Older cubers discussions

[pglewis]

Hello,
Am new here......not as fast as you guys.... still over 1 minute, but working on it.

Welcome! Everyone here was over a minute at one time.

Thanks for the "Welcome" everyone -- I got into cubing last year. I've thought of competing, but want to get faster first.
Still learning Intuitive F2L. Glad us "elderly gentlemen" have a place on the forums to chat

I think the first competition for a lot of people is mostly about introducing themselves to the environment; how the process works when your heat is called, using the StackMat timers, finding how you react to a comp environment, etc. 3x3 is the "everyone event" and comps normally have a generous 10 min limit to accommodate practically anyone who can solve. Even if you get comp nerves and it takes you 7 minutes, at least you'll have official solves on record and a better idea about your next one. I'm a big proponent of getting that first comp under your belt... especially the older crowd, we gotta offset that average age some!

 

[SpartanSailor]

Hello,
Am new here......not as fast as you guys.... still over 1 minute, but working on it.

Welcome!

 

[SpartanSailor]

Welcome! Everyone here was over a minute at one time.



I think the first competition for a lot of people is mostly about introducing themselves to the environment; how the process works when your heat is called, using the StackMat timers, finding how you react to a comp environment, etc. 3x3 is the "everyone event" and comps normally have a generous 10 min limit to accommodate practically anyone who can solve. Even if you get comp nerves and it takes you 7 minutes, at least you'll have official solves on record and a better idea about your next one. I'm a big proponent of getting that first comp under your belt... especially the older crowd, we gotta offset that average age some!

Agreed. I would recommend you go and enjoy the competition. You may be surprised at how much fun they can be... and I was at one today with several people solving well over a minute.

 

[newtonbase]

Yes, times don't matter at your first comp. They are just a marker to beat at your next one.

 

[newtonbase]

Much as I hate to drop out of the over 40s 3BLD top 10 @openseas is now well ahead of me. Could these be updated when you get a chance please @Logiqx? Thanks.

 

[mitja]

Thanks for the "Welcome" everyone -- I got into cubing last year. I've thought of competing, but want to get faster first.
Still learning Intuitive F2L. Glad us "elderly gentlemen" have a place on the forums to chat

Welcome here, don't worry about speed yet, just go for fun.

 

[Shaky Hands]

@bradah - welcome to the madhouse.

Good luck with the F2L. It's the most important part of CFOP, I think most will agree.

 

[Jason Green]

I'm organizing a DFW comp next month -

Just in case whoever happens to visit North Texas next Feb 11th, you can register here: "Odd Cubing Day 2018"

https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/competitions/OddCubingDay2018/edit/registrations

@Jason Green / There is one guy who registered today with his 9 year old daughter. Looks like this is gonna be their first ever competition. We may have one more senior cuber joining in DFW area

That would be cool! I may let my kids come. I'm feeling pretty good that at 6 and 7 they can keep calm while I'm competing. Loving my new 5x5s, especially the Wushuang M at the moment. Got a PB of 2:36 and getting under 3:00 a lot, I only had two sub 3 minute solves before today.

Hello,
Am new here......not as fast as you guys.... still over 1 minute, but working on it.

Welcome. Comps are really fun I'd go to one the first chance you get!

 

[One Wheel]

Loving my new 5x5s, especially the Wushuang M at the moment. Got a PB of 2:36 and getting under 3:00 a lot, I only had two sub 3 minute solves before today.

We're pretty close. I made a pretty good jump when I made my Yuxin M. My Ao100 is sitting at 2:48.xx, single of 2:15.xx. I'm sure your superiority at 3x3 will help you pass me up soon. I just graduated sub-3:00 on the 5x5 race thread, I'll race you to 2:30!

 

[Logiqx]

Much as I hate to drop out of the over 40s 3BLD top 10 @openseas is now well ahead of me. Could these be updated when you get a chance please @Logiqx? Thanks.

Updated... I see that Ron has gone and beaten my OH single as well. Doh!

Link in signature.

 

[SpartanSailor]

Updated... I see that Ron has gone and beaten my OH single as well. Doh!

Link in signature.

Is there a list/ranking for us old guys? I’m not seeing any link or reference to the list... what am I missing?

 

[Logiqx]

Is there a list/ranking for us old guys? I’m not seeing any link or reference to the list... what am I missing?

Signatures don't show on mobile devices.

https://github.com/Logiqx/wca-ipy

 

[SpartanSailor]

Gotcha! I thought it may be something like that. Pretty cool. I guess I will have to link my WCA ID to the page... being true to “old guy” stereotypes, it’ll take me a moment to figure out how to update my profile. Lol

 

[openseas]

@Logiqx / Thanks for the update!

