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Introducing Flowsaber Carbon, the next generation of our original Gen1 Flowsaber. Our revolutionary design takes everything that made the Gen1 Flowsaber great and improves upon it, resulting in the best-designed lightsaber in the world for martial arts and flow. With its modular design, advanced electronics, improved grip, and dramatically improved balance and overall weight, Flowsaber Carbon offers unparalleled precision and performance for all your martial arts and flow arts needs. One of the key features of Flowsaber Carbon is its modular design, which allows for quick and easy customization of your saber. With quick disconnect pins on every modular element, you can easily swap between configurations to create the perfect saber for your needs. This system also unlocks the ability for users to easily transform their saber into a saber staff. Our innovative modular design allows you to customize Flowsaber Carbon to meet your specific needs and preferences whatever they may be. Customizing individual components like hilt length and balance is now much easier to accomplish - you no longer have to buy multiple sabers for different uses. You can quickly swap out one hilt length, pommel type or core for another, to suit your changing needs. One of the main benefits of the modular design is the ability to customize the hilt length of your Flowsaber Carbon. While the Gen 1 Flowsaber had a fixed length of 14.5 inches, Flowsaber Carbon allows users to customize their hilt length to suit their needs and preferences. This makes it ideal for both martial arts and flow arts, as users can choose the length that best suits their specific style of play. In addition to the hilt length customization, our modular design also includes "cores" that come in three different electronic configurations: NeoPixel, base lit, and stunt. This allows for a much-needed electronic upgrade for the Flowsaber Carbon, allowing users to choose the perfect configuration for their needs and budget. With the option for NeoPixel and sound, users no longer have to settle for a single LED stunt saber. Another significant difference between the Gen 1 Flowsaber and Flowsaber Carbon is the pommels. The Gen 1 Flowsaber had a single pommel design, while Flowsaber Carbon offers multiple weighting and material options that can be explicitly configured for sparring or flow arts. This allows users to fine-tune their saber for optimal performance in different applications. After taking countless feedback from various expert martial artists in both the realms of historical European martial arts and flow arts, we have removed weight in places that shouldn't be heavy and moved that weight to where it is needed to create the perfect balance for a lightsaber and sword. Flowsaber Carbon is now on par with the handling characteristics of both a very well-crafted flow arts contact sword as well as a finely balanced longsword or singlehanded sword for martial arts and sparring. In addition to these physical differences, Flowsaber Carbon also features advanced electronics in the brand-new Golden Harvest v4 soundboard. This soundboard supports NeoPixel technology, creating a more immersive experience for users. We've also incorporated a brand new modular battery connector allowing you to chose whether the battery nests in the core for saber staff configurations or in the pommel for single saber configurations refining the balance point even further. Finally, Flowsaber Carbon is also much safer than its predecessor. We addressed complaints about the blade holder being too sharp and implemented a new machining process and design that completely eliminated this issue. (video of fixed blade holder sharpness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5B2xAfjfeLs) In summary, Flowsaber Carbon significantly improves upon the Gen1 Flowsaber in terms of design, customization, electronics and performance. With its modular design, advanced electronics, improved grip, and dramatically improved balance and overall weight, it offers unparalleled precision and performance for martial arts and flow art enthusiasts. If you have any questions about your preferred configuration please visit our " Standard Configurations for Flowsaber Carbon " blog post or feel free to reach out via Facebook, Discord or our contact page .

