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Malik Thanewulf
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« Reply #180 on: March 31, 2018, 06:23:19 PM »

Nitro, i think that the discs cost a little bit extra. ($2.00) you can purchase a saber with or without the discs.
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« Reply #181 on: June 18, 2018, 05:45:55 PM »

Added this to my list so that I can view the next time I'm ready to buy another.
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« Reply #182 on: June 18, 2018, 05:52:38 PM »

I totally forgot about this important and helpful discussion thread.  Shocked

A good place to ask all those pre-buying saber related questions... and we usually have many that could benefit from the opinion and experience of other members.

point for Infinit01 for posting and making it current again  Smiley
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« Reply #183 on: June 19, 2018, 07:24:10 PM »

I totally forgot about this important and helpful discussion thread.  Shocked

A good place to ask all those pre-buying saber related questions... and we usually have many that could benefit from the opinion and experience of other members.

point for Infinit01 for posting and making it current again  Smiley

Yay, thanks!  It's a really good read on the differences between sabers to sound and color.
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« Reply #184 on: October 30, 2018, 10:08:16 PM »

Wait, waitwaitwaitwaitwaitwait a minute!

you mean to tell me that Adegan Silver sabers are supposed to come with colour discs? Because I sure did NOT get any colour discs with mine!

I got a $75 Mystery Box and it was my Sentinel LE v3 in Silver, I do not remember getting any discs, considering that the saber came with premium sound and was so beautiful I would never complain hehe.

I did order them from US though for $4... I kept looking around the thread and did not see the link to the discs, I found one person on an auction site who was selling the same set for the same price but I'd prefer to trust US.

Here is the link, sorry if I missed it throughout the thread I was really looking until I just decided to do a Google Search and it popped up lol.
https://ultrasabers.com/product/color-discs/

It was also easy to find the LEE filter book for cheap online, so hopefully whenever whatever comes 1st I can pop some color into my Sentinel... I love the saber, the Silver is neat... but colors are fun Smiley
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« Reply #185 on: November 16, 2018, 04:27:27 PM »

Thank you.
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« Reply #186 on: February 24, 2019, 10:16:12 AM »

http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=40915.0

My question  ^^^
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« Reply #187 on: May 05, 2019, 10:34:46 AM »

Nice post and very useful.  Many people are new so having this information in one place is a great idea.  If I may suggest, I didn’t see anything specifically related to which hilts are best for spinning versus combat for those of us that are only into spinning and single person "playing".  I had started a thread about that but realized that much of that information could be part of the first page of this thread. 
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« Reply #188 on: August 05, 2019, 12:57:50 AM »

thank you       


I decided to make this thread (hopefully stickied) as a reference for newcomers to lightsabers for Ultrasabers and their products.  Like almost every first time buyer, I had a ton of questions, and a lot of time was spent on Google looking for the answers.  Well have no fear!  I will attempt to gather as many topics here to help you research and decide on your first lightsaber.

The Hilt

Choosing a hilt is completely personal preference and maybe a matter of money.  Do you prefer Style? Functionality? Value?  Will the saber be in heavy use? or will it adorn the wall or mantle?
If you are a looking to be a combat lightsaber enthusiast, the length of the hilt may come into consideration.  2-Handed? 1-Handed? Staff? Dual Wield?  Although there is no specific thread on hilt lengths you will be able to find some in the reviews section.
Saber Staves are essentially 2 smaller sabers connected by a coupler.

Height vs. Staff Length Topics
http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=1132.0
http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=1482.0
http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=1041.0

The Sound

The good folks at Ultrasabers do their best to meet with the demands of a lightsaber enthusiast.  They opened up for suggestions on what people wanted out of a soundboard in their lightsaber.  The result was the Obsidian(TM) soundboard.

The Obsidian
http://www.ultrasabers.com/product-p/z-sound-obsidianusb.htm

Soundboards are available as an option on select hilts because they need the room to fit all the electronics into the saber.  Also if you choose to go with sound, it is strongly recommended you consider getting the Lithium-Ion setup.

Lithium Ion Topic
http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=1581.0

Sound Topic
http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=2718.0

The Blades

UltraSabers prides itself on being THE name among combat saber enthusiasts.  This is due largely to their blades.  They have 2 qualities that any saber enthusiast would want.

They are extremely durable
http://youtu.be/StB5wRy3KdI
http://youtu.be/TNpWnjiXwK8

Blade Comparisons
http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=666.0

And they are really bright (also due to the LEDs ultrasabers uses)
There are LOTS of pics and vids in the review section to display that.

Education on Blade Types and Opinions by Deep Himself
http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=3096.0

Some key questions to ask when choosing a blade.
Will it be for combat (sparring, dueling)? or will it be for display?
How long do i want it?  Ultrasabers offers 36" 32" 24".  They will also do a custom length for an additional charge.
Do I want a round tip or a pointed (bullet) tip? The bullet tip will increase lead, that is the build/processing time for the saber, hence also increasing the shipping time.

One last point here is that the blades are replaceable and/or interchangeable.  You can purchase multiple blades for different occasions.  

