I emailed this to the company then realised I should really just post it here and ask for input from those who know!
I'm building a saber for my nephew for Christmas. He's given me some parameters but isn't able to complete the order himself for various reasons. This is all brand new to me. I spent most of yesterday reading through the site and some things here on the forum and I think I know what I'm doing.
Sort of.
He wants a double-bladed saber so I've chosen the Phantom Initiate Version 4.
1) He wants a saber that is capable of separating. Just wanting to confirm this one will do that. I believe I read that it would but then I couldn't find that information again.
2) Tri consular green vs consular green - is the colour more vivid? Is that the benefit?
3) Regular charger vs XTAR VC2 charger - why would people upgrade?
4) I'm given the option for a second stand, and a second covertec clip. Is this because the saber separates into two sabers? Will one stand hold the whole saber? Will one clip hold the whole saber? Is it better to just get two?
So my plan is for the Phantom Initiate Version 4, tri consular green (no flash available), Li Ion with Buckpack 4 batteries and 2 chargers, no recharge port, heavy grade blade (he's a teenager, and rambunctious), standard blade size, regular hilts no windows, rounded blades, blade retention screw wrench, standard blade plugs (2), one stand (but open to input), silver finish release coupler with vents and sound, regular vented pommel hilts, Obsidian USB V4 sound (x 2), black guarded switch (x 2), no mini USB cable, 1 covertec clip and wheel install (but open to input).
I know you don't know me and don't know my nephew, but I'm asking if you see any glaring errors or problems with this plan. I would hate to be the one to ruin this for him because I neglected to include something obvious to somebody familiar with this. That's all I'm asking. Any obvious problems. Also if there's something cool I'm missing and you're sitting there thinking, oh, no!!!! Why would she do/not do this?
Also regarding the Black Friday sale - if I qualify for something like a free stand, do I order that stand and they take off the price? Or do I not order it and assume it will be included?
Thanks so much for your help, I really appreciate it.