An in-depth explanation of Flowsaber Carbon's most popular configurations and why people like them. Single Saber Flow Configuration: Specs: 16-18" carbon fiber hilt length, steel or acrylic flow pommel, 27-29" thin wall neopixel blade. Description: This setup is excellent for Flow Arts. This is our "standard" flow configuration using a NeoPixel core. Our steel flow pommel is slightly lower profile compared to the acrylic pommel providing a clean aesthetic and is also usable for light sparring. Comparatively our acrylic flow pommel offers a much wider diameter which dramatically reduces the roll speed of the saber on your body contributing to a much improved handling characteristics for advanced Flow Arts movement. Most folks from a traditional martial arts background or amature saber spinners prefer the low profile aesthetic of our steel pommel, whilst expert Flow Artists will deeply appreciate the classic handling of our acrylic flow pommel for performing tricks such as "matrixes" and full body contact rolls. Single Saber Sparring Configuration: Specs: 9" carbon fiber hilt length, steel sparring pommel, 30"+ blade, thick wall blade, approximately 600g total weight. Description: This setup is best for sparring; if you are accustomed to a well-balanced HEMA-style longsword or single-handed sword, you will be amazed at how familiar and buttery smooth this configuration feels. Feel free to choose a blade length that best suits your height. We recommend a 30 to 34-inch blade. Our general guidelines for sparring hilt lengths range from 9 inches (optimal for a longsword configuration) up to around 14 inches which would be considered an extended longsword configuration or hybrid sparring/flow configuration. Anything above 14 inches certainly still works for sparring however, you will begin to notice a decline in usable blade surface area for getting into "binds" with an opponent, which may or may not affect your particular application of sparring. Single Saber Ultralight Flow Configuration: Specs: 12-16" carbon fiber hilt length, steel hybrid pommel, 25-27" length thin wall blade, approximately 550-600g total weight. Description: Using a thin wall blade, this setup creates a comfortable, slightly forward-oriented flow grip, or alternatively, using a thick wall blade will create a perfect longsword-style configuration for sparring. This is sometimes a preferred setup for some Martial Artists who like their saber to be more on the lighter side for flow for faster spinning styles and toss-catch type manipulation whilst maintaining the ability to swap thin wall blades with a thick wall blade for sparring. This build with a thin wall blade is the preferred configuration for "Levi wand" style "leash" manipulation. Saber staff Configuration: Specs: 16-18" carbon fiber hilt length, (any 2 cores of the same type), no pommel, 25" thick wall blade. If you plan on using a saber staff, consider using our 25" saber staff standard length. With our 25" blade and a 16-18" hilt, your saber staff is approximately 70 inches long, which is an excellent average-size staff length for most people. If you go up to a 26-inch blade, you will have a 72-inch staff. Generally, it's best not to use a staff taller than your total height. For spinning purposes, some even prefer staff length below chin height. See our blade chart guide for more info.

Flow states are states of heightened consciousness characterized by effortless focus and complete immersion in the present moment. Achieving flow brings forth joy, creativity, and a profound sense of mastery. Both martial arts and flow arts provide pathways to accessing flow states. Through dedicated practice, these disciplines train the mind and body to respond harmoniously to the challenges of the present moment, fostering mindfulness, discipline, and a deep connection with the self. Martial arts focus on physical techniques and strategies, while flow arts emphasize fluidity of movement and self-expression. We can draw inspiration from the ancient Djedi of Egypt and the warrior cultures of Japan. Just as the Djedi tapped into the power of flow to achieve peak performance, the warriors of Japan sought to cultivate a state of heightened awareness known as "satori." By immersing themselves in disciplined training and embodying the principles of presence and focus, they accessed a profound state of clarity and insight. In our modern lives, we can integrate similar practices to tap into flow states and explore our true nature as awareness. By engaging in martial arts or flow arts, we cultivate mindfulness, discipline, and self-inquiry. These practices offer opportunities for introspection and personal growth as we navigate the challenges and joys of life. To embark on this journey, consider incorporating elements of martial arts and flow arts into your routine. Engage in regular training sessions, focusing on the alignment of mind and body. Embrace the fluidity of movement and allow your creativity to flow unhindered. Through consistent practice, you can enhance your ability to enter flow states and experience the full range of benefits they offer. As you immerse yourself in these practices, be open to the insights and reflections that arise. Self-inquiry becomes a valuable tool for gaining a deeper understanding of your true nature as awareness. Explore the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, and allow yourself to merge with the present moment. Remember, the path to flow states is a personal one. It is not about becoming a Jedi or adhering to a specific dogma. Instead, it is an exploration of your own unique journey toward self-discovery and heightened awareness. Embrace the wisdom of the ancients and draw inspiration from their practices, adapting them to suit your own needs and aspirations. By integrating martial arts, flow arts, and the principles of self-inquiry into your daily life, you can tap into the transformative power of flow states. Nurture your connection with the present moment, explore your inner landscape, and awaken to the vast potential that resides within you. May your practice be filled with joy, growth, and profound insights. Embrace the journey, savor the process, and allow the flow to carry you to new heights of awareness and self-realization.