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Author Topic: Dark Standard Issue V3 Staff Review (Pic Heavy)  (Read 5012 times)
Master Venturous
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« on: March 16, 2013, 06:08:38 AM »

Hi everyone! This is going to be a written and video review of my new Dark Standard Issue V3 staff that I recently ordered. I have it categorized to keep it somewhat organized. Let's get started!

Build Quality 10/10
This saber is rock solid and very well built. It has a good weight to it and feels as though you could easily defend yourself with it. The black anodized look with the silver grooves makes it look stunning and is a great eye-catcher.

The saber can be put together as a staff using the coupler that comes with it:


or you can separate the hilts to have either a single or dual sabers:


Brightness 10/10
I ordered UEHG blades with my staff, which is in blazing red, and they hold the color very well. With heavy lighting, they do tend to fade quite a bit, but in dim to no lighting, they are very bright. The UEHG blades really bring the color to the edges and fill the blade with color with absolutely no dimming whatsoever.

With the blade plugs in:


With the blades in:


Blade Strength 10/10
The heavy grade blades are VERY strong. I haven't done any dueling at all yet, but I was beating the blades together as hard as I could and there were no dents, scratches, or any signs of damage. They are insanely strong, so have no worries about them breaking.

Internals 9/10
The wiring and such inside was fine, however I did have a problem at first getting the batteries out, which I talk about more in the video review. I ordered the Li-Ion battery setup with buckpuck.

Battery Setup:


Handling 9/10
I found the hilt to be pretty heavy, especially with the heavy grade blades in, however it became easier to wield once I got used to the weight. The vertical grooves and groves along the emitter can be pretty sharp, so I would suggest wearing gloves if you happen to get this saber. I got a few cuts on my hands because of the spinning. Also the staff is a good foot taller than I am, so I had to adjust how high I held the saber in order to prevent hitting the ground.

Full Video Review:
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCSzfbctVF0" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCSzfbctVF0</a>


Spinning at night:
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP86LtnMPYQ" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP86LtnMPYQ</a>


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« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2013, 06:43:27 AM »

This with vertical groves is the most beautiful Staff style!

Love where the covertecs are too!
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« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2013, 08:36:06 PM »

Looks great, and a comprehensive review as well. I really love the look of the dark Battle, and seeing them as a staff makes it a hugely tempting idea.
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« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2013, 08:52:45 PM »

Nice review and great spinning!! The saber looks amazing in red with the vertical grooves.
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« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2013, 09:00:34 PM »

Spinning at night A +
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« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2013, 04:50:58 AM »

Total A+ for the spinning. Excellent job handing that staff!

Great job on the review as well!
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« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2013, 01:59:41 PM »

Definite 10/10 for the spinning and review.-mike g Grin
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« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2013, 05:52:44 PM »

I've been enjoying the spinning vids, and now the review! That staff is just awesome man, and looks like a perfect fit in your hands! Congrats again!
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« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2013, 10:45:42 AM »

Nice.  The spinning vid was cool.  The staff spinning looked amazing.  Spinning in front of you, you can't see the hilt so much so it looked like you were magically spinning lights.  Some of the machining can be a little rough when you're spinning stuff.  I think i cut a 1.5" line into my palm on the flush vented coupler of my Phantasm the first day i had it, so good tip on the gloves.
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« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2013, 07:15:11 AM »

That staff is freakin' awesome. Totally badass. The video is really cool as well. Excellent review.

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« Reply #10 on: March 27, 2013, 07:24:11 PM »

congrats im thinking of getting this saber next just as a single hilt not a staff though it does look amazing.
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« Reply #11 on: March 28, 2013, 09:24:07 AM »

I bought the same thing, single saber, I was kind of excited
because I have never seen a review done concerning that
hilt, I thought I'd be first in line. Emory said my saber was on
its way. Two days before I got it I seen your review...
I felt like a little kid in a candy store that left, empty handed.
Its all good, you did an excelt job, great video, great review
AWESOME spinning, but uh... yea I still want my candy lol
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