[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[mafergut]

All goods. the HuaLong oIgrew feels airy but it s actually one gram less than the weilong. iImight try guangying and Gans 357 then. I hope it's a good cube or is the Gans 356 a better option?

A lot of people say that the 356 is much better due to the newer octopus core but I cannot tell about weight / feel as I don't have one. Instead of the Guangying, that has reputation of being uncontrollably fast, maybe you wanna try the new Jieyun that has received good reviews.

 

[TheGermanCuber]

Hello cubers I have a quick question because I don't have that much money but I want to buy a puzzle which keeps me solving for a while

 

[mafergut]

Hello cubers I have a quick question because I don't have that much money but I want to buy a puzzle which keeps me solving for a while

So, you don't mean a WCA puzzle but other? Like a cuboid, mirror, ghost...?

 

[YTCuber]

Here is a list:
(super) Master Skewb
Ghost Cube
Mastermorphix
3x3x9b
any crazy 3x3
Curvy Copter plus
1x1

 

[mafergut]

Here is a list:
(super) Master Skewb
Ghost Cube
Mastermorphix
3x3x9b
any crazy 3x3
Curvy Copter plus
1x1

I would add the WitEden Camouflage ones (3x3x2, 3x3x3, 3x3x4...). I don't own one but they seem to be very entertaining

 

[Penunce]

Wow, thank you for all of the answers! I'm convinced I'll be getting a speedcube with all of these recommendations. I'll probably have one ordered by the time someone answers this, but just in case, which brand/model do you personally feel best suits a beginner? (Durability>movement≥aesthetics)

 

[obelisk477]

Wow, thank you for all of the answers! I'm convinced I'll be getting a speedcube with all of these recommendations. I'll probably have one ordered by the time someone answers this, but just in case, which brand/model do you personally feel best suits a beginner? (Durability>movement≥aesthetics)

Moui Aolong v2 is a little heavier and durable, and corner cuts well and isn't *too* fast. And moyu shades are the best IMO, and the stock stickers never chip. I wouldn't call it a beginner cube, but you'll enjoy it and it'll last you forever.

 

[Penunce]

Ended up buying http://thecubicle.us/cubicle-weilong-p-5097.html and http://thecubicle.us/moyu-aolong-p-2757.html as per your recommendation (I assumed moui=moyo?, hopefully). Thanks, guys! What do you think you of the choices?

 

[theROUXbiksCube]

Moui Aolong v2 is a little heavier and durable, and corner cuts well and isn't *too* fast. And moyu shades are the best IMO, and the stock stickers never chip. I wouldn't call it a beginner cube, but you'll enjoy it and it'll last you forever.

I'd say the QiYi thunderclap is just as good as the Aolong v2 for 6$ less

 

[rajanish]

One handed cube

Which cube should I buy in order to Start one handed cubing.

 

[PenguinsDontFly]

you dont need a mini cube. most people just use their 2H cube for OH. You only need a mini cube if your hands are really small.

 

[rajanish]

In case I want to buy, which one should I go for?

 

[MoyuFTW]

you dont need a mini cube. most people just use their 2H cube for OH. You only need a mini cube if your hands are really small.

I agree with PDF. When I first started I thought I needed to go straight out and buy one for OH. A few months in and I've found its not necessary for me. I don't notice much difference. I'm currently using a Hualong for OH since it's fast and feels light. It's also 56mm I think (not really sure... thecubicle says it's 57 though.)

 

[PenguinsDontFly]

In case I want to buy, which one should I go for?

mini 54.5 mm weilong.

before you buy, what size are your hands? measure from where palm meets wrist to the tip of your middle finger. like this: http://evoluent.com/wp-content/themes/evoluent/images/vm4s-handsize.jpg

 

[collppllzbf2lll]

the yueying is also really good for OH, imo better than a hualong(which is my 2H main)

 

[rajanish]

My hands are big enough, 195mm And I can easily turn the normal 57mm cube but I thought using a smaller cube will help.
OK so now that I know I don't need any special OH cube, suggest me a cube for 2H which is more controllable, smooth and stable.
I average 40 seconds

 

[NeilH]

My hands are big enough, 195mm And I can easily turn the normal 57mm cube but I thought using a smaller cube will help.
OK so now that I know I don't need any special OH cube, suggest me a cube for 2H which is more controllable, smooth and stable.
I average 40 seconds

The Aolong V2, Weilong V2, Gans 356, Zhanchi, and Cong's Design cubes all work. You can really use just any good 2H cube

 

[rajanish]

OK thank you....
And how do I improve now.. ?
I mean how to be sub 30-25

 

[NeilH]

OK thank you....
And how do I improve now.. ?
I mean how to be sub 30-25

practice

 

[rajanish]

Also how much time(in months) does it takes to be sub 30s.
I need to know this just to check if I'm going at good pace or whether I'm slow