HELP PLEASE

[Ryan the lion]

Hi, I am new to this community and am a bit overwhelmed with all of the ultra sabres and would like to get one. But I don't know if I should make one, but a single bland or double blade. Get a single bald with accessories, please tell me how you started out. No answer is a bad answer. Thanks   

[SILVERBACK]

Start off with a grab bag, it'll give you a taste of what the hobby is about. If you like it (which you most likely will, its very addicting) you can decide what you want next.

[Molina00]

I second the grab bag suggestion.  They are affordable, don't forget to order a blade with it, and they are all great hilts.  If you go with a random color it's fun not knowing exactly which hilt or color combination you will get.  Also order two so you can duel with a friend.

[Deep]

I do not understand why the Grab Bag has become the "starter" saber.  That was never it's intention when I listed it.  I can't imagine dropping money on my very first custom saber and making it something completely random with random features and a random color.  Seems like the recipe for disappointment.

I would purchase a Grab Bag on the other hand if I just wanted to give a random gift to a friend, family member, child, etc, or if I just wanted an additional saber for my arsenal, or if I was going to be trying out some customizations or DIY project, etc.  But when my first custom saber that I picked out arrived at my doorstep, I'd personally prefer it not be random and potentially used.

But we sell a TON of Grab Bags, so you guys must all love what you are getting.  And if that's what makes the community happy we will keep selling them, even as starter sabers   

[junkeez]

My first saber was a Dominix V3 in Guardian Blue that I got from a friend. I liked it enough to want more but I'm not a big fan of the colour. I've recent;y ordered a Dark Mantis in VA and I'm just waiting on it coming through. I must say, I'm super excited.

[julmax]

Hi Ryan...  I can under stand your dilemma, Ultra Sabers has a fantastic array of possibilities which can sometimes be a little overwhelming...  But that's a good thing...  

First off, is there a particular aspect in deciding which saber to buy that's giving you trouble?

For example...  If it's a matter of limited resources and/or simply cannot decide on style and options, a grab bag may be a good place to start.  Many first time saber buyers start out this way in order to get a feel for what there all about.

There are also factors like personal expression...  Are you more of the dark side type, or do you lean to the light.  Do you prefer the bigger two handed stuff with a lot of flash, or are you looking for a spinner...

I guess what I'm trying to explain is that, first and foremost, you need to decide what you want your first saber to do for you...

(In deciding my first saber purchase, my primary want was for something I could used as practice sabers for the three primary subcategories of freestyle spinning.  Single wielding, dual wielding, and saber staff.  Given that, I needed them to be very easy to wield single-handedly and to be combinable as a staff.  So... my first saber purchase was two Initiates was a flush coupler.)

...  Ask yourself these questions first...

What do I want my first saber for?  Do I want a freestyle saber...  A dueling saber...  A saber for a cos-play a character...  And so on...

What do I want my saber to look like?  Simple and understated...  Being mean and flashy...  Or a more traditional movie character look...

What kind of options would I liked to have?  Would I like to have sound...  Flash on clash...  The ability to change the blade color...

How much can I afford to spend?  (This one you can keep to yourself if you prefer.)

If you can answer any of these questions, it will be much easier for us to give suggestions on what may suit your needs.

[T-Killaz]

I Started off with the reaper in blazing red with the red AV switch, its still my favourite.

[Dnarvel]

My First saber was a War Glaive. It is a big, beefy saber that lends itself well to single-saber dueling. It was in Fire Orange with red Flash on Clash (I think... I "may" have killed that LED by trying something stupid).

As Julmax said, what are you looking to do with it? Also your body size may come into account. Are you on the small side? if so then one of the larger sabers might not be the way to go for a first saber.

Whichever way you choose to go, you should be happy.  

[Molina00]

My first saber was a Scorpion in fire orange with red flash.  It's is one of the most impressive looking sabers in my collection but probably the least used because of it's size.  I can wield it okay but there are other sabers I would rather use.   

Now that I think about it, the Prophecy would make a great first saber.  It's small and lightweight for a 6'+ guy but is very comfortable and easy to wield and a very nice looking hilt.  It is less customizable as far as swapping parts goes, you can only change out the pommel, but I have never seen a Prophecy owner that didn't love the saber. 

[Karmack]

Hey Ryan!

My first saber was a Phantom V3 staff in Sentinel Yellow.  I've always wanted a double-ended yellow staff.  I purchased it with Obsidian, which is awesome.  My only mistake was not getting the lit AV switch.  :-)

For your first purchase, I would second what Julmax said: Decide what you want and then get it.  :-)  If you're just stuck, I would recommend for a "Jedi" saber an Aeon V3 in either Guardian blue or Arctic Blue.  If you're getting sound, add the lit AV switch, it is well worth the money!  If you're just getting a stunt without sound, this will be an amazing, robust go-to weapon for spinning, dueling or just showing off.

If you're more "sith" minded, the Dominix V3 is the way to go, with either Fire Orange or Blazing Red blade. Same advice on the sound: You should get it and get the lit AV switch.

If you like "Jedi" colors but like the darker hilt, the Dominix V3 LE is a nice light/dark blend and then go with Consular Green, or Sun Rider's Destiny (an aqua blue/green), or something really striking like Violet Amethyst.

Whatever you end up purchasing, though, you will enjoy it.  From my own experience, though, make that first one special.  Get the hilt that really grabs your eye, get sound, get the lit AV switch and enjoy it.

[Ziran Le]

Lots of really good advice here; I know that I appreciated this kind of feedback when I bought my first sabers recently.

