The Mount's Flex Arm is stiff and somewhat difficult to bend. On the other hand, at seven inches long and approximately 3/4 of an inch in diameter, it keeps your tablet steady as you tap and swipe your way through webpages and documents. And once you do bend it, the Flex Arm stays in position, ranging from a 45-degree to 90-degree angle. If you need more flexibility or length, you can ($20) and connect two Flex Arms together.

Proof of how muscular the SeaSucker is, is that the company uses the same technology in analogous products to secure bicycle racks, fishing rod holders, board and kayak racks, and for boating and electronic mounting. (I'm assuming these uses are where SeaSucker derives its industrial appearance.)

It's not easy to disengage your iPad from the mount--you can't just tug at the cup--but that's the point. There is a way, however: Move two little tabs on the vacuum cup properly, and you can instantly break the seal.

When you're done using the Flex Mount, you can disassemble its components and pack them neatly into the company's $18 , a zippered black case with a carabiner for easy hanging or attaching.