ensigndan
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Hey all. Looking to get a Moyu 4x4. Either the Aosu or Mini Aosu. I have larger hands, but the mini seems to be getting really great reviews. Is there a difference other than size?
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obelisk477
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I think, and others have mentioned, that it feels less like a smaller Aosu and more like a 4x4 Aochuang. Now, if you dont have an Aochuang, that might not be very useful information, but at the very least they have different feels. I think if your hands are pretty big, you should go standard Aosu
Blueberry
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The inner layers on the mini doesn't lock up as much as on the regular. I have both and I prefer the mini. 3x3 stage is also better on the mini since it feels more like a 3x3 rather than a big cube.
FailCuber
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wtf just got a aolong v1 when i ordered a v2 on amazon.
brian724080
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Is that a good thing for you? I know some people like the v1 over the v2, and apparently some never got any corner twists on it.
FailCuber
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I am not sure I might trade it with a v2 though. I got 3 corner twists in 100 solves.
obelisk477
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KEEP IT. its magical. I've got like 25,000 solves on mine and she gets better everyday
FailCuber
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Is v1 better then v2??
obelisk477
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well i think so, but most people say its personal preference. feliks still uses his v1 as his main, if thats of any help.
My Aolong V2 corner twists a lot too. they helped it to happen less. If this is the only reason that you think this is a verson 1 you might be wrong. Look at a corner piece. Is the indent on the sides of it big or small? They are larger on the version 2.
unirox13
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Hey guys, I'm in desperate need of a new 6x6. Currently I'm using a Shengshou, and while it's a decent solve, it's incredibly stiff. Wrist turns are required and turning an inner layer by itself usually forces the closest outer layer to twist some too. I've lubed it and tensioned it like crazy. I've probably spent the better part of two hours tensioning and properly lubing this puzzle.
I've been focused mostly on expanding my puzzle collection and learning to solve a variety of puzzles. Speed solving has kind of lost it's allure (still sub-20 3x3 though). Because of that I'm definitely out of the loop on what's new in the speed puzzle world. In fact, aside from the new V-Cube six I honestly don't know anything more about new 6x6's.
So, my question to you all; which 6x6 do you recommend? My main desire is a puzzle that's smooth, and has a fingertrick-able outer layer.
I've been focused mostly on expanding my puzzle collection and learning to solve a variety of puzzles. Speed solving has kind of lost it's allure (still sub-20 3x3 though). Because of that I'm definitely out of the loop on what's new in the speed puzzle world. In fact, aside from the new V-Cube six I honestly don't know anything more about new 6x6's.
So, my question to you all; which 6x6 do you recommend? My main desire is a puzzle that's smooth, and has a fingertrick-able outer layer.
EvilGnome6
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I've had a Moyu AoShi for a few weeks and picked up a ShengShou 6x6 a few days ago. I think they both turn lightly enough to fingertrick but the AoShi cuts corners a lot better and the ShengShou pops like mad. The popping is maddening and makes the ShengShou nearly unusable. It also has an odd issue that on three of the sides, if you do a 2U2 or 3U2, the top layer only does a U or U+U/2.
So far I think the AoShi is far superior but I haven't used either extensively enough to give an authoritative opinion.
Berd
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Aoshi is a great cube.
Leo123
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I am not sure which 5x5 to get out of my 3 choices. My choices are an aochang, huachang or a shengshou.
Leo123
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What 6x6 and 5x5 do you use.
Berd
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Aoshi and aochuang. The Huachuang is apparently better tho.
SpeedCubeReview
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What is the difference between the feel of the Weilong and Zhanchi, more specifically the mini version?
Animorpher13
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What megaminx should I buy?
I just got back from my first comp, and it was awesome (watching a world record happen was definitely a highlight). I've now decided that i want to get into a bunch of puzzles, including Megaminx. But I am having trouble finding one that is good in quality and price. Could i get some recommendations? Also, ridges or no ridges (what works best for you)?
I just got back from my first comp, and it was awesome (watching a world record happen was definitely a highlight). I've now decided that i want to get into a bunch of puzzles, including Megaminx. But I am having trouble finding one that is good in quality and price. Could i get some recommendations? Also, ridges or no ridges (what works best for you)?
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Please Dont Ask
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Dayan or Wait for Moyu's (But i think it will be pricey)
Shengshou (unmodded) is not bad and it's cheap.
Personally I like the Dayan.
You can go for it too.
Shengshou (unmodded) is not bad and it's cheap.
Personally I like the Dayan.
You can go for it too.
JemFish
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I use the Shengshou megaminx, and it's not bad - it's very smooth but locks up quite a bit. It has a reasonable price too.
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