My current unicorn is the BBM Steam Punk... That's really the only thing that comes to mind. Even then, it would need to have all 3 tubes included.
The Caravela is nice but I would never buy one.. I don't like mods that have anything etched or stamped on the tube. Take that .... ugly ship logo and writing off and I *might* consider one.I wouldn't trade mine for a Caravela. JM22 clones are everywhere, and none employ the clever engineering of the ELA.
I doubt I'd even trade mine for a Shockwave, although the side-firing button and forever battery life might be nice. But I think I'll prefer the quick battery change and the adjustable center pin of the ELA. Plus the ELA is the sexiest mod I've ever seen in pics, and general consensus is that pics don't quite do it justice. I'll find out tomorrow for myself.
The ELA has seriously spoiled me. I used to lust over other telescopes, but after using this and feeling how study it is even fully extended in kicked 18650, I know I'd be let down by any other telescope out there. I do eventually want to get a top side button mech, like a tri-color custom dingo or maybe a poldiac, but that (poldiac) takes way to much effort to keep clean, plus it's a little pricy once you add up all the tubes and pants/shirts. And I'd certainly never trade my ELA for it! My only real unicorn ATM is a fully hybrid dna20 ELA!
what is a good high end RBA to put on an ELA?
Doesnt that pict of the the Ford GT40 from 1967? just still look amazing? It was Henry Fords collaboration with Britains answer to beating the Ferrari and Im sure a lot more reliable and less fiddly.
If you can't find a Kayfun or Lite, I'm thinking the brushed finish of the Terminator-C will be pretty close to the ELA. I'll let you know in the next day or two.
I own both a Kayfun 3.1 Epsilon (new style brushed) finish and a Term-C. I prefer the Kayfun, but the Term-C is a very fine atty, 1/3 the cost, and readily available with no stalking from Stormy's Vapor Cellar.
The Russian will probably be trickling into Stormy's and various places in a month or so. That might be worth considering as well.
Another popular choice is the Ithaka (and its clone, the Hercules), which has a knurled ring very similar and very complimentary to the ELA's knurled ring. For looks, I think the Hercules would probably be the best compliment to the ELA, but I don't believe anyone has tried that particular combo yet. The Ithaka + ELA is an extremely sharp pairing, though.
If you can't find a Kayfun or Lite, I'm thinking the brushed finish of the Terminator-C will be pretty close to the ELA. I'll let you know in the next day or two.
I own both a Kayfun 3.1 Epsilon (new style brushed) finish and a Term-C. I prefer the Kayfun, but the Term-C is a very fine atty, 1/3 the cost, and readily available with no stalking from Stormy's Vapor Cellar.
The Russian will probably be trickling into Stormy's and various places in a month or so. That might be worth considering as well.
Another popular choice is the Ithaka (and its clone, the Hercules), which has a knurled ring very similar and very complimentary to the ELA's knurled ring. For looks, I think the Hercules would probably be the best compliment to the ELA, but I don't believe anyone has tried that particular combo yet. The Ithaka + ELA is an extremely sharp pairing, though.