[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread
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Berd
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Maybe a zhanchi if you lube it right?
Eduard Khil
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The weilong's more stable than the hualong, but two cubes possess a different feel
Rubiks Brand! Step hard on it
theROUXbiksCube
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The YJ Sulong is actually really nice, I just won one for 3rd place at a competition
GoranRC
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I see. I got so many answers, tips and advice fro you guys! I will be SURE to check them out 
It's tricky, because there are different cubing styles. I mean, I've seen, and felt a Zanchi before. But for me, the Zanchi, is too fast, and loose. I'm more of a tight, and snappy cube. I'll be sure to check out some reviews of all the cubes you guys suggested, and maybe look forward for getting one later on
I checked the recommendation of the WeiLong, it's clicky, just like the GuHong! But the down side is the fastness of it! Any suggestions of my style?
It's tricky, because there are different cubing styles. I mean, I've seen, and felt a Zanchi before. But for me, the Zanchi, is too fast, and loose. I'm more of a tight, and snappy cube. I'll be sure to check out some reviews of all the cubes you guys suggested, and maybe look forward for getting one later on I checked the recommendation of the WeiLong, it's clicky, just like the GuHong! But the down side is the fastness of it! Any suggestions of my style?
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GoranRC
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Wow! I just checked it! I think it's just the right one ! Thank you for the suggestion, i'll keep on looking
theROUXbiksCube
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Wow! I just checked it! I think it's just the right one ! Thank you for the suggestion, i'll keep on looking
It's quite stable and quick, has a nice Sandy feeling that goes away when you do some solves and has average corner cutting, its intermediate speed but I can still get great times on it, it'll help you improve your lookahead due to its slower turning and average corner cutting might help with turning accuracy. Cubes are all pretty good these days, it just depends on what you like.
The YJ Sulong is a intermediate to slower type of cube for beginners and advanced users IMO
GoranRC
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I see! You have it, so i can ask you some questions right? Well I watched some reviews, and they say it's a controllable puzzle. As you know from my first post, i like puzzles that aren't that fast, and are able to be controllable. The YJ Sulong is Controllable right? Just making sure
Berd
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A mirror block is only $4. Moyu skewb is only $6. And a yuxin 4x4 us $15 I think so get all three!Currently have a 3x3 and a 2x2 and looking for a new cube :3 Mainly thinking of 4x4 and Skewb. Kinda interested to try shapeshifting puzzles too! :3 Preferbly under $20-$25. Any suggestionsss ?DD
GoranRC
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Currently have a 3x3 and a 2x2 and looking for a new cube :3 Mainly thinking of 4x4 and Skewb. Kinda interested to try shapeshifting puzzles too! :3 Preferbly under $20-$25. Any suggestionsss ?
Hey, I read your post! I'm exactly the same like you! I'm looking for exactly what you said. anyway, one of the best, and most popular Shape shifting cube, is the Mirror cube.
Here, It's aroun 6 bucks i think. It's really good ,and said to have perfect turning
Here is a link if you would like to check it out Cubicle: https://thecubicle.us/advanced_search_result.php?search_in_description=0&keywords=Mirror
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2079475242&pf_rd_i=desktop
Also, I just purchased a new puzzle I haven't tried yet! It is supposed to arrieve tommorow, here. You probably have heard of it, it's the Pyraminx. It's a fun, different cube shaped like a pyramid! It's prize is only 4 Bucks at amazon, and 10 at cubicle
Cubicle: http://thecubicle.us/shengshou-pyraminx-p-155.html
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Shengshou-Pyr...&qid=1433917182&sr=1-1&keywords=Pyraminx+cube
Another Shape Shifter is the X Cube, (or the cross puzzle). It's challenging too. I'm afraid it's 5$ Above your prize. It's 30, but i think it's worth it, however it's your choice
Here:Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/Moving-Parts-...33917314&sr=1-3&keywords=ShapeShifting+Puzzle
Cubicle: http://thecubicle.us/calvins-3x3x5-cross-cube-p-1909.html
Hey, These were just some suggestions! I'm glad to help at any times
Tell me what you think
GoranRC
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Hey, I read your post! So, I checked some reviews, and read lots of sayings (Did research). I even tryed it once in real life.
