, Krystal) now saying they went on the show for Peter?

Well, that happens all the time. ... Lesley [Murphy, of Sean Lowe's season] has said she went on The Bachelor for Arie! That is not a new phenomenon. I think it's more magnified because Arie doesn't come from the previous season, but it happens all the time.

But ratings are down a bit, why do you think that is?

I will say it's fascinating to me to see how much shorter people’s memories are now. I think because there is just so much stuff, certainly entertainment-wise, so many options, there’s much more short-term memory. It’s like we live in a time-lapse world now. [With] Arie, I was shocked by how many people said, “I don’t know who this guy is,” or “I don’t remember this guy.” That was kind of difficult and people needed to sort of get back into the swing of him. We came off a down season with [Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay] too. ... We’ve won the time period every week, so it’s still a high-class problem to have, but why was Nick’s season higher rated than Arie’s? ... I think that this one is rooted in more sincerity, although sometimes that reads as boredom to some people.

Considering that has been a criticism of this season -- that it's "boring" -- do you feel pressure to properly tease the ending? We've heard it's jaw-dropping.

Yes, it is important for us to sort of sound the drumbeat. Honestly, if you’ve never even watched The Bachelor before, you should watch this! We’re working on and have had several phone calls of, "How do we really promote this so we don’t leave anything on the table?" ... This finale is really unlike anything we’ve seen.

How did you react when you found out how the season ends?

Obviously, when you look at it as a TV executive, you think, "Oh, anything promotable is always great. This is fantastic." But this show more so than some others, you have to remember these are real people with real feelings. It’s a really fine line and you have to debate everything really closely, like how much you’re going to show, because, on the one hand, everyone has made a contract with the audience that you’re going to show how everything plays out over the season. On the other hand, you want to be, like I said, respectful to feelings. So it’s hard, but I am happy.

You've done Bachelor and Bachelor Winter Games since the Bachelor in Paradise scandal last summer. How do you think the new safety rules that the team implemented after that affected the shows?

They haven’t affected them that much. If anyone says this season seems boring, that really had less to do with not as much drinking and more to do with that Arie is a guy from Scottsdale who wants to get up with the sun, be with his wife, go sell houses and come home to her. He’s looking for something more grounded. ... Like I said, with every season we will look at it at the end and say, did this affect it at all? Did it affect it where we need to kind of adjust things a bit? And we’ll look at that going forward.

On Winter Games, one international cast member noted the women around her were thinner than her. You're a proponent of diversifying casting. Have you talked about diversifying the body types?

Absolutely. We’d [cast for more body-type diversity.] A lot of it does revolve around who the lead is and who the lead wants to date. What you don’t want to do is say, "We’re going to put on somebody who’s more curvy," and then they’re gone the first night. … It’s hard, but we’re all for as much diversity as possible.

From the start, much of this season has been about what fans think of Arie. What will fans think of him after the finale?

I don’t know because so much of it is live, and [depends on] how Arie handles himself there. Sometimes there is the tendency to jump to kind of a mob mentality and like someone or dislike someone. The one thing about Arie that we’ve always gotten is he’s totally authentic and that, like I said, might be read as boring by some people. At the very least, Arie is going to be true to himself. ... This is a really nice, decent guy. ... I hope audiences kind of give him the benefit of the doubt.

Arie has sometimes had a hard time with his feelings, especially for Lauren B. He's said he can't explain why he likes her so much. What are you wishing he'd say there?

I, like everyone else, wish he would explain why! But I do think, honest to God, he can’t explain it. I think that connection is what leads him to do bizarre things like get up and walk around the room and come back and give her a rose!

Yes, he walked away from their dinner! What happened there? Why didn't we see that footage?

Really, not much happened. He’s just in his head. Lauren B., that’s the one where it’s a very, very bizarre connection. I think if Arie didn’t believe in past lives, he probably would here and say, "We must have been married in a past life or something." There’s a connection he can’t even put his finger on. I do think he’s better at talking about it with somebody like, say, Kendall, where there’s a million different things he likes about her.

We also did not see Krystal freaking out on that bus after the bowling date. Will you now install cameras in the vehicles?

Yes, absolutely! Anytime a trip is taken anywhere with one or more people in the cast, we will make sure cameras are there at all times.

There's a lot to keep track of. How do you feel when spoilers get out?

Certainly it’s fine to tease things, but I like when we control how it’s being teased, where it’s being teased and what is being teased. So I’m not thrilled about it. You do realize at some point you have to throw up your hands. With social media now too, nothing is private for anyone, so it’s hard to keep anything secret. It does frustrate me; I’ll be honest with you.

Have you thought about putting social media clauses in cast contracts? Sean Lowe mentioned to me he thought he had one.

It's a fine line. Obviously you run the risk of like a few years ago, with Kaitlyn [Bristowe] blowing the whole season and we had to do triage. So it’s hard, but for the most part we’ve identified social media as something that’s really much more of a helper.

There was a report about a trio wedding for Kaitlyn, JoJo Fletcher and Rachel Lindsay. Could we see more televised weddings in the future?

I think Rachel and Bryan are absolutely going to get married, and that would be a dream for us to do a Bachelor multiple wedding. We’d love it, we’re here for it, but these are real people and it’s their real life. If we could find a way to make [a trio wedding] seem appealing to them, we’d absolutely do it! I also understand a person’s wedding day is very personal and their own. But God knows, we’d love to do it.

There was a one-season spinoff that focused on Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell. Any other spinoffs you'd consider?

I think it’s very difficult to document a couple who’s together. A lot of it is not very compelling, or if you try to make it compelling it can lead to cracks in the facade. … I don’t know that one character sustains an entire spinoff, I think you need a group of people, which is what is done so great on Paradise and Winter Games.

After this season, where's your head in terms of how you want to cast the next Bachelorette?

The beauty of things like Paradise and Winter Games is that they’ve widened the pool a lot. Also, Arie’s group of women is phenomenal. … We have a lot of fantastic choices. ... The people who produce the show are the fans, honestly. It's not us. It's monitoring what they like. Nick [Viall] was such a great left turn, but that was because you saw the reaction to him on Paradise. ... That was the reason for that.

The #TimesUp movement has been such a topic of conversation. What have you thought about how it plays into the show considering your female audience?

No matter what show you're doing or what walk of life you're in, you can't be blind to this movement. ... [We do have] such a powerful female audience and presence, so I think we're looking at it, but it's not going to lead what the show is or what it becomes.

This many seasons in, would you ever go outside the Bachelor world entirely for a lead?

When [the show] first started, the thesis was about a guy who nobody would ever get to date under any other circumstances. Harvard-educated, wealthy, and you sort of find that those guys don’t necessarily need a TV show not only to date one woman, but even multiple women. To me it really worked with somebody who’s just sort of a regular guy, and you need the previous season to establish that. When this show really worked was with Jason Mesnick, who was just sort of a single dad from Seattle, but because we spent 10 weeks with him and were so invested in his story, that’s why everybody wanted to see him as the Bachelor. So I think it’s really difficult to not do it like that now. … Even with someone like Juan Pablo Galavis, who didn’t have much screen time, he’d still made an impression. It has to be somebody who’s at least tangential in the Bachelor world.

The Bachelor world is one we love living in, so watch The Bachelor: Women Tell All Sunday night on ABC, followed by another episode Monday featuring fantasy suites. (Mills promises excitement from the 'Kissing Bandit': "[Arie] is certainly not a born-again virgin.") As for the finale in early March, we'll have to wait and see what happens ... maybe this really will be the most dramatic one yet.