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So sad to hear of the passing of François. Had the pleasure of meeting him some years ago. I would mirror what others have said about being a pioneer of methods and I always remember him having such a unique turning style. Such a great ambassador to both cubing but particularly to cubers of an older generation. Rest in Peace :(
 
@Pandaroc Blocks are difficult, it will be your worst step for a long time unless you work hard on them, I should but I don't, I just do solves hoping that my first block building ability will magically improve.

Welcome both!
 
Sorry guys did not film an unboxing video this morning, clean forgot with the news etc. Will try and do a review of some of the cubes (Only 4 of them).

Initially the Valk 3 feels flimsy, doesn't cut well and feels like its about to fall apart in my hands but there must be something to it. Not close to PB (12.91) but this is a film PB of 13.36 Ao5.

 
Selkie said:
Sorry guys did not film an unboxing video this morning, clean forgot with the news etc. Will try and do a review of some of the cubes (Only 4 of them).

Initially the Valk 3 feels flimsy, doesn't cut well and feels like its about to fall apart in my hands but there must be something to it. Not close to PB (12.91) but this is a film PB of 13.36 Ao5.
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Not bad at all for a cube that "feels flimsy, doesn't cut well and feels like its about to fall apart in my hands". I'm still waiting for mine. Let's hope I like it better than the 356 Air but with what you've just said I'm starting to seriously doubt it :p I got the stickerless one as well, so it would mean that my mains are stickerless from 2x2 up to 6x6 (dang 7x7).
 
mafergut said:
Not bad at all for a cube that "feels flimsy, doesn't cut well and feels like its about to fall apart in my hands". I'm still waiting for mine. Let's hope I like it better than the 356 Air but with what you've just said I'm starting to seriously doubt it :p I got the stickerless one as well, so it would mean that my mains are stickerless from 2x2 up to 6x6 (dang 7x7).
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I might be being over critical. I have three Qiyi stickerless cubes in front of me. The Thunderclap v2, X-Man Design Tornado (My Main) and Valk 3 and the other 2 feel heavier, more rigid, the plastic feels thicker, feels better quality.

But there is something about the Valk. I do not get sub 13.50 very often (only 6-7 averages ever) and this average was within 10 minutes of taking it out of the box as well as being my fastest average on film. Tension seems similar to the other cubes but I cannot pop and edge to look at the internals easily. I will do a full review of it over the weekend and try and compare to Thunderclap v2 and X-Man at that time
 
Valk 3: OK I am going to reserve judgement for a couple of days and a few hundred solves but for now I am going to say it may be flimsier but its a lot lighter. I think every thing I am complaining about it a concession made to make it a FAST cube. This cube is insanely fast. I can U2 with one finger flick if I have to but it remains controllable. Going to be very interesting doing an all out TPS average on this cube. As I said I will try and do a review on film but for now I just can't wait to do more solves on it...
 
Selkie said:
Valk 3: OK I am going to reserve judgement for a couple of days and a few hundred solves but for now I am going to say it may be flimsier but its a lot lighter. I think every thing I am complaining about it a concession made to make it a FAST cube. This cube is insanely fast. I can U2 with one finger flick if I have to but it remains controllable. Going to be very interesting doing an all out TPS average on this cube. As I said I will try and do a review on film but for now I just can't wait to do more solves on it...
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I've been toying with the idea of getting the Valk, but some reviews I've watched compare it to a Meiying and TBO I don't like the Meiying at all. I really tried to give it a good go, but it always disappoints. Coupled with that ... I'm waiting for my GAN Air to arrive, and with the GAN v2 being my current main I'm not sure the Valk will be for me ... but I do hear a lot of good things about it.
 
Chree said:
@Selkie I was thinking of picking up a Valk3. Even have a $5 gift card lying around here somewhere. Do you also have a WeiLong GTS (my current main) and could you compare it to that?
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I tried Kevin Hayes' Valk in Portland, it seemed pretty nice. I am about to order my birthday cubes which will be a GTS though. :)
 
Yes indeed welcome to the thread @Pandaroc and @mickael . Look forward to seeing you guys progress and hope you obtain even half the motivation from fellow oldies as I do.

Edit: 12.94 Ao5, second fastest Ao5 ever again on the Valk 3 but not on film. Instant main cube :)

@Chree Sorry I don't have the Welling GTS. Never bought it as it does not come in stickerless

@JohnnyReggae Yes it is sort of similar to the Cong's Design Meiying. Same size, look of the pieces but without the internal roughness of the Meiying
 
Hell everyone, my name is Kevin, and I am a 39 year old speedcuber, and have been cubing for about one year. My current PB is 16.22, but I average closer to 24-25 seconds. I finally learned full PLL, and am starting on full OLL. My current main is the Valk, due to the ease of turning. I have the beginnings of arthritis, which is a real bummer. I look forward to the forum, and was pleased to see an "old man" section!
 
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Hell everyone, my name is Kevin, and I am a 39 year old speedcuber, and have been cubing for about one year. My current PB is 16.22, but I average closer to 24-25 seconds. I finally learned full PLL, and am starting on full OLL. My current main is the Valk, due to the ease of turning. I have the beginnings of arthritis, which is a real bummer. I look forward to the forum, and was pleased to see an "old man" section!
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Welcome! Wow such an influx of guys coming to the group. Is someone out recruiting!?
 
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