Greetings from Rhode Island! I've been a Star Wars fan since I was born (heard New Hope in the theaters from in the womb.) I've also been a contact juggler (staff, poi, fire blade, fans and mirror ball) and knife flourisher (balisong and karambit) for a little over a decade. My son and I took up fencing (foil, epee and longsword) just over a year ago. I'm (not so) patiently awaiting my first saber, an apprentice v5. It'll be my first saber ever. I can't wait to finally combine my loves of fencing and flourishing with my love of Lightsabers!
Welcome to the forum Biggerthanu!
Apprentice V5 is a solid choice for a first saber. Now I'm wondering which color you picked?
You fencing experience should make you able to make the most of your new elegant weapon (for a more civilized age).
Enjoy the community