Ya, trendy vogues are hard to understand. I know what I like, and it doesn't make me sad if it's not drooled over by thousands of sycophants. I still can't get over how much smoother the action of the firing button is than any other mech I've used. And the telescope lock of the ELA is just brilliant. Add the ease of maintenance, lifetime warranty and its unusual but attractive form, and all other mods just seem to be a dime a dozen to me. While I'm sure the Caravela is a fine mod, I wouldn't call it impressive. I think its popularity is more the result of wagon jumping than innovation.
Regarding the weight, it may be a little beefy but it feels more sturdy than bulky, if that makes sense. Even with battery and full tank it's still not much heavier than my cell phone.
Regarding the weight, it may be a little beefy but it feels more sturdy than bulky, if that makes sense. Even with battery and full tank it's still not much heavier than my cell phone.