Ultrasabers Dark Sentinel V4 review

[Saitei]

Bought it 12/17/2014 during 10% off saber sale w/ Deal of the Day discount with an extra pointed blade tip and hex wrench so 65.99-$6.60+$5.50+$16.74 shipping = $81.63

Obtained a 48" 7/8" ID 1" OD polycarbonate tube, 30" x 48" cellophane wrap, and switched it.

Dark Sentinel V4 has a nice shape for a black hilt, price is okay during sale, and gets the job done.

0:08-0:57 48" blade in motion
0:57-1:01 36" UltraEdge blade still photo
1:01-1:06 48" blade still photo


I didn't know how much cellophane was the optimal amount to use for a 48" without any Corbin or other blade film so any feedback on recommended cellophane or other diffuser material amount for a 48" and 73.825" thin tube would be appreciated. I probably should have folded the 30" x 96" cellophane to effectively have 60" x 48" but this is my first attempt so I had no idea if 30" or 60" was too much.

(I can get rolls of 30"x 96" cellophane for $1 so it's the cheapest diffuser option for me at the moment. I'm going to try 3/4" ID 7/8" OD PEX pipe to insert into the clear tube later. I'm trying to use locally available materials from hardware stores instead of having to online order and pay shipping costs.)

My next attempt will be a 73.825" blade if my local polycarbonate place is able to get 96" tubes in stock so I don't have to pay gigantic shipping costs. Any tips on what materials to use for that crazy project would be appreciated too.

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[Zren Tobas]

Nice. Yours came with a blue switch too. So did my Guardian Blue Dominix V4 Le saber.

[Saitei]

Did it. 72" instead of 73.825" blade though, didn't want to pay for an extra ft of poly tube + deal with the hassle of cutting it.

7 ft lightsaber (I attend conventions that have a prop length 7 ft max rule)
6 ft polycarbonate tube 1" OD, 7/8" ID
7 ft crack resistant polyethylene tubing 3/4" ID 7/8" OD (freeze it, lubricate the poly tube with mineral oil before inserting, cut off excess after leaving room for blade tip, 6 ft will not work because of lack of a grip)
thin wall blade tip from Ultrasabers

This is what it looks like without blade film or cellophane. (If you're wondering why I didn't use any blade film it's because I don't know where to buy it in 72" lengths and don't really feel like paying for it + shipping, I didn't feel like rolling cellophane either but it's possible with a 6 ft 1/2" ID garden stake)