Deep,
I think that for many, a grab bag becomes a "starter saber" because of the price point and the desire to get an UltraSaber in your hands for the first time.  Me, I had never seen or held any UltraSabers product in my hands before I made my first purchase.  I saw your online ads, visited the website, looked at a ton of pictures and watched several YouTube videos and flipped out, thinking, "I gotta get one...or...lots of these!" 

For a lot of people, being able to put down around $300.00 for something non-essential (and let's face it, we could actually live without sabers, even if only for a short while) is a difficult decision to make, however putting down less than $100.00 is much less painful on the wallet.  Throw in the intrigue involved with the grab bag, especially for someone who doesn't own any UltraSabers yet and is VERY anxious to get one or more into their hands and the grab bag option is a no-brainer.

Now, if a potential customer views the extensive product line and only finds 2-3 hilt models which really appeal to them then I could see how the grab bag would be a setup for disappointment however I would find it hard to believe that there are very many customers like that, particularly first time buyers.

So, on topic (sorry), Ryan the lion, as a recent first-time US customer, I've been super-impressed with the quality of UltraSabers' products, their customer service, shipping/handling time, promotions etc.  Right now I have 4 sabers from US and plan to continue buying more.  If you need an affordable way to get into sabering, I would suggest either going with a grab bag (pay an extra $5.00 to choose your color if you like, or go totally random because honestly, all the colors look good IMO), or choosing an Aeon or Dominix and selecting your favorite color.  Standard battery setup is the affordable way to go, but honestly, I recommend paying the extra cash for the Li-Ion setup because it's MUCH brighter than the AAA battery setup and you'll save a ton of money using rechargeable batteries. A single-color Aeon or Dominix with no sound and the Li-Ion battery setup should run you about $100.00, I believe, and they are the perfect "starter" saber if you want the look and feel of the real thing but can't afford upgrades like sound.

Once you get your first US in your hands, you'll want more.

[Dauntless Seven]

Hi Ryan.  I purchased a grab bag to top up an order for a raffle draw contest.  Yes, I was tempted by the fun and mystery of what I was going to get.  However, I already purchased what I had specifically wanted.  I found it mind-boggling to initially make a choice and some of the sabers that I now like alot, I didn't even consider at the time.  So if you are not sure of what you want other than the fact that you want a stunt saber, then a grab bag is the way to go... to let the force decide.  I got a dark Prophecy v3 that I would not have considered.  Really like it and would consider getting another.  Hope this helps.   

[chimpyman]

I do not understand why the Grab Bag has become the "starter" saber.  That was never it's intention when I listed it.  I can't imagine dropping money on my very first custom saber and making it something completely random with random features and a random color.  Seems like the recipe for disappointment.

I would purchase a Grab Bag on the other hand if I just wanted to give a random gift to a friend, family member, child, etc, or if I just wanted an additional saber for my arsenal, or if I was going to be trying out some customizations or DIY project, etc.  But when my first custom saber that I picked out arrived at my doorstep, I'd personally prefer it not be random and potentially used.

But we sell a TON of Grab Bags, so you guys must all love what you are getting.  And if that's what makes the community happy we will keep selling them, even as starter sabers   

funny to hear that it wasnt your intention at all. i recently got to this website like 3 months ago, and after doing some research i got a grab bag. and of course was extremely happy with the aion that i got. led me to getting the dark prophecy the next week with sound and all the goodies.

[Liselyn]

When I first discovered US, I watched all the videos, read most of the forums, looked at all of the pictures I could find and decided to give it a shot. I really wasn't keen on spending a large amount of money on a product I'd never held in my hand, so I ordered both the Aeon LE v2 and Dominix v2 so that I could see the straight silver and the anodized black and gold. I got this without being too much out of pocket as well as getting an idea on the quality of the sabers, colours and blades.

There is a LOT of differing opinions to the blade types so I made sure I got an UltraEdge and a Standard blade so I could test them each on a warm and a cold colour.

Doing this basically meant I spent.. just over $100 but got two sabers (which allowed me to test their ability to stand up to combat) and a very clear idea of exactly what Ultra Sabers offered.

I was really impressed with the whole package and really, I haven't looked back. Since then, I have purchased another Aeon for a friend, a Belicose for a friend, a Scorpion and Raven for myself (well, the Raven was for my husband). I won a raffle which got me a stunt liberator and am now waiting for two Manticores (1 stunt + 1 emerald/obsidian), a bunch of Yaris for the Raven and a Mantis. I've also got a first place raffle prize on the way. I think I've spent several thousand dollars on this hobby and don't regret a cent (Though, if you're a small person with small hands, the Scorpion maaaay not be for you. I learned that the hard way hehe)



Honestly, I'm with Deep regarding the grab bags. You're not going to pay much extra (maybe $5?) to get an Aeon/Dominix/Initiate and you get to choose your colour and see the quality of the sabers without sacrificing anything. You know exactly what you're getting and there is no possibility of being disappointed. I know if I'd put in for a grab bag first time around and got a dark initiate in orange... I wouldn't have been as happy as I have been with my Violet Amethyst Aeon because I'm not a sithy type person, I prefer to wield two handed and I can't stand the colour orange.

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TLDR:  My advice to you - buy a cheap pair of stunt sabers (Initiates or Aeon/Dominix) - it means you can test them out from a duelling perspective, buy a coupler for $15 and learn exactly what you like. Those sabers are truly excellent and a wonderful starting point for any collection.

The grab bags... are so frustrating. I hate not knowing what is flying on a plane towards me right now =p

[zzkenc]

Go for something you like. and then wait for a special or a raffle draw or deal of the day
I thought about a grab bag for my first one
but I really liked the Guardian
so I waited a bit and saw the special 15% off blades with sound and found it on  deal of the day as well
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