SUMMER 2018 - First Raffle Winning Sabers

[Birdmanjeff]

The Dark Initiate in CG looks really good, there. You’ll love the balance and how tough it is all jammed packed into a nice size saber

Yea, I like the feel better than the older version I have and it looks good.  Never been a fan of CG but it looks good and I think I will leave it that color for now.

[Infinit01]

Yea, I like the feel better than the older version I have and it looks good.  Never been a fan of CG but it looks good and I think I will leave it that color for now.

Agreed.  I’ve never thought of the CG until I received my Initiate LE V4 with the Obsidian Lite sound and the moment I turned it on, I appreciated the color.

[Zren Tobas]

Nice. I like the Guardian and Bellicose together actually for some reason The Chosen One is nice too though

[ktulu1347]

So I just received my lightsaber.  I was worried I might get unlucky and pull one of the few sabers that I'm not a fan of  There was no need for my worry:  First prize scored me a Guardian with 2 channel emerald (red and blue) and v3 sound. 

I'd suggest hooking up that Guardian to your computer using the launcher as soon as you are able; I'd wager that it's actually full 4 channel Emerald.  I won a 1st prize saber in the last Winter Raffle and I was delighted to discover it was 4 channel Emerald, which I had suspected might be the case since US doesn't sell 2 channel Emerald any more.  Maybe they found some leftover 2 channel boards and are finally sending them out, but I think you're in for a nice surprise. 

Oh, and congrats on the win and the sweet entry sabers too!

[ktulu1347]

Here are my winning entry saber and my prize saber. 




The entry saber is a Shock in Guardian Blue with quick disconnects and V4 sound, shown already kitbashed into the "close enough to Shaak Ti for me" configuration I had in mind when I ordered it.  I bought a Shock LE emitter separately and added a TCSS pommel to get the look in the ballpark.  My prize saber (2nd prize level) was a very nice surprise, a Manticore in Violet Amethyst with V3 sound.  I was already very pleased upon unpacking it to receive such a nice hilt as a prize, but upon further examination it got even nicer.  The hilt came equipped with silver flash on clash (cool!) and, to my astonishment, a recharge port!  Amazing!  Thanks to UltraSabers for running these raffles, it's truly wonderful that they choose this sort of generous activity as a way to keep their customers engaged and excited.  Congratulations to all the lucky winners!

[scifidude79]

Great looking sabers. I love what you did with that Shock. Of course, you could have gotten that same look with a Catalyst pommel. Just saying.

[ktulu1347]

You are correct of course and I did consider that, but this pommel is much lighter (which I like) and just the tiniest fraction shorter so it's infinitesimally closer to Master Ti's sidearm.  It's still lazy and not even close to a true facsimile, but I don't much care for most prequel saber designs anyway so I actually prefer this version which gets the gist but looks classier to me.  It looks darn good amongst the other council members' sabers in my display, so I'm happy!

[scifidude79]

Well, obviously, you have to go with what works for you.

[Infinit01]

I love your Shock with the LE Emitter, ktulu.  How do you like the Shock itself? I like the TCSS pommel that You installed on it, does make it more like Master Ti’s Saber.  It’s a beautiful looking saber and I’ve been eyeing it. Congrats on the Manticore, you definitey lucked out on that one.  I take it that you’re going to pair them up to a staff? If so,’do post pictures. Have a point

[KyaryoYsoyav]

I'd suggest hooking up that Guardian to your computer using the launcher as soon as you are able; I'd wager that it's actually full 4 channel Emerald.  I won a 1st prize saber in the last Winter Raffle and I was delighted to discover it was 4 channel Emerald, which I had suspected might be the case since US doesn't sell 2 channel Emerald any more.  Maybe they found some leftover 2 channel boards and are finally sending them out, but I think you're in for a nice surprise. 

Oh, and congrats on the win and the sweet entry sabers too!

Thanks! I did plug it in soon after receiving it and it's only a 2 channel as far as I can tell.

In other news the bellicose I bought appears to have come with a recharge port installed which was a nice surprise. It's really hard to get the battery pack out on that saber.

[Infinit01]

I'd suggest hooking up that Guardian to your computer using the launcher as soon as you are able; I'd wager that it's actually full 4 channel Emerald.  I won a 1st prize saber in the last Winter Raffle and I was delighted to discover it was 4 channel Emerald, which I had suspected might be the case since US doesn't sell 2 channel Emerald any more.  Maybe they found some leftover 2 channel boards and are finally sending them out, but I think you're in for a nice surprise. 

Oh, and congrats on the win and the sweet entry sabers too!

US no longer sells the 2 channel Emerald since most people who buy the Emerlad sabers opt for the 4 channel so they pulled it. They’re giving out the 2 channel as prizes now.

[MNewell1]

Hello Everyone!  I won a fourth place prize in the Summer 2018 raffle, and just received my prize today!  

It was an Aeon v4, with Windowed Emitter, Silver A/V button, and Artic Blue color!  Basically a $100 saber as a prize!

What is really cool is that I had this almost-exact saber on my wish list (only difference was Violet-Amethyst color.)   But now that I have the Aeon, I like it better with the Artic  Blue!

This makes me wonder if Emory and the team look at our wish lists when picking prizes?  Either way, Thanks Emory and Ultrasabers!


This pic is my Raffle Entry (Crimson Scorpion with lite sound, Tri-Fire Orange) and my Raffle Prize (Aeon v4)


Here are both sabers unpowered....


and here are both sabers powered.

[Infinit01]

Believe it or not, the sabers are pulled randomly so it appears that the Force heard you.  I don't think they're able to look within our WishList since it's locked by our account and accessing that kind of data is a breach of privacy despite them owning the site. 

I must say that I like your Scorpion paired with the Aeon in AB.  Looks like they flow well together.  Will you duel weld?  Also, any plans for the Aeon? Adding sound, weather, painting, etc.

[MNewell1]

I must say that I like your Scorpion paired with the Aeon in AB.  Looks like they flow well together.  Will you duel weld?  Also, any plans for the Aeon? Adding sound, weather, painting, etc.

I am a padawan with the force, so I will have to work up to dual welding of sabers.  

Current plans are for the Aeon to be my daily practice saber for my spinning and dueling exercises, and the Crimson Scorpion will be for special occasions and duels.  The CS is a bit big for dual weld, as it weighs over 2.5 pounds with the heavy dueling blade. I will have to work on my arm strength for extended single hand usage of the CS.

As far as customization, I will definitely be getting some O-rings for the grips on the Aeon.  They are a quick, easy mod that will actually improve the grip on this sleek saber!  

Probably not going to buy sound for the Aeon, but will probably buy it a twin (in Violet-Amethyst) to build into a staff.  Or maybe Fire Orange to do a Fire/Ice staff?  Would be more inclined to use two Aeons as a duel weld as they would be closer in size and weight to each other.  

In my opinion, the CS is optimally a two handed saber....  Heck, it's 19.5 inches long....as long as an Initiate v2 staff!

[Infinit01]

Cool, I have one incoming myself and may get a twin for it.   I've been eyeing it for some time and love it's design.  I look forward to seeing you turn it into a staff.  Have a point.