Older cubers discussions

[Jason Green]

Wow I had almost as much luck as I could today! 4 PBs including 3x3 single 13.41, OH average 37.59 and single of 27.46, and two blind successes with a 6:36 and 6:56. I had like 1:30 left for my third blind attempt, so I just solved corners. Only thing I lacked luck in was the 4x4 soft cut, but I'm not complaining it was a way better comp than I expected!

http://m.cubecomps.com/competitions/2431/competitors/1

Edit: BTW the second blind solve I memoed corners wrong and knew it as soon as I started to execute. I took my best guess but really didn't think I had it right but did.

 

[newtonbase]

Wow I had almost as much luck as I could today! 4 PBs including 3x3 single 13.41, OH average 37.59 and single of 27.46, and two blind successes with a 6:36 and 6:56. I had like 1:30 left for my third blind attempt, so I just solved corners. Only thing I lacked luck in was the 4x4 soft cut, but I'm not complaining it was a way better comp than I expected!

http://m.cubecomps.com/competitions/2431/competitors/1

Edit: BTW the second blind solve I memoed corners wrong and knew it as soon as I started to execute. I took my best guess but really didn't think I had it right but did.

Wow. 2 successes at your first attempt is very impressive. Well done.

 

[Jason Green]

Wow. 2 successes at your first attempt is very impressive. Well done.

Thank you, if you question the fact I had luck on my side, my 13.41 was a sune OLL, PLL skip. Maybe I had Anthony Brooks' luck, he said it just wasn't his day. Of course he still made finals. Everything is relative.

 

[mark49152]

Nice job @Jason Green, congratulations!

 

[mark49152]

Some highlights (?) from yesterday :-

 

[newtonbase]

Some highlights (?) from yesterday :-

Watched that earlier. Frustratingly close on those 5BLD. What were the times like?

 

[mark49152]

Watched that earlier. Frustratingly close on those 5BLD. What were the times like?

Yeah they were out by 2, 3 and 4 wings. Simple errors/oversights. All were in the 12:30-50 range. On the bright side, I successfully got 3 attempts within the cumulative limit for the first time without rushing, and generally my memo and execution was all pretty good, just let down by small errors. The practice definitely made a big difference.

 

[oneshot]

So I'm really getting into more and more of the events. Originally I was just going to do bld events but I have been buying more and more puzzles. So I'd like to start a personal diary of sorts here. Just today I can solve the 4x4 without cheat sheets. It took 5:05. I don't really want to call that a "best" yet. But I'm sure I'll progress quickly. I started learning 4bld centers too.

 

[newtonbase]

I started learning 4bld centers too.

What method? I'm learning 4BLD too and tried to go straight into centre comms but I make too many mistakes so it's a bit of a mix at the moment but mostly U2.

 

[mark49152]

What method? I'm learning 4BLD too and tried to go straight into centre comms but I make too many mistakes so it's a bit of a mix at the moment but mostly U2.

Yeah U2 is a good stepping stone to comms, just like M2 and r2. You can do "advanced U2" in exactly the same way.

 

[oneshot]

What method? I'm learning 4BLD too and tried to go straight into centre comms but I make too many mistakes so it's a bit of a mix at the moment but mostly U2.

oh, I'm not in a rush to learn comms. I plan on staying involved with cubing forever, so I'm starting slow. I'm using Noah's 4bld tutorial video to learn. I used his 3bld videos and I like the way he teaches

 

[newtonbase]

oh, I'm not in a rush to learn comms. I plan on staying involved with cubing forever, so I'm starting slow. I'm using Noah's 4bld tutorial video to learn. I used his 3bld videos and I like the way he teaches

Noah is good but make sure you look at Corey Sakowski too.

 

[Jason Green]

Some highlights from yesterday. Guess I should put together my video from Nationals a month ago! Haha

 

[Shaky Hands]

Cool videos @mark49152 & @Jason Green. Thanks for sharing.

 

[earth2dan]

Wow I had almost as much luck as I could today! 4 PBs including 3x3 single 13.41, OH average 37.59 and single of 27.46, and two blind successes with a 6:36 and 6:56.

Great comp results @Jason Green! An official 13.x looks pretty damn good on the ol' cubing resume That must have felt awesome.

 

[mark49152]

Nice to catch up with @Shaky Hands and @bubbagrub at the weekend, and others. Not much to report from this comp otherwise. My results were pretty consistently mediocre or poor, although I did get a first clock average, and had fun regardless.

Pity @Logiqx couldn't make it in the end, we missed him.

 

[Logiqx]

The pics i tried to add a few days ago.

Ouch, I wish you a speed recovery. Maybe it is time to give feet or OH a serious chance?

Pity @Logiqx couldn't make it in the end, we missed him.

Yeah... shame I couldn't make it to a local competition. My brownie point balance is still somewhat unhealthy and is yet to fully recover from the London + Paris weekends!

To keep the peace, I opted for a sunny weekend in Weymouth doing things that we both enjoy on the water; SUPing, kayaking, etc.

 

[phreaker]

Magnetized my 1st 4x4, a Wuque. I really like the center slices, though they may be a hair stiff. The 3x3 stage is a bit vague and may need a touchup. (a bit more magnets.) But I'm tempted to just use it as is for a while and see how I like the feel before I make any adjustments.

Dropped my PB from 3:40 -> 3:18. Even at my level, cube matters.

In general my times have been dropping solidly recently. I've heard there's a time when you get under sub-60 where your times really start to drop, and I feel like I'm getting into it. I'm seeing more and more sub 50 times OH, and sub 45 2H.

I feel like I'm getting more consistent and my EOLine is getting better. Also my LL practice is starting to show a bit. (I'll often fidget with a cube OH, running off PLLs.)

Overall... Improvement! Now to read about how to mag up a 5x5, and maybe get a spare... (Though I'll admit I'd be more tempted by a 6x6... I'm not sure I have the patience to really do a 6x6 justice.)

Grats to all on your PBs recently... looks like people have been on a tear... and kbrune... I didn't come here expecting gore... whoa!

 

[earth2dan]

My latest cube order just arrived. I'm too impatient to do unboxing videos

The SpeedStacks Gen 4 Timer is really nice. I haven't tried the data port yet, but even if I can't get that working I'm glad I spent the extra few bucks on this timer. Now I can prepare myself for comp cubing... If I ever get to one.

I'm disappointed with my stickerless WuQue 4x4 out of the box, but I'll reserve judgement until I've set it up and broken it in a bit. As with most 4x4's I expect it'll take some love to see it's potential.

I love the GTS2 straight out of the box. This has serious main potential. I bought it with intent to magnetize it, but now I'm not sure I want to for fear that I might ruin it.

The surprise of this order however is the Cyclone Boys mini 4x4. Straight out of the box it's my favourite 4x4. It's like an already broken in G4, and it's the perfect size. I have big hands and I still think all 4x4's should be this size. The WuQue feels monstrous in my hands after solving the CB mini. The WuQue will have to feel magical after setting it up, otherwise the CB mini 4x4 is my new main, just like that.

 

[openseas]

Hello,

I'm Jae, first time posting here. I peeked this site last year when I met Jason but just reading couple of pages discouraged me (sorry!) because you guys were too fast. Jason was pulling my arm again today, so, here I am.
I'm living in North Texas (close to where Jason lives) & have been cubing about year and a half averaging mid 20s. I started 3BLD about 3 months ago. Last Saturday, I've got 3:29 for 3BLD 3/7 for MBLD (not pb though). Home pb is just under 2 mins but mostly averaging mid 2min.

Oh, last thing, while I'm not practicing BLD, I make magnetic cubes (so far made about 20-ish) and love playing with numbers (WCA stats thingy as well).