Also note that the blades when placed in the hilt lose about 1-2 inches so overall length of the saber will change.  Best way to test this is to buy a large dowel (not more than an inch thick and long enough).  Find the size of the hilt on the forums (usually in the reviews) and add blade length minus 1-2 inches.  Measure the result on the dowel and also mark the length of the hilt and cut the excess, and see how it feels.  You may want to cut a bit further up just in case you cut too short.  If that seems like too much work, you can invest in a yard stick. I would say average size of single saber floats above 36" unless you got the x-large 36" blade.
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« Reply #189 on: January 29, 2020, 06:46:46 PM »

Is silver a common color in the mystery box's?  I wasn't even aware this was an option.
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« Reply #190 on: January 30, 2020, 02:14:08 PM »

Is silver a common color in the mystery box's?  I wasn't even aware this was an option.


One of the sabers I received in my first mystery box was in Adegan Silver

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« Reply #191 on: January 30, 2020, 02:32:16 PM »

I wound up putting a color filter over it (Red from an old photography setup so it can handle a lot of heat)  looks pretty good.  Admittedly I was pretty disappointed when my 7yr old fired up his birthday present and it was white lol, he was  more confused than anything. I'm planning on ordering my spectre soon.  Him getting one may or may not have been an excuse for me to get one.  He does need a dueling partner after all Lol.  He ended up getting a Dominix LE V4 with AV switch.
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« Reply #192 on: March 09, 2020, 01:32:54 AM »

I decided to make this thread (hopefully stickied) as a reference for newcomers to lightsabers for Ultrasabers and their products.  Like almost every first time buyer, I had a ton of questions, and a lot of time was spent on Google looking for the answers.  Well have no fear!  I will attempt to gather as many topics here to help you research and decide on your first lightsaber.

The Hilt

Choosing a hilt is completely personal preference and maybe a matter of money.  Do you prefer Style? Functionality? Value?  Will the saber be in heavy use? or will it adorn the wall or mantle?
If you are a looking to be a combat lightsaber enthusiast, the length of the hilt may come into consideration.  2-Handed? 1-Handed? Staff? Dual Wield?  Although there is no specific thread on hilt lengths you will be able to find some in the reviews section.
Saber Staves are essentially 2 smaller sabers connected by a coupler.

Height vs. Staff Length Topics
http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=1132.0
http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=1482.0
http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=1041.0

The Sound

The good folks at Ultrasabers do their best to meet with the demands of a lightsaber enthusiast.  They opened up for suggestions on what people wanted out of a soundboard in their lightsaber.  The result was the Obsidian(TM) soundboard.

The Obsidian
http://www.ultrasabers.com/product-p/z-sound-obsidianusb.htm

Soundboards are available as an option on select hilts because they need the room to fit all the electronics into the saber.  Also if you choose to go with sound, it is strongly recommended you consider getting the Lithium-Ion setup.

Lithium Ion Topic
http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=1581.0

Sound Topic
http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=2718.0

The Blades

UltraSabers prides itself on being THE name among combat saber enthusiasts.  This is due largely to their blades.  They have 2 qualities that any saber enthusiast would want.

They are extremely durable
http://youtu.be/StB5wRy3KdI
http://youtu.be/TNpWnjiXwK8

Blade Comparisons
http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=666.0

And they are really bright (also due to the LEDs ultrasabers uses)
There are LOTS of pics and vids in the review section to display that.

Education on Blade Types and Opinions by Deep Himself
http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=3096.0

Some key questions to ask when choosing a blade.
Will it be for combat (sparring, dueling)? or will it be for display?
How long do i want it?  Ultrasabers offers 36" 32" 24".  They will also do a custom length for an additional charge.
Do I want a round tip or a pointed (bullet) tip? The bullet tip will increase lead, that is the build/processing time for the saber, hence also increasing the shipping time.

One last point here is that the blades are replaceable and/or interchangeable.  You can purchase multiple blades for different occasions. 

Also note that the blades when placed in the hilt lose about 1-2 inches so overall length of the saber will change.  Best way to test this is to buy a large dowel (not more than an inch thick and long enough).  Find the size of the hilt on the forums (usually in the reviews) and add blade length minus 1-2 inches.  Measure the result on the dowel and also mark the length of the hilt and cut the excess, and see how it feels.  You may want to cut a bit further up just in case you cut too short.  If that seems like too much work, you can invest in a yard stick. I would say average size of single saber floats above 36" unless you got the x-large 36" blade.


I appreciate you doing this for the newcomers, imperial.. and I wish I could turn back time to read this before I customized my wife’s chosen one ce. I was totally just relying on the price when I was picking the parts, so if it was more expensive, then it must be nicer kinda thang. Well I hit the jackpot because she was ecstatic to have it, but I want to feel smarter next time I customize US orders, so this really enlightens me and everyone else!!!
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« Reply #193 on: May 13, 2020, 07:00:26 AM »

This is what I needed! It only took me about 3 hours of looking around before I stumbled on it. Thanks for making this guide. I was getting lost and overwhelmed. This will be of great use.
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« Reply #194 on: June 12, 2020, 12:26:55 AM »

This is excellent.  Wish I had seen this before I bought my first, although I lucked out and made all good choices.
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