Australian Games Expo Rubik's 3x3 Championship

[devoblue]

I have 2 spare 2006 DIYs sitting loosly assembled but not stickered, lubed or broken in that I might consider parting with. Not sure I'd want to take one straight to a comp, at least, not a serious comp.

 

[richardzhang]

Are they rubiks DIY?

 

[devoblue]

Yes, ordered from rubiks.com back then

 

[richardzhang]

Are they both rubiks?

 

[RainbowBoy]

This is crazy. But, try end up in the newspapers-lol

Ignore me and my pointless posts

 

[richardzhang]

Lol you might end up on the news at the Melbourne summer comp.

 

[devoblue]

I ordered 4 rubiks DIYs from rubiks.com in 2006. I lost one, use a second, and have two minimally assembled and unused that I am considering getting rid of. They all have a rubiks logo engraved in one of the centre caps.

 

[richardzhang]

Bring all the ones you have and us 'advanced' cubers will get all the tensions right and sticker it and stuff.

 

[TimMc]

Tim could you buy some rubik's DIY's and sell them at the competition or will shipping take too long?

Sorry, shipping would take too long.

I just called up asking if i could use my DIY cube that wasn't from rubik's.com and they said they didn't understand the question >_>

They probably didn't know what you meant by DIY because they don't stock them in Australia. If you asked "May I use a knockoff DIY cube that I purchased from China without paying royalties to Seven Towns?" then they'd probably understand the question and say no.

Tim.

 

[Faz]

So, I want vids. Just putting it out there.

Will do.

Nick Pappas and ZB_FTW aren't going?

Yeah I think ZB FTW is going. Nick isn't.

 

[richardzhang]

Craig Browne said that 14 people are registered.

 

[TimMc]

Craig Browne said that 14 people are registered.

Sounds like there's plenty of opportunity for other speedcubers in Canberra to sign up and try to win.

But they'll have to register pretty soon, registration will close any time now...

Tim.

 

[Faz]

Craig Browne said that 14 people are registered.

Yep, that's what you get for an unofficial comp. Even with the prize money.

 

[richardzhang]

Thts good for me cause there is more chance that i will come 2nd.

 

[Tim Major]

Heres how i think this competition is going too go down:

1st:Feliks 9s avg
2nd:Me 18 second avg
3rd:Thomas 20 seconds avg

Nick Pappas and ZB_FTW aren't going? Well that makes things easier for me.

What?!?! You average 20? Damn. Just earlier today I found out Richard averaged 17-18, whereas I thought he was 23-24, and now you? I have almost no hope. And if Tim competes? I'll just have to hope I drop 4-5 seconds in a week

So, I want vids. Just putting it out there.

I was planning on taking my camera

I have 2 spare 2006 DIYs sitting loosly assembled but not stickered, lubed or broken in that I might consider parting with. Not sure I'd want to take one straight to a comp, at least, not a serious comp.

Can I have one? I might buy one from you (if I can) and if it's better than my storebought.

I ordered 4 rubiks DIYs from rubiks.com in 2006. I lost one, use a second, and have two minimally assembled and unused that I am considering getting rid of. They all have a rubiks logo engraved in one of the centre caps.

Ok, if they're good, I'd like 1.

 

[richardzhang]

I was at a meetup with thomas today and he crumbled under ''pressure" he was getting 27 second time, so you have a chance.

 

[Faz]

Erm, what pressure? I find there's no pressure at meetups. (well, maybe a tiny bit.)

Good luck at canberra. Alot more at stake there

 

[richardzhang]

Yeah theres no pressure at meetup i think im better under pressure cause i got a 12 today

 

[TimMc]

And if Tim competes?

I wont be competing.

Our times were pretty average today, except for Feliks breaking WR times.

I was averaging 25 seconds for 3x3 at the meetup compared to 21 seconds at home.

And averaging 32 seconds for OH compared to barely sub30 at home.

I'll have to practice a lot in both, and definitely in Magic. I'm getting 1.3 to 1.8 where Jeremy is getting 1.1 - 1.3! :fp

EDIT: I wouldn't say people are affected by nerves or stress at meetups, but more so by distractions: someone talking to you or trying to interrupt you deliberately, random people walking up and asking questions during a solve. It's good practice to become tolerant of such distractions and overcome them though.

Tim.

 

[Tim Major]

And averaging 32 seconds for OH compared to barely sub30 at home.

I'll have to practice a lot in both, and definitely in Magic. I'm getting 1.3 to 1.8 where Jeremy is getting 1.1 - 1.3! :fp

Tim.

Yeah, Jeremy's averaging about 1.1-1.2, but has to many 2.50+ solves, so he'll probably get single, but you should get average.

And wow, last meetup weren't you around 38? either way, really good job with OH, that's frighteningly quick, especially compared to your 3x3 2H times.