So, It really depends on your cubing style. The Gans 357 is the opposite of my cubing style. My style is more of tight, and snappy,smooth feeling (Dayan Guhong).
The Gans 357 is really, REALLY Smooth, and Fast! The best part about it, is that it has almost no lockups, due to it's amazing ability to corner/cut. It's also a very loose cube, which of course can be fixed by your taste
It normally is a great cube, but again, it depends on your cubing style!If you want me to tell you a bit more, feel free to tell me the current 3x3 cube you are using, or just tell me your cubing style,
Always Glad To Help!
Thanks for the help!
Hey, I read your post! I'm exactly the same like you! I'm looking for exactly what you said. anyway, one of the best, and most popular Shape shifting cube, is the Mirror cube.
Here, It's aroun 6 bucks i think. It's really good ,and said to have perfect turning
Cubicle: https://thecubicle.us/advanced_search_result.php?search_in_description=0&keywords=Mirror
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2079475242&pf_rd_i=desktop
Also, I just purchased a new puzzle I haven't tried yet! It is supposed to arrieve tommorow, here. You probably have heard of it, it's the Pyraminx. It's a fun, different cube shaped like a pyramid! It's prize is only 4 Bucks at amazon, and 10 at cubicle
Cubicle: http://thecubicle.us/shengshou-pyraminx-p-155.html
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Shengshou-Pyr...&qid=1433917182&sr=1-1&keywords=Pyraminx+cube
Another Shape Shifter is the X Cube, (or the cross puzzle). It's challenging too. I'm afraid it's 5$ Above your prize. It's 30, but i think it's worth it, however it's your choice
Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/Moving-Parts-...33917314&sr=1-3&keywords=ShapeShifting+Puzzle
Cubicle: http://thecubicle.us/calvins-3x3x5-cross-cube-p-1909.html
Hey, These were just some suggestions! I'm glad to help at any times
Thanks for the huge amount of info!
mafergut
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I see! You have it, so i can ask you some questions right? Well I watched some reviews, and they say it's a controllable puzzle. As you know from my first post, i like puzzles that aren't that fast, and are able to be controllable. The YJ Sulong is Controllable right? Just making sure
Very controllable. It locks up a bit if you're not accurate but overall it is a great cube, definitely among my 3-4 favorite 3x3s with the Chilong (also very controllable, it is the successor to the Sulong, for me even better but that depends on opinion) and the Aolong v1 (same characteristics, controllable, not super fast, only problem with this is the corner twisting). Also the SS Aurora is quite controllable.
Other cubes like the Weilong could need some setting-up with heavy lube and tight tensions to bring them under control.
GoranRC
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theROUXbiksCube
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Currently have a 3x3 and a 2x2 and looking for a new cube :3 Mainly thinking of 4x4 and Skewb. Kinda interested to try shapeshifting puzzles too! :3 Preferbly under $20-$25. Any suggestionsss ?
For a shape shifting puzzle I suggest a Square-1 it's really cool and challenging.
The best is arguably Calvin's Square-1 and it's around 14 ish iirc
I see! You have it, so i can ask you some questions right? Well I watched some reviews, and they say it's a controllable puzzle. As you know from my first post, i like puzzles that aren't that fast, and are able to be controllable. The YJ Sulong is Controllable right? Just making sure
Yes, it's very stable and controlable and still has a medium speed.
theROUXbiksCube
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um no. IMO the Aolong is way too fast for me and the Weilong is slower but still fast, I wouldn't recommend either to someone who isn't sub 20 :3 Just because it might be TOO fast for them leading to lockups and reliance on corner cutting.
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