The Unofficial UltraSaber buying guide

[Darth Sneaky]

I am currently in negotiations with the Supreme Commander (my wife) about the purchase of my first US. I really want my first lightsaber to be the classic Graflex design. I think that we can come to terms if I can come in under budget at $300, so here is my question: Would I be happy with a saber that does NOT have the FoC feature? 

[Racona Nova]

As long as you have the Obsidian sound board, you can (if you're experienced enough) add FoC later or let US add it. I must say that FoC is a feature I don't want to miss on my sabers

[BurceChuat]

I am currently in negotiations with the Supreme Commander (my wife) about the purchase of my first US. I really want my first lightsaber to be the classic Graflex design. I think that we can come to terms if I can come in under budget at $300, so here is my question: Would I be happy with a saber that does NOT have the FoC feature? 

Opinions vary, but I personally prefer TRI over FoC.

[ithekro]

I don't think you can get a Graflex SE with sound under $300 after shipping is added.  Shipping will likely bring it a few dollars over $300.  Shipping I think was something like $20.

What color do you want it?  The traditional Luke color is Arctic Blue, which is a tiny bit extra, and can't come in Tri.  Though Arctic Blue is cheaper than getting say Tri-Guardian Blue.  Tri-Cree negates the possibility of FoC.  No sound negates the possibility of FoC.  No sound is  cheaper, but I don't image you want that.

[GreyNight]

Hi. Youngling/Padawan here. I'm eagerly awaiting delivery of my first lightsabre, an Emerald Flamberge. I know there are a few linked threads in the first post concerning height vs staff length. I did peruse them, but didn't quite find what I was looking for.

I'm a fairly slender, petite female with a height of 5'2. The Flamberge will be coming with the basic 36" midgrade blade. I was just thinking that with the length of the hilt, it's going to come in at about 4'. Is that going to look awkward compared to me? I don't intend to be dueling, but I do really want to try my hand at some spinning and tricks. Is the overall length going to be an issue? Should I consider a shorter blade?

[firehand10k]

Depending what type of spinning and tricks you do it's very possible to larn to work them with almost any length. I would be more concerned with the thickness and the weight. It's not a overly heavy saber but it is very thick throughout its entire grip area.

I increased the size of mine to 54.5 inches over all with a 40 inch blade and an extension that brings my hilt to 17.5 inches from pommel to top of the crosshead (it's 22" with my Mantis emitter). I am 5'11" and can spin this monseter and perform the few tricks I know with it. Just need to make sure you're in a space that's large enough and keep your arms up.

[Rathayatra]

thanks for the blade info.   i also have the first saber coming... an initiate LE v4 with a 32" blade.  i would like to try some combat and spinning.   5'3" , and i will keep my arms up when spinning.  this forum is great for the ultra novice such as myself.

[firehand10k]

With the 32" blade you'll be able to spin more relaxed. While anything can be made to work with practice but that 32"  is about the ideal size for most applications. It is good for tricks and for combat if you have some skill and speed. If you don't have skill and speed yet you might want to get a longer on for fighting to give a little more reach advantage while you learn them.

[starboy113]

I Ordered a standard issue V3 and it was on back order and i didn't know it... well i need it by may 30th for my LCC entry!! it said that it would take 8-10 weeks. are they normally good about getting it to you even on back order?  or do they really take that long to get it to you? this is my first ultrasaber.

[starboy113]

With the blade types would ultra edge or regular blades would be brighter?  and do these things actually look like the original trilogy sabers from star wars?

[GaleForceEight]

With the blade types would ultra edge or regular blades would be brighter?  and do these things actually look like the original trilogy sabers from star wars?

From what I understand, Ultra-edge blades will give you more of a prequel trilogy look, whereas the regular Standard blade will give you a more old Trilogy look to your blade lighting.

(This is not first hand information, just something I remember someone commenting on while I was considering where to put my money!)

[zuka213]

I've heard the same thing, also that certain blades look better with certain colors
also not my own findings, as i am still eagerly awaiting the arrival of my first order

[ithekro]

The regular and heavy grade blades have a thinner blade effect and look more like the OT blades to my eye and to the eye on my camera.

The UltraEdge and Heavy UltraEdge blades give a thicker blade, though slightly muted colors.   More like the PT era blades to my eye and my camera.

Below are all heavy blades.  The double bladed saber has a regular blade in Red and a Green blade in UltreEdge.  The Single blade in Green in a regular blade and the single blade in Red in an UltraEdge.

The double bladed saber is a pair of Emerald drivers.  The single bladed sabers are stunts with regular LEDs.

[imikeypro]

I probably should have read this before my first order... but I'm still going to love it! Ordered a Consular, with FoC, Obsidian V4, Quick Connects, and another color LED. Probably could have gone Emerald... but it's cool, it will mostly be used in green anyway.

[BJWagner]

Good day, gentlemen. I'd like some advice ordering the closest saber I can get to everyone's favourite wannabe Sith with anger management issues, Kylo Ren. The budget is pretty much unlimited--yes, my wife let me order the costume from Anovos.

I'm thinking of going with a Flamberge SE. What options should I go with?