Silver Finish Monarch for my sister, opinions wanted

[pepsiaddict]

Graduation present for my little sister this spring.
Despite our 17 year age difference we've always been close, and since our father passed 4 years ago I've more or less taken her under my wing. I taught her to shoot bow, with which she is now an amazing shot (outscored me our last competition!). Then firearms...she's pretty good, considering she can't practice on her own, for safety's and $'s sake. Our shared love of Star Wars brings us to this lightsaber impasse. ...She just doesn't know it yet.

It's going to be a silver Monarch with Obsidian Lite and a 32" blade. I believe that look and that length are very suited to her. Here is where my trouble comes in: color combos and blade types. I need opinions. Or, at least food-for-thought.

I MAY have narrowed the blade color down to 4 options:
DVA
DVA with HP FoC
HP
HP with ? FoC

Since there will be dueling, on occasion, there will need to be an HG blade. But should I get regular or UE?

Thanks for your help everyone!

[pepsiaddict]

DVA is beautiful but Hot Pink is hot freaking pink! lol
BH seems too middle ground, which is why I didn't list as a consideration.

[MavRick]

 I like the DVA with the HP for FOC. 
 I prefer the standard mid-grades my self. I agree with you on the 32" blade for sure.
The Monarch is a cool saber, very regal looking.
 But it is also heavy ( the heaviest of the hilts we own) and if she has small hands it could be an issue. This is just a heads up.
My son has the Dark Monarch and the lower grip section is great ( he is 5'5 tall and has small hands ) but the bulb part where the switch is located is big just so you know. If she is using it two handed it might not be to bad. This really depends on how big your hands are. Hope this info helps. MTFBWY!

[pepsiaddict]

It'll be two handed for her either way. If she can work up to single-handed good on her. We'll be working heavily on defense first so I want her used to two-handed to start. Your findings are greatly appreciated.

The Monarch in silver is just so, as you said, regal. So beautiful. A work of art in itself. Yet simple. I know she'll love it. Those choke points will guide her grip perfectly.

Wanted to go heavy blade because when the lessons begin I will be unforgiving. But since you mentioned it: it's cheap enough to get her a second blade so I'll do that. Thanks! Heavy in UE and a regular midgrade will be perfect.

Thanks for your help MavRick! Point for you...

[MavRick]

Your welcome my friend. Glad you found the info helpful.
 Thank you for the point . I'm giving you one as well.
If you need any other info on this saber just let me know. MTFBWY!

[Edon Bluewolf]

My vote is for DVA with HP FoC, I think that would look awesome!

[seaofkyber]

Well, I don't know if you're still looking for opinions but I would take DVA over any kind of pink anyday. The color is just gorgeous, and can be made to work as any "side" quite smoothly. I can't say what your sister will like the most but for me it's just dislike of pink from having it pushed in my face all my life putting me off a bit... And DVA gives it a maturer feel, I guess. I have no idea how the DVA will mix with the HP foc, seeing as DVA is on the bluer side of things.

[pepsiaddict]

Absolutely I'm still interested in opinions! The order will be placed sometime before the end of this current US raffle going on.

I completely understand your pink outlook. Her favorite colors are pink, purple and brown. No brown saber (at least not one I'd be willing to purchase lol).

The reason I have narrowed down to hot pink (either blade or FOC) is because who - outside of the few US owners in real life - has ever had a hot pink lightsaber? That kind of thing is right up her alley.

I did see dva foc hp in a video, and it does look pretty good together. I'll try to find it...

[pepsiaddict]

Here's one that's dva foc bh. It will be similar but a little brighter clash:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LF4R-8Eh7OM

[pepsiaddict]

Purchased:

1 of : The Monarch with Obsidian Lite Sound
[Blade LED Color:Violet Amethyst] ***dark violet amethyst***
[Flash on Clash:Flash Violet Amethyst] ***hot pink***
[Hilt Finish:Silver Finish]
[Obsidian Lite Battery Configuration:Standard Setup]
[Blade Length:32" Length]
[Blade Option:UltraEdge Heavy Grade]
[Obsidian Lite Sound:Obsidian Lite Soundboard]
[Switch Type:White Illuminated Silver AV Switch]
[Blade Tip:Round Tip]
[Include Retention Screw Wrench:Sure!]
[Include Blade Plug:Yes, Include Circle Plug]
[Include Saber Stand:No Thanks]

I will post a video after I play around with it. Thank you everyone!

[Edon Bluewolf]

Sounds awesome pepsiaddict!  Looking forward to the video!

[Zren Tobas]

Nice. She will like that one for sure. Monarch really is a nice saber and probably the first one in Dark Violet Amethyst. I could be wrong though Get the Energizer re-chargable batteries for Obsidian Lite though, you'll ant to. Like the set you can get at any walmart or whatever. You CAN use those so

[pepsiaddict]

Thanks everyone.
Just received it not 30 minutes ago. Video to come, but here are some sneak peeks:

DVA


Hot Pink during hit

[pepsiaddict]

Nice. She will like that one for sure. Monarch really is a nice saber and probably the first one in Dark Violet Amethyst. I could be wrong though Get the Energizer re-chargable batteries for Obsidian Lite though, you'll ant to. Like the set you can get at any walmart or whatever. You CAN use those so

Thanks for the battery suggestion.

You can get DVA on any saber. Hot pink, too.

[MavRick]

That looks AWESOME !! point to you. I'm sure she will love it!