Very cool, but would love to hear and see what the other sabers are.
The first link frozen my phone up after the video so I didn't even click on the 2nd one.
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Hmm, not sure why your phone would break on that mp4, its about 12 seconds long or so
In any case, more details
Initiate v4
Choose Your Configuration: Premium Obsidian Sound
Choose the color of your blade!: TRI Consular Green
Flash on Clash: No Flash
Battery Configuration: Li-Ion Setup with BuckPuck (Batteries & Charger Included)
Recharge Port: No Recharge Port
Blade Size: Initiate 24" Blade
Windows: Yes Include Windows in Emitter
Pommel: Regular Vented Pommel (hole in bottom) [Recommended]
Sound: Obsidian USB V4 Sound! [V4]
Switch Type: Green Illuminated Silver AV Switch
Initiate v4
Choose Your Configuration: Premium Obsidian Sound
Choose the color of your blade!: TRI Blazing Red
Flash on Clash: No Flash
Battery Configuration: Li-Ion Setup with BuckPuck (Batteries & Charger Included)
Recharge Port: No Recharge Port
Blade Option: Mid Grade
Blade Size: Initiate 24" Blade
Windows: Yes Include Windows in Emitter
Pommel: Regular Vented Pommel (hole in bottom) [Recommended]
Sound: Obsidian USB V4 Sound! [V4]
Switch Type: Red Illuminated Silver AV Switch
Dark Apprentice v4
Choose Your Configuration: Premium Obsidian Sound
Choose the color of your blade!: TRI Guardian Blue
Flash on Clash: No Flash
Battery Configuration: Li-Ion Setup with BuckPuck (Batteries & Charger Included)
Recharge Port: No Recharge Port
Blade Option: Mid Grade
Blade Size: Initiate 24" Blade
Windows: Yes Include Windows in Emitter
Pommel: Regular Vented Pommel (hole in bottom) [Recommended]
Sound: Obsidian USB V4 Sound! [V4]
Switch Type: Blue Illuminated Black AV Switch
Dark Apprentice v4
Choose Your Configuration: Premium Obsidian Sound
Choose the color of your blade!: TRI Fire Orange
Flash on Clash: No Flash
Battery Configuration: Li-Ion Setup with BuckPuck (Batteries & Charger Included)
Recharge Port: No Recharge Port
Blade Option: Mid Grade
Blade Size: Initiate 24" Blade
Windows: Yes Include Windows in Emitter
Pommel: Regular Vented Pommel (hole in bottom) [Recommended]
Sound: Obsidian USB V4 Sound! [V4]
Switch Type: Orange Illuminated Black AV Switch
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What I got:
Initiate v4 LE
Stunt (no sound)
Con. Green (single LED)
Ultra edge 24"
Silver Switch
Window Emitter
Overall I was really impressed with the grab bag Initiate v4 LE hilt with the gold anodizing. I wish I got that for the other 2, worth the extra 5 dollars imo.
Happy with the Tri LEDs and having the single as well I notice a difference and recommend getting the Tri every time.
The basic silver switch is not comfortable imo, its worth upgrading to the illuminated momentary AV switches
I regret not getting recharge ports, getting the batteries out is more of a PITA than I guessed, but with practice it gets easier. -- Get recharge ports!
I like the dark Apprentice.. the anodizing is more scratch resistance and has a really nice feel. I also like the feel of that hilt over the Initiate V4.
I also prefer ultra edge over mid grade. I went back and fourth on that for a long time but now I'm settled on the UE. It also hides the ugly tip transition much better. I would love is US researched some new fabrication processes to make a single part blade with no tip or at least a lot more sublet transition. I also hope they offer a Neo pixel style blade in the future with twice as many batteries.
16" blades are great for the kids, 24" is long enough for me (I'm 6'0") and not worry about hitting inside things.
If I get another saber I will opt for a higher end hilt in the ~150 price range. I know that nickel plating (on the higher end hilts) is really nice and is perhaps a little more scratch resistant than raw aluminum, but I know nickel is still considered a soft finished compared to full chrome (which is ugly imo).
Sound: overall great, and worth it, but some of the included fonts have popping noises on hum which is annoying. I wish there was also an upgrade for the little ~1.25"? woofer for a larger magnet and/or higher displacement. A driver (speaker) upgrade with 3dB greater sensitivity (for example) would could make the same output with 50% of the power which would save on battery life. I hope US researches that a bit. The other thing that might help is some insulation inside the hilt to bring the low up response up a tad. -- I will experiment with that a bit.