The One-Answer Question Thread [closed]

[Hypocrism]

I think that switching cubes is better. Otherwise that would be like being really good at golf, yet only ever playing at one golf course.

It's more like only playing with one set of clubs, and golfers stick with their clubs for plenty of time to get used to them.

Find a cube that suits you, and give others a try, and switch when you think one is going to be better.

 

[Michael Womack]

Would a Speedstack mat like this one be safe if I washed it in the washer and dryer? http://img.alibaba.com/img/pb/170/226/920/920226170_316.jpg

 

[ryak2002]

why if i try to post something this pops up: 'Invalid Thread specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator'?

 

[ryak2002]

Would a Speedstack mat like this one be safe if I washed it in the washer and dryer? http://img.alibaba.com/img/pb/170/226/920/920226170_316.jpg

why would you want to wash it?

 

[Michael Womack]

why would you want to wash it?

I bought the mat from a thrift store this past weekend and it has a weird smell to it.

 

[Rocky0701]

I bought the mat from a thrift store this past weekend and it has a weird smell to it.

They had a stackmat at a thrift shop? Or was it like a mouse pad?

 

[Michael Womack]

They had a stackmat at a thrift shop? Or was it like a mouse pad?

It's an official WSSA Speedstack brand mat.

 

[Rocky0701]

It's an official WSSA Speedstack brand mat.

Wow! That's a pretty good find then.

 

[Michael Womack]

Wow! That's a pretty good find then.

Ya I know and it was only $1.25

 

[mafergut]

I think that switching cubes is better. Otherwise that would be like being really good at golf, yet only ever playing at one golf course.

It's more like only playing with one set of clubs, and golfers stick with their clubs for plenty of time to get used to them.

Find a cube that suits you, and give others a try, and switch when you think one is going to be better.

So, it looks like opinions differ, hehehe. I kind of expected that. I understand professional golfers / cubers that are already very good and want to get the most out of their play, like in a competion, etc. would want to stick to some clubs / cube. But, as a training exercise, where I'm not looking for the best possible time but to improve my skills, wouldn't in that case changing cubes be useful?

 

[Tao Yu]

So this happened to my weilong today...http://i.imgur.com/S3ujZtJ.jpg

I have three other weilongs though so it's okay

I was just wondering if this has happened to anyone else. Is it a common problem? Is there any way of stopping it from happening again?

 

[GuRoux]

So this happened to my weilong today...http://i.imgur.com/S3ujZtJ.jpg

I have three other weilongs though so it's okay

I was just wondering if this has happened to anyone else. Is it a common problem? Is there any way of stopping it from happening again?

this has happened to one of my zhanchis and guhongs. it might just be caused be overuse, bad lube, or manufacturing error.

 

[ryak2002]

are there and f2l tip videos on youtube?

 

[gj matt]

are there and f2l tip videos on youtube?

you can find tip videos for pretty much anything cubing related.

I recommend the following channels:

Cubing World
fazrulz1 (feliks zemdegs)
collinbxyz (collin burns, US champion this year)

they have some pretty good content.

 

[Destro]

Is the shengshou 3x3 linglong ok for OH? My hands are small

 

[Michael Womack]

Is the shengshou 3x3 linglong ok for OH? My hands are small

It was my OH main for a while but I think you should try a 5omm sized 3x3 first and then see if you need a smaller or bigger cube.

 

[gj matt]

Is the shengshou 3x3 linglong ok for OH? My hands are small

It may be a bit small.

My rule of thumb (or finger) is that your OH cube should have layers as thick as your index finger.

 

[Destro]

I'll just buy a 55mm, 57 is a bit too big for two handed for me, which is better: zhanchi or shuangren?

 

[gj matt]

I'll just buy a 55mm, 57 is a bit too big for two handed for me, which is better: zhanchi or shuangren?

Depends.

Zhanchi is a bit more controllable, whereas the selling point of the fs is its sandy feeling.

 

[SolveThatCube]

Is this the AoLong v2 with the good plastic? (the second batch)

I want to buy it but want to make sure it's the right one.