Ultra Sabers and water

[3toedsloth]

Hi,

I did see some answers along these lines on the old forum, but just thought I should clarify as water + electrical good often = bad.

My understanding is that all Ultra Saber hilts without sound boards can be immersed in water without permanent damage, but blades, especially Ultra Edge, are likely suffer from water marking.

My reason for asking is that I'm going tramping in one of the national parks for a week and we would like to take a couple of sabers with us, but as they will likely be exposed to (and possibly immersed in) water I would like to get some clarification.

I appreciate that any official advice may come with a warning that it is not recommended, though I notice that in one of the vids a (plastic?) initiate blade went for a dip in a pool with no ill effects.

Thanks

[Ultra]

*disclaimer, we do not cover water damage under our warranty

That said.  A non-sound Ultra Saber can be submerged without damage to the electronics.  I would suggest drying off the batteries and the the battery holder afterwards so the terminals do not rust.

The blade is another matter.  Water is often filled with impurities that will deposit on the inside of the blade creating lighting anomalies.  We would suggest water proofing your blades if you're going to be submerging them.  This can be done by gluing a 1" clear acrylic disc to the bottom of the blade using clear silicone sealant.  We would also recommend sealing the blade tip joint with clear silicone sealant as well.  Test your seals once you're done and then you should be good to go.

Hope that answers your questions.

[3toedsloth]

Perfect and concise.  

Thanks very much!

edit - and would you have said clear acrylic disks available? (or know where one might be easily found)

[wasd999]

Have one fabricated by a medal craft store, they sell
circular acrylic medals made by their cutting machine.

I'm sure they can help out by having the measurements
of the blade opening.

But if it's not available, go to a hardware store that
sell acrylic sheets. And request to have a cutting service.

Acrylic sheets are usually sold by the square feet, not inches.
So get ready to dole out some dough.

[Ultra]

Craft shops usually sell them.  If you can't find one local:

http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/product.php?pid=137

[Lorhig]

I have to admit, at first when I first got my saber I was terrified of breaking it or something because it would be my luck to have it break or something. After my and a friend dueled my fear was lifted. Water, on the other hand, I was still curious about. I said "f" it and duel in the rain and it felt pretty darn good. I haven't noticed any damage yet so.... Yea

[dtsb]

Has anybody used there sabers in the cold like 40 degrees?
do they get britle?

[Caine]

My question is: Why would you want to subject your saber to possible water damage in the first place?

If you're dead set on dueling near water, get yourself a bokken and save your saber from possible harm.

[Lorhig]

Has anybody used there sabers in the cold like 40 degrees?
do they get britle?

I have used it in 19 degrees
I didn't notice anything different. The hilt was freezing though. I recommend gloves.

[Eternus]

Polycarbonate will become more brittle the colder it is out so you may want to take it easy. Depending on whY kind of blade you have you may notice cracks in the plastic. Much less noticeable if you're using an ultra edge. I've never submerged a saber but I have had a couple random drunk battles in rain from a light sprinkle to downpour and have seen no problems. They were stunt sabers only and had no soundboards.

[Ultra]

My question is: Why would you want to subject your saber to possible water damage in the first place?

If you're dead set on dueling near water, get yourself a bokken and save your saber from possible harm.

Master Caine, I think they want to try this:

[Caine]

lol, Ultra. I think you're right. 

[andilynnwoods]

So basically its just safer to keep it dry?? Anyway its still gonna be WAAAY COOOOl!!!


I  <3  ULTRASABERS!!!!

[ThreadJack]

I would totally try that. If only I could swim.....

[Amplus Vir]

Now will this acrylic disk dim the LED a significant amount?