Older cubers discussions

[mark49152]

Nice BLD performances @h2f and @moralsh. Shame to hear that Maskow is out but everyone's time comes to an end and there are exciting new people in all BLD events. I especially want to see how fast Kaijun and Berta can get!

 

[h2f]

Thanks Mark. Small pauses but I'm happy with a style and rotations included. It looks like I can progress now if I push myself. That's what I'm gonna do.

 

[mark49152]

Thanks Mark. Small pauses but I'm happy with a style and rotations included. It looks like I can progress now if I push myself. That's what I'm gonna do.

27 second memo is good. Looks like you need to make your execution more automatic then you'll be sub-1 easily.

 

[h2f]

27 second memo is good. Looks like you need to make your execution more automatic then you'll be sub-1 easily.

My observation is that in this level both things are connected. If I memo faster I execute faster and vice versa. I need to remember cube only by 30-40 seconds so the memo doesnt have to be durable. Just enough to solve the cube. I've noticed that if I push myself I'm faster in both elements. And I know the faster execution will come natural way becasue I still have few comms not automatic. They become automatic with time.

 

[moralsh]

I have made myself a roadmap to improve BLD now that I have some time:
1) finish corner comms list, and practice them all (I'm around half way)
2) chose better pair images for some cases
3) improve Multi/5BLD locations with extra checks
4) try at least a multi or 5BLD every week
5) edge comms

Main objective is top 10 in Spain in every blind event (which as of now is 1:05 3BLD single, 1:52 mean and 8/8 multi)

I'll try to keep you posted.

 

[mark49152]

@h2f, I agree with you. Faster memo means less time to forget it. I memo corners first and if my edge memo or execution takes too long I often forget my corners.

@moralsh, a roadmap is a good plan. I also have one but no time to write about it now.

 

[newtonbase]

I have a roadmap too. I'm meant to be doing nothing but corner comms at the moment. I do wish I could stick to it.

 

[mafergut]

Qiyi WuQue 4x4 arrived today in the post. Instant main and complete game changer. Completely eclipses G4 stickerless and Yuxin Blue with TC springs. I am finding it hard to find a fault with it and it is getting better solve by solve. I seem to be averaging about sub 1:02 with it which is a drop of 2s overall just due to this cube.

Right now I still have a lot to improve about my 4x4 game in centers and edges, mainly lookahead but I could turn a bit faster during 3x3 stage if I was not worried about popping my G4. Would the WuQue help with that? In that case I would consider buying one.

Good luck with the comp!

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[JanW]

Are there any new must have 3x3 cubes out lately? A couple of months ago the Valk3 was the most hyped cube. Is that still the most interesting new cube on the market, or is there something else?

 

[moralsh]

And the 4BLD video:

 

[pglewis]

Are there any new must have 3x3 cubes out lately? A couple of months ago the Valk3 was the most hyped cube. Is that still the most interesting new cube on the market, or is there something else?

I would think most excitement at the moment is magnetized versions of the top puzzles. I believe the two WR singles in the past few weeks have been magnetic cubes (Valk 3 and Gans Air).

 

[pipkiksass]

I would think most excitement at the moment is magnetized versions of the top puzzles. I believe the two WR singles in the past few weeks have been magnetic cubes (Valk 3 and Gans Air).

This.

Valk 3 still rules the roost, and TheCubicle make a magnetised version for FIFTY DOLLARS!!! Alternatively, you can DIY, but I'm sure Moyu, QiYi, and Gans will release mass produced magnetic cubes at a fraction of the cost soon.

Faz WR single was using a prototype 356 Air magnetic cube, which Gans presumably sent to him, meaning they're already "on it"...


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[JanW]

Interesting... So there seems to be some kind of revolution coming to the cubing scene if magnetic cubes become mainstream. Has anyone here tried one yet? It sounds like it could be one of those things you didn't know you were missing until you try one.

I might order a Valk, sounds like an interesting cube. I've never owned a Gans cube. Is the Air worth the price? Or is the 356S better?

 

[h2f]

Has anyone here tried one yet?

I did. And it makes a significant difference - cube is fast but more stable and it has nice clicky sound.

 

[Jason Green]

This.

Valk 3 still rules the roost, and TheCubicle make a magnetised version for FIFTY DOLLARS!!! Alternatively, you can DIY, but I'm sure Moyu, QiYi, and Gans will release mass produced magnetic cubes at a fraction of the cost soon.

Faz WR single was using a prototype 356 Air magnetic cube, which Gans presumably sent to him, meaning they're already "on it"...


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I'm gonna order a Valk 3 magnetic tonight for Christmas! I told my wife I want it but she prefers me to order it. We'll see if I can break the WR soon with it. Haha

 

[newtonbase]

Interesting... So there seems to be some kind of revolution coming to the cubing scene if magnetic cubes become mainstream. Has anyone here tried one yet? It sounds like it could be one of those things you didn't know you were missing until you try one.

I might order a Valk, sounds like an interesting cube. I've never owned a Gans cube. Is the Air worth the price? Or is the 356S better?

I've tried a GTS M and I have made my own front a Senhuan Mars. They are stable at looser tensions and the feel and sound of the magnets gives you better awareness if what is going on.

 

[Logiqx]

You might recall that I taught a bunch of colleagues to cube around 2-3 weeks ago. It took 4 sessions in total (around 45 minutes each) and I've uploaded the slides should you be interested:

http://cubing.mikeg.me.uk/docs/beginner.zip

I was the only one who could solve a cube and 6 guys attended the sessions. A combination of slides and alg.cubing.net to illustrate the triggers / algs worked well in a group environment.

I could easily teach more people at the same time using this approach.

Maybe this is of interest to @Jason Green for his cube club?

 

[Shaky Hands]

@Logiqx - that's really well laid out. Kudos.

 

[Selkie]

@mafergut - Yes the WuQue will help with popping. I can pop the G4 and the Yuxin Blue but have yet to pop the WuQue

@Jason Green - I just looked at ordering a Valk M but they are back ordered until after Christmas now so perhaps a new year present to myself. I did try a Weilong GTS M at UKC last month and it did feel revolutionary.

@moralsh - Great break down of your comp there

@Logiqx - Wow mate those PDFs are a work of art sir. I might try them on my son who I have taught 90% of solving to a couple of times until he lost interest

At the comp this weekend my best chances I think are in 4x4 - 7x7. Have not done much 3x3 practice though that is what I am about to spend the next hour on. Unfortunately though with the redundancy stuff I have not devoted time to BLD so will have to skip that and concentrate on it over Christmas as originally intended.

 

[Shaky Hands]

At the comp this weekend my best chances I think are in 4x4 - 7x7. Have not done much 3x3 practice though that is what I am about to spend the next hour on. Unfortunately though with the redundancy stuff I have not devoted time to BLD so will have to skip that and concentrate on it over Christmas as originally intended.

I suspect any successes I have will be in 4x4-7x7 too. Maybe Clock, although not picked it up in over a week.

I did learn Ortega for 2x2 in the week after UK Championships. Didn't take me too long, but would need to re-learn this week.

Looking forward to it all anyway.