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Author Topic: Counsular Review  (Read 6559 times)
Liamcelt
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« on: June 18, 2011, 04:38:03 AM »
I thought I would review my newest saber, the Counsular recently released by Ultrasabers. This is my fourth saber and I have to tell you, I am very impressed. This saber has a very solid heft to it and the balance feels good. I have not worked with the saber much at this point but saber handling felt very good during my initial practice swings. I have not had a chance to practice (duel) with a partner yet, but I think the saber will perform very well.
First off, some rough dimensions. Assembled the saber is approximately 11 3/4 inches long with 1 5/8 diameter. As a comparison I have photographed the Counsular next to a MR Mace Windu saber.

Partially disassembled the saber looks like this:

In this image you can see the battery pack connected to the Obsidian sound board. Important note: read carefully the recommendation by Ultrasabers regarding the Li-Ion battery pack. I missed this when I ordered my Counsular and I plan on having this option installed in the near future. Another thing to note, the activation switch shipped with the saber is not the anti-tamper illuminated switch that you will see in some of the Counsular videos.  This switch can be added from the SOUND OPTION page (currently the last option in the list).


The shroud on the Counsular is removable and comes in two options, plain and nickel plated. Shown below is the plain shroud.

With the shroud removed the Counsular presents quite a different saber. As promised by Ultrasabers, this is truly two sabers in one. Additionally both the emitter and pommel can be swapped out with MHS compatible replacements, allowing you to further customize this saber. Pictured is the Counsular with the shroud removed and with the stock emitter and pommel.



I really like this saber and I think you will to. An elegant weapon for a more civilized time.
« Last Edit: June 18, 2011, 05:51:48 AM by Liamcelt » Logged

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« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2011, 04:40:31 AM »
great review. I love the way you take it all apart and show the workings. great pics.
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« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2011, 05:24:49 AM »
Nice pics! I love the saber but just so you know there has been an option for the anti vandal switch for a while now on the ordering page.....its in the sound options
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« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2011, 05:44:16 AM »
Very Very Very NICE  Grin  Grin  Grin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I MUST HAVE ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  As soon as I can afford it  Undecided...........  Very Sexy  Wink
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« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2011, 05:48:23 AM »
I stand corrected, the illuminated anti-vandal switch is an option on the SOUND OPTIONS page. I was so focused on the Obsidian sound board I missed the switch option. Learn from my error and read all of the page in your excitement to order your saber! Cheesy

I have modified my review to reflect the correct information.
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« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2011, 07:16:15 AM »
I   WANT   ONE!!!!in yellow though. Cool pics Nice review.
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« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2011, 07:52:04 AM »
Just ordered one in pyrestone Cheesy
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« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2011, 11:34:10 AM »
Thanks for the comparison and information about the width. That means without a shroud it's about the same as an MHS saber. With the shroud on, it's only slightly thicker.

It's not 1:1 but close enough for me. This is going to be my next saber!!!
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« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2011, 02:11:51 AM »
What color did you get?  I got mine in consular green with the mid blade.  I should get mine on the 21st.   I ordered the li-lon battery, MLS, and nickel plateing options.  If I get some pics I'll try and upload them, but it will essentially be the same.
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« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2011, 04:48:48 AM »
 Grin I got the mid blade in counsular green. Looks great
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« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2011, 11:21:34 AM »
Sweet review !

I hope ill be able to afford some extra MHS parts, so i can frankenstein something together. hopefuly the dark warglave emitter and pomel Tongue

Nice and detailed pics  Tongue
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« Reply #11 on: June 19, 2011, 03:45:40 PM »
great review...probly will look cool with an orange blade
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« Reply #12 on: June 19, 2011, 05:44:29 PM »
Very nice lightsaber. I can't wait to get my first Obsidian powered lightsaber which should be next week. You should post your own video of the new saber/soundboard in action. Cheesy Oh and I think you can send back your saber for the new battery set up. I'm getting a normal Shock saber with the Obsidian soundboard, blue heavy grade blade, and the re-chargable battery set up. Pics and a demo video will be coming up from me in a few weeks.
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« Reply #13 on: June 20, 2011, 11:06:16 PM »
Got my Consular today-1 day early.  Tried to take pics but ended up looking the same, so did not try to upload them.
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« Reply #14 on: June 21, 2011, 02:57:00 PM »
Nice review!! Looks great and glad you like it!!  Smiley
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