Hey there. I'm not entirely new to cubing, but I'm new enough. I'm getting really into it, though. And I have some questions.
1. How can I find some 3x3 F2L tricks? Like Keyhole, etc? I know some but definitely not all.
2. Where can I find a comprehensive list of the alternate LL algorithms for Fridrich? I have a list but I know there are different ones and I want to pick and choose the best for me, so I was wondering where a (relatively) complete list would be.
3. What does Gen1, Gen2, etc mean? Is it like, sets of algorithms based on when they were created?
4. For 2x2, I should learn Ortega then Guimond, right?
5. For 2x2 and 3x3 blindsolving (I'm not there yet, but the plan is to start after I finish learning Fridrich and after I finish learning 2x2), what methods should I start with, then move on to?
6. Is there a list of the different possible events/types of cubing? Like One-handed, Blindfolded, 2x2, 4x4, Pyraminx, etc?
7. Should I get lube at this point, or is it not really necessary until later? What kind of lubricant is best, and for what effects?
8. I know that people use sledgehammer to affect the top layer. How does it affect it? What does it change compared to normal insertion?
Those are my only questions for now. If I think of more I'll ask. Thanks a lot for any help!
inb4 learn how to google
EDIT: Also, I've heard the Zhanchi 2x2 pops really easily. Is this true? It's also pretty expensive compared to the other cubes on Amazon. . .should I just get a Shengshou? Or a QiYi?
1. How can I find some 3x3 F2L tricks? Like Keyhole, etc? I know some but definitely not all.
2. Where can I find a comprehensive list of the alternate LL algorithms for Fridrich? I have a list but I know there are different ones and I want to pick and choose the best for me, so I was wondering where a (relatively) complete list would be.
3. What does Gen1, Gen2, etc mean? Is it like, sets of algorithms based on when they were created?
4. For 2x2, I should learn Ortega then Guimond, right?
5. For 2x2 and 3x3 blindsolving (I'm not there yet, but the plan is to start after I finish learning Fridrich and after I finish learning 2x2), what methods should I start with, then move on to?
6. Is there a list of the different possible events/types of cubing? Like One-handed, Blindfolded, 2x2, 4x4, Pyraminx, etc?
7. Should I get lube at this point, or is it not really necessary until later? What kind of lubricant is best, and for what effects?
8. I know that people use sledgehammer to affect the top layer. How does it affect it? What does it change compared to normal insertion?
Those are my only questions for now. If I think of more I'll ask. Thanks a lot for any help!
inb4 learn how to google
EDIT: Also, I've heard the Zhanchi 2x2 pops really easily. Is this true? It's also pretty expensive compared to the other cubes on Amazon. . .should I just get a Shengshou? Or a QiYi?
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