Darth Nonymous
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« on: April 27, 2012, 02:18:08 PM » |
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So, after four other sabers and months of destructive testing on them, I finally when ahead and bought a MLS saber. I chose the Dark Arbiter and decided to switch out the black emitter for the metallic finnish one form the Arbiter. Shipping: Everything arrived on time and well packaged. Batteries in the hilt were fresh and bright (still in the saber and the LEDs are still bright two days later). Signature required for UPS (which is kind of a drag but I understand). Ready right out of the box. First impressions: The feel of the hilt is nice. Handles beautifully. I was impressed with my initiate and Dom sabers balance when I got them, but this one is superb. The hilt is a nice long 14' and has a good girth and heft. It is a bit lighter than the smaller and more compact models I have which make for a great feel. Here is the hilt with the new emitter installed: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/113369366543842629768/albums/posts/5736074187791149042Pommel veiw: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/113369366543842629768/albums/posts/5736074189242585362Close up of the fore grip https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/113369366543842629768/albums/posts/5736074188850446498Close up of rear grip: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/113369366543842629768/albums/posts/5736074189100645394I also had the quick disconnect installed and got a separate LED in green. The QD works like a charm, and have had no problems switching out the LEDs Red: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/113369366543842629768/albums/posts/5736074187421484258The QD is so easy I swapped out the LED's and reset before my phone when to sleep between these two pictures. Green: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/113369366543842629768/albums/posts/5736074187619038018Over all, this is a great saber. The balance is so accurate to real weapons, even as a martial artist used to steel weapons, this feel comfortable and right. The grips texture might take some getting used to while wielding it for those not used to the abuse of the palms yet. But, extremely happy with the results. I will post a video review soon. |
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BenPass
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« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2012, 02:24:06 PM » |
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Great to know about the saber. I just ordered a regular Arbiter the other day with QDs. Congrats on your new saber  |
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Jaur
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« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2012, 09:51:11 PM » |
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can't see any of your photos
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« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2012, 01:07:23 AM » |
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I can't see the pics either. Can you order the Dark Arbiter with the regular emitter or did you order seperate? The saber is too long for me or I'd get it. But the Bellicose is about the saber length so. Just kinda iffy about the Arbiter. Is it heavy hilt wise at all?
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Sabers: Liberator V3 CG ObsV4 sound!, Graflex GB, Overlord AB, Crimson Savior BR, Bane PO, Dark Initiate V2 LE BH, Shock GB, Archon V2.1 CG, Dark Sentinel LE GB ObSLite!, Standard Issue V3 CG, Dominix V3 LE BR, Sentinel SRD, Dominix V2 FO, Exile CG  [/url] SW1 by joshgarcia07[/url |
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« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2012, 01:14:23 AM » |
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Also sorry, but how does the Arbiter feel in the hands being so long? Is it a good spinner?
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Sabers: Liberator V3 CG ObsV4 sound!, Graflex GB, Overlord AB, Crimson Savior BR, Bane PO, Dark Initiate V2 LE BH, Shock GB, Archon V2.1 CG, Dark Sentinel LE GB ObSLite!, Standard Issue V3 CG, Dominix V3 LE BR, Sentinel SRD, Dominix V2 FO, Exile CG [/url] SW1 by joshgarcia07[/url |
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Darth Nonymous
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« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2012, 03:38:21 AM » |
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Ok let me try the images again:    And yes, the handle is long but if you know what you are doing, it will be fine. The balance is very nice making it good in the hand. |
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Darth Nonymous
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« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2012, 03:44:22 AM » |
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Belltower
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« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2012, 04:07:28 AM » |
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awsome saber if i do say so myself
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Faa-Yal Dragu
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« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2012, 09:14:14 AM » |
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im digging the sith holocron...
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CZ3RO
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« Reply #9 on: April 30, 2012, 05:27:02 PM » |
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The silver emitter was a good swap, it looks great!
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« Reply #10 on: April 30, 2012, 06:09:43 PM » |
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Nice saber. Makes me want one even more.  |
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Sabers: Liberator V3 CG ObsV4 sound!, Graflex GB, Overlord AB, Crimson Savior BR, Bane PO, Dark Initiate V2 LE BH, Shock GB, Archon V2.1 CG, Dark Sentinel LE GB ObSLite!, Standard Issue V3 CG, Dominix V3 LE BR, Sentinel SRD, Dominix V2 FO, Exile CG [/url] SW1 by joshgarcia07[/url |
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Stockton
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« Reply #11 on: May 01, 2012, 06:22:05 AM » |
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This actually makes me slightly interested in one of these. Great review!
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Solinus
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« Reply #12 on: May 03, 2012, 06:20:39 PM » |
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I think this just MIGHT be my next purchase! Very nice!
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 Control your fear. Give in to your hate. Let it guide you along the path and soon you shall find yourself... home. **Dark Side points appreciated.** |
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Darth Nonymous
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"May the lulz be with you"
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« Reply #13 on: May 05, 2012, 03:54:30 AM » |
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Here are the results of about 20 min of full contact sparring with the Arbiter. As you can see, there is no apparent damage or blemishes.   This is the baby that it was going up against:   And that is the one and only bit of damage from today! Yet again, Ultra Sabers does not fail to impress. Haters be damned. |
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haldir
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« Reply #14 on: June 13, 2012, 05:34:29 AM » |
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nice! can you take a picture with them next to each other for size?
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