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Raul Pastak

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I want to buy some new cheap but high-quality puzzles from cubicle, what I'm looking for is:
new main 3x3, 5x5, carbon pyraminx, megaminx and also some lube.
This list is my choice without any advice given to me:
  • MoFang JiaoShi MF5S 5x5
  • MoFang JiaoShi MF3RS2 3x3
  • QiYi QiHeng Megaminx
  • CubeStyle Carbon Fiber Pyraminx
  • 10cc Cubicle Silicone Lube - Weight 2

Would be nice to have someone's advice who knows a little bit more about cubes than I do. Are the cubes in the list worth buying? If not then what should I get. Also I'm trying to keep it under 50$ cause I live in Baltics so the shipping will be like 15$.
Thanking ahead!
 

xyzzy

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Consider also the Yuxin Little Magic Megaminx v2 instead of the Qiheng; it's currently on sale ($5), but it comes in only a stickerless version.

Also, if you don't already have a square-1, I strongly recommend grabbing one, because solving it feels so different from the other common twisty puzzles. The Cubing Classroom MFSQ1 is probably the best value if you're on a tight budget.
 

Raul Pastak

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I'm most probably going to make the order in March maybe late February, so the sale doesn't really matter at the moment. But generally comparing Little Magic to Qiheng, which one's the better one?
 

dskids

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Should I get the Gans RSC or Gans Air S V2? I'm a beginner and have a budget of around $20. I already have the old Rubik's Speed Cube but its old and clunky

I want a smooth crisp feeling cube and have minimal lockups and usable corner cutting.

I'm thinking RSC because people touch my stuff alot and the stickerless-ness might help.

...or i can just get a $4 MoYu...
My 2 cents:

Gans RSC is a cool collectible but there are MUCH better beginner speedcubes out there. If you are on a $20 budget I would just pass on Gans entirely for now if I were you. MoFang JiaoShi has the best budget speedcube lineup at the moment. Spend $8 now on an MF3RS2 stickerless and use the rest to buy magnets, superglue, and lube. Or save the other $12 and put it toward a mass produced magnetic cube in the future. Or save the $12 and keep saving until you have the cash for a Gans Air SM.
 

ItzSomebody

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Depends on your taste. Imo, I don't like the heaviness of the Gans 356s V2 pieces. Try both out at a competition to see which you like better.
 

FJT97

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Hi my average current time is 1:12seconds.
I currently use https://ruwix.com/online-rubiks-stopwatch-timer/
Which has been working pretty well for me
but now I would like a timer that I can download and come back to and see all my times and progress.
I would like it to have a simple look just like https://ruwix.com/online-rubiks-stopwatch-timer/
and I need one downloadable for Mac OS and preferably for free

Thanks.
Hi

I use cmostimer

https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/...new-cubing-timer-software.67947/#post-1277318

Its just been published a few weeks ago and i think its the best timer out there, even though it still has some minor bugs.

Edit: Its just an online timer (yet) but your times will be saved.
 

Destiny

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Hi

I use cmostimer

https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/...new-cubing-timer-software.67947/#post-1277318

Its just been published a few weeks ago and i think its the best timer out there, even though it still has some minor bugs.

Edit: Its just an online timer (yet) but your times will be saved.

Hi my average current time is 1:12seconds.
I currently use https://ruwix.com/online-rubiks-stopwatch-timer/
Which has been working pretty well for me
but now I would like a timer that I can download and come back to and see all my times and progress.
I would like it to have a simple look just like https://ruwix.com/online-rubiks-stopwatch-timer/
and I need one downloadable for Mac OS and preferably for free

Thanks.
The Ruwix's timer you currently use looks exactly like Prisma
https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/prisma-puzzle-timer.25790/
 

Raul Pastak

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I want to get cheap and as high quality cubes as possible. I want to buy a megaminx, pyraminx, 5x5, and a new 3x3.
I was checking the cubicle.us website and found a z-cube carbon fibre bundle which has a 2x2, 3x3, pyraminx, megaminx, and a skewb. The question is that should I get the bundle (I like the carbon look and want some carbon fibre cubes anyway) and also a mf5s 5x5?
 

cubeshepherd

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I want to get cheap and as high quality cubes as possible. I want to buy a megaminx, pyraminx, 5x5, and a new 3x3.
I was checking the cubicle.us website and found a z-cube carbon fibre bundle which has a 2x2, 3x3, pyraminx, megaminx, and a skewb. The question is that should I get the bundle (I like the carbon look and want some carbon fibre cubes anyway) and also a mf5s 5x5?



If I were to get one of each cube that you mentioned you are wanting to get, I personal would not purchase the carbon fiber set but instead would get individual cubes, especially since all the types of cubes that you want are on sale right now at the cubical.us, (but that offer only goes through tonight, Wednesday) just FYI.

The cubes that I am talking about are the, Yuxin Cloud 5x5, MoFang JiaoShi MF3RS2 3x3, Qiyi QiHeng S Megaminx (Sculpted), and for Pyraminx they have either the Moyu Magnetic or the MoFang JiaoShi Pyraminx, (I would get the Moyu Magnetic one, due to it being better the the MoFang JiaoShi) and if you do get one of each of these cubes it is cheaper then purchasing the Carbon Fiber set. I say this all with having tried all of the mentioned cubes, except the Megaminx but it seems to be pretty good, especially for a budget cube.
 

Raul Pastak

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Doesn't really matter if it's wca valid or not cause I live in Estonia and we don't really have any competitions here, but thanks for informing.
 
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