Out of Practice

[CubeLord]

I have been out of practice for months, and I need help on how exactly I can brush up my skills again. Please share your strategies for QUICK improvement.

Thanks!

 

[StachuK1992]

1-Solve the cube.
2-Go to step #1.
3-You really shouldn't be reading this.

 

[Fishcake]

I checked your threads, and it seems that you average around 28-32? Hehe, I was there once. Now I'm around 23-26.

Honestly, there's no easy or quick way to improve yourself. You can't expect to decrease your average just by practicing for a couple of days or even a few weeks. I know this by experience, and a lot of cubers would say the same thing. It took me around 4-5 months to break the 30 seconds barrier. Just keep practicing (solve your cube a LOT), and you'll improve.

 

[endless_akatsuki]

Get a type C. Get a lot. Then you'll get better real quick.

 

[CubeLord]

Get a type C. Get a lot. Then you'll get better real quick.

Are type c's better than type f's

 

[StachuK1992]

yes. Type C's and type A's are what it's about.
I've used my type C for every 3x3 event in 7 competitions, so one could say that I like it.

 

[Nukoca]

They say that Edison's are the best, but they charge a heck a lot of money for shipping from Korea.

To take a look at all the different types of cubes, visit this thread.

 

[byu]

1-Solve the cube.
2-Go to step #1.
3-You really shouldn't be reading this.

Good instructions, especially Step 3.

 

[StachuK1992]

1-Solve the cube.
2-Go to step #1.
3-You really shouldn't be reading this.

Good instructions, especially Step 3.

What's step 3?
I never got to it.

 

[Rama]

yes. Type C's and type A's are what it's about.
I've used my type C for every 3x3 event in 7 competitions, so one could say that I like it.

I've used my Rubik's DIY (2006 mold) from Roissy Open 2007 till World Championships 2007 <-- 7 competitions in total.

And then I've used another Rubik's DIY (2006 mold) from Dutch Open 2007 till Czech Open 2008 <-- again 7 competitions in total.

The rest are just done on a Rubik's DIY (2005 mold) except for Dutch Open 2008, I used a Rubik's DIY (2007 mold) at the second round.
For the Benelux Open 2009 I just borrowed Erik's hybrid No. 2 cube, because I didn't even brought a cube with me.

Mr. Rubik! Rubik! Is your cube from outer space?

 

[EmersonHerrmann]

1. Scramble cube.
2. Solve cube
3. Rinse and repeat steps 1 and 2..
4 (optional). Learn some new stuff if it makes you feel better.

I mean...is there really any other way to practice to brush up and get faster?

 

[oskarasbrink]

yes. Type C's and type A's are what it's about.
I've used my type C for every 3x3 event in 7 competitions, so one could say that I like it.

I've used my Rubik's DIY (2006 mold) from Roissy Open 2007 till World Championships 2007 <-- 7 competitions in total.

And then I've used another Rubik's DIY (2006 mold) from Dutch Open 2007 till Czech Open 2008 <-- again 7 competitions in total.

The rest are just done on a Rubik's DIY (2005 mold) except for Dutch Open 2008, I used a Rubik's DIY (2007 mold) at the second round.
For the Benelux Open 2009 I just borrowed Erik's hybrid No. 2 cube, because I didn't even brought a cube with me.

Mr. Rubik! Rubik! Is your cube from outer space?

what about the 2008's model ?it's crap isn't it?

 

[StachuK1992]

yes. Type C's and type A's are what it's about.
I've used my type C for every 3x3 event in 7 competitions, so one could say that I like it.

I've used my Rubik's DIY (2006 mold) from Roissy Open 2007 till World Championships 2007 <-- 7 competitions in total.

And then I've used another Rubik's DIY (2006 mold) from Dutch Open 2007 till Czech Open 2008 <-- again 7 competitions in total.

The rest are just done on a Rubik's DIY (2005 mold) except for Dutch Open 2008, I used a Rubik's DIY (2007 mold) at the second round.
For the Benelux Open 2009 I just borrowed Erik's hybrid No. 2 cube, because I didn't even brought a cube with me.

Mr. Rubik! Rubik! Is your cube from outer space?

ugh. I got one Rubik's DIY, and it was horrible, so I never bought another one. :/

 

[endless_akatsuki]

Well, isn't type C supposed to be a clone of the Rubiks.com diy?
That's just what I've heard. I think both of them are good.

 

[EmersonHerrmann]

Type C and Rubiks.com DIY are TOTALLY different

 

[Rama]

what about the 2008's model ?it's crap isn't it?

Rubik's sold in 2008 only 2007 molds, I bought one late 2008 in the hope for a 2008 mold (that's why I used it in the second round of the Dutch Open 2008).

And yes compared to the older Rubik's DIY's they are 'crap', but I would still prefer those above other cubes.

 

[JTW2007]

I love the Type C and the 2006 Rubik's, but I can't find the 2006 Rubik's DIYs, so I love the Type C.

 

[eragg0]

Try to minimize stops between f2l pairs, <important>PRACTISE+LOOKAHEAD</important>
Plan next 2(3) pairs after cross; this gives good knowledge how inserting certain pairs affect other pairs. Try to insert all pairs 7(8?) moves or less.

 

[miniGOINGS]

1. Scramble cube.
2. Solve cube
3. Rinse and repeat steps 1 and 2..
4 (optional). Learn some new stuff if it makes you feel better.

I mean...is there really any other way to practice to brush up and get faster?

Wouldn't that wreck the lubrication?

 

[qqwref]

Get a type C. Get a lot. Then you'll get better real quick.

This. Specifically, the more type C's you buy, the faster you will become.

I hear T. Zolnowski has over 800 of them.