BTW, what's the (unwritten) policy on the list? For example, I know somebody who is over 40 & competing, can I recommend him/her to be listed? or only him/herself can make the request? If we don't reveal any more personal information but age group, like 40s, 50s and so on. Since I know several people, not sure whether ok to be listed or not.

 

[newtonbase]

@Logiqx / Thanks for the update!

BTW, what's the (unwritten) policy on the list? For example, I know somebody who is over 40 & competing, can I recommend him/her to be listed? or only him/herself can make the request? If we don't reveal any more personal information but age group, like 40s, 50s and so on. Since I know several people, not sure whether ok to be listed or not.

IIRC people would generally have to volunteer unless their ages were already public record. But if they are good at 3BLD its best to leave them off

 

[Jason Green]

We're pretty close. I made a pretty good jump when I made my Yuxin M. My Ao100 is sitting at 2:48.xx, single of 2:15.xx. I'm sure your superiority at 3x3 will help you pass me up soon. I just graduated sub-3:00 on the 5x5 race thread, I'll race you to 2:30!

Sure I'll race! I haven't done the race threads for some time. I remember the pressure and excitement I had with the sub 20 thread! Maybe I'll get into one of them again. I really keep intending to start hitting blind again but have been putting it off.

 

[Logiqx]

@Logiqx / Thanks for the update!

BTW, what's the (unwritten) policy on the list? For example, I know somebody who is over 40 & competing, can I recommend him/her to be listed? or only him/herself can make the request? If we don't reveal any more personal information but age group, like 40s, 50s and so on. Since I know several people, not sure whether ok to be listed or not.

I guess there are 3 groups of people on the list:
1) People who provided their DOB directly to me or where I obtained it from a Wiki page.
2) People who provided their YOB or age, allowing for a "cautious" approach to determining when they were over 40.
3) People added to the list without DOB or YOB. This is only permitted if they definitely started competing after 40.

In answer to your question. I'm happy to add them if you are confident they qualify for over 40's and you don't think they'd mind.

 

[Jason Green]

I guess there are 3 groups of people on the list:
1) People who provided their DOB directly to me or where I obtained it from a Wiki page.
2) People who provided their YOB or age, allowing for a "cautious" approach to determining when they were over 40.
3) People added to the list without DOB or YOB. This is only permitted if they definitely started competing after 40.

In answer to your question. I'm happy to add them if you are confident they qualify for over 40's and you don't think they'd mind.

Jason's theory - anyone faster than me that doesn't opt in to the over 40s list is 39 or younger.

 

[SpartanSailor]

I guess there are 3 groups of people on the list:
1) People who provided their DOB directly to me or where I obtained it from a Wiki page.
2) People who provided their YOB or age, allowing for a "cautious" approach to determining when they were over 40.
3) People added to the list without DOB or YOB. This is only permitted if they definitely started competing after 40.

In answer to your question. I'm happy to add them if you are confident they qualify for over 40's and you don't think they'd mind.

You can add me.... my first comp was a month following my 40th birthday. I’m not sure my age is relflected on my WCA profile, I know it’s not here.

 

[Selkie]

@bradah - Welcome of the old cubers home

@Logiqx - I hadn't noticed Ron's OH single. I think my best chance of catching him on 3,4 and 5 is probably 5x5 but he has said he will practice more if I get too close

@Jason Green - The Wuchuang M is a great cube. Mine has been main for about 6 months I think though I am getting a Moyu Bochuang magnetised as I have always loved the turning style of it.

Talking of magnetic, the only missing 2x2 - 7x7 M's in my collection as of Christmas was 2x2 and 7x7. My wife bought me a SpeedCubeShop Supernova Wuji 7x7 M for Christmas which was delivered last week. It was disappointing out of the box but has got better day by day and will be fully broken in ready for Welsh Open. As for 2x2 I have ordered a Gans 249 v2 2x2.

Getting lots of practice in for Welsh Open in a fortnight and seeing a good amount of PBs. Today was a really pleasing day with no less than 5 personal bests:-

5x5 Single: 1:30.19 - Oh so close to sub 1:30!
5x5 Average: 1:48.22
6x6 Single: 3:00.77 - Oh so close again!
7x7 Single: 4:51.10
7x7 Mean: 5:11.72

Having spent a long time on OH the last fortnight it is time I really push normal 3x3 practice. Now I am globally sub 15s at home I need to give myself the best chance of achieving that in comp too in a fortnight. Since I am only going on the Sunday, its quite nice to be only concentrating on only 5 events.

Lots and lots of BLD talk and yes, whilst I am registered for Welsh Open I have not put in the time. I think my official BLD journey will have to wait until April and High Wycombe Open :rolleyes: