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[ottothedog]

Good beginner cube???? mabye ghost hand ll???

c4u cube might be a good begginer cube, it will help you see if you perfer speed stabilty corner cuttin etc...

 

[Mephisto]

1)
I'm planning to buy a new cube (using a Rubik's brand now). First of all, yes i did some searching and yes, it's all subjective...

I'll think I'll go for the SE F-II on lightake. Perhaps I'll check out the ghosthand II as well, since it's quite cheap on lightake anyway... Some say the F-II has poor stickers? Indistinguishable red and orange? Others say the newer F-II's have a brighter red? Is this so?

Anyway, I'm still doubting between the A-V though. The A-V needs more time breaking in, right? I've also read that the A-V has more of a crispy feeling, what exactly is meant by that? *unsure*

Finally, how's the 3x3 white YJ? The glow in the dark YJ is said to be quite good?

2)
Suppose I'd also want a cheap, yet smooth & decent cube with solid edges/corners, i.e. without edge and corner caps (like the F-II for example), which should I get?
So nice speed and build quality, not prone to pop, the corner cutting does not have to be mind blowing though.

1) the white one is YJ VVGOO-2 (Type D II-S) and the fluorescent one is YJ VVGOO-1 (Type D I-S)

2) how about the YJ VVGOO-2? or perhaps the Ghost Hand?

About 2), so you'd recommend the white YJ over the fluoresecent?
And you mean the ghost hand type I then? Because i think the GH-II has corner/edge caps...
There are many ghost hands on lightake: http://www.lightake.com/products.do/category.155
Which one is first gen? These 26815, 26651 & 26816?
The GS 2003D is actually the 2003A right? How is this compared to the first gen? I don't like the creamy white color though.


If anyone has another suggestion on 1), please let me know.

 

[au22ru]

DaYan has yet to be given a "type" name.

Lets do it now!

I reckon " Y " is a good one. Y-type, cos it describe the shape of the inner
parts and Y presented in TaiYan and DaYan words.

 

[Sune]

Bumping my question:

I haven't been cubing for a long time, and my favourite cube back then was D type with A core. Things I particularly liked in it: pop resistance 101%, very fast, but very controllable (doesn't overshoot, easy to do M,U-moves). It performed very well at high tension, greatly reducing lockups, but, sadly, also reducing corner-cutting.

So, what cube should I get, which has the same "feel" as D/A hybrid? I would also like a bit more corner-cutting, if possible. I also have some noname DS 222 knockoff, it's similar in properties as well as in hardware (thick screws), but it's white, and I want black.

 

[Cubing321]

Good beginner cube???? mabye ghost hand ll???

c4u cube might be a good begginer cube, it will help you see if you perfer speed stabilty corner cuttin etc...

My parents don't let me buy inertnationally

P.S. I"ve only used a rubiks brand 3x3

 

[AngeL]

^AV should do you right. F-II is probably faster with the turns, but is also very bad about pops.

My AV does much, much better at higher tensions than the F-II does, and after some breaking in it doesn't lock and cuts corners well.

Even at higher tensions it cuts maybe 40 degrees or so? I don't really know why anyone needs more than that, lol. Lrn2turn if that's a problem.

Edit: That's directed at Sune

 

[Sune]

My AV does much, much better at higher tensions than the F-II does, and after some breaking in it doesn't lock and cuts corners well.

Thanks! AV it is, then.

 

[taiga]

I can't able to choose which cube is the suitable for me, so I decided to buy all of them...

I want to buy ShengEn F-II, Dayan Guhong, Type A-V, Haiyan Alpha and mini Type-C 3x3 but from where? :confused:

 

[AvidCuber]

I can't able to choose which cube is the suitable for me, so I decided to buy all of them...

I want to buy ShengEn F-II, Dayan Guhong, Type A-V, Haiyan Alpha and mini Type-C 3x3 but from where? :confused:

Lightake.

 

[au22ru]

Yes, all of them. If you can't choose, buy all.

Got Dayan black and A V white (both DIY) from Lightake.
For starters.

 

[taiga]

I ordered my first order 5 minutes ago. (Lightake)

I bought only 2 cubes, White F-II and A-V.

If my order will receive to me, I will order another items like Dayan GuHong, 4x4, mini 3x3, Megaminx, OJ Timer etc.

 

[au22ru]

Поздравляю!

 

[Keplin]

i need a 5x5 but don't have enough money for a V-cube what would be the best alternative to that. i had a QJ 5x5 but a couple pieces broke and the yellow side is loosening itsself

 

[AvidCuber]

i need a 5x5 but don't have enough money for a V-cube what would be the best alternative to that. i had a QJ 5x5 but a couple pieces broke and the yellow side is loosening itsself

YJ spring edition 5x5, or Ghost Hand 5x5. I have both of these and quite personally I like both of them better than my V-cube.

Except if you're not a KO supporter then I actually like my Rubik's 5x5 (believe it or not. It's the retooled version), you don't really have to do anything special to make it good, just solve it a whole ton and it gets a lot nicer. And lube it of course.

Off topic edit: 100th post!!

 

[Mephisto]

1)
I'm planning to buy a new cube (using a Rubik's brand now). First of all, yes i did some searching and yes, it's all subjective...

I'll think I'll go for the SE F-II on lightake. Perhaps I'll check out the ghosthand II as well, since it's quite cheap on lightake anyway... Some say the F-II has poor stickers? Indistinguishable red and orange? Others say the newer F-II's have a brighter red? Is this so?

Anyway, I'm still doubting between the A-V though. The A-V needs more time breaking in, right? I've also read that the A-V has more of a crispy feeling, what exactly is meant by that? *unsure*

Finally, how's the 3x3 white YJ? The glow in the dark YJ is said to be quite good?

2)
Suppose I'd also want a cheap, yet smooth & decent cube with solid edges/corners, i.e. without edge and corner caps (like the F-II for example), which should I get?
So nice speed and build quality, not prone to pop, the corner cutting does not have to be mind blowing though.

1) the white one is YJ VVGOO-2 (Type D II-S) and the fluorescent one is YJ VVGOO-1 (Type D I-S)

2) how about the YJ VVGOO-2? or perhaps the Ghost Hand?

About 2), so you'd recommend the white YJ over the fluoresecent?
And you mean the ghost hand type I then? Because i think the GH-II has corner/edge caps...
There are many ghost hands on lightake: http://www.lightake.com/products.do/category.155
Which one is first gen? These 26815, 26651 & 26816?
The GS 2003D is actually the 2003A right? How is this compared to the first gen? I don't like the creamy white color though.


If anyone has another suggestion on 1), please let me know.

Bump...

 

[demma]

Hi, I want a cube to put Ruben King stickers from Cubesmith. I have an FII and a AV. I planning to get a Guhong too. What type of ube is good yo place this stickers? I think FII is tu small, I thintink about Maru that seems to have big square surface. Am I right?

 

[liv2runrun2liv]

Rubik's 5x5

i need a 5x5 but don't have enough money for a V-cube what would be the best alternative to that. i had a QJ 5x5 but a couple pieces broke and the yellow side is loosening itsself

YJ spring edition 5x5, or Ghost Hand 5x5. I have both of these and quite personally I like both of them better than my V-cube.

Except if you're not a KO supporter then I actually like my Rubik's 5x5 (believe it or not. It's the retooled version), you don't really have to do anything special to make it good, just solve it a whole ton and it gets a lot nicer. And lube it of course.

Off topic edit: 100th post!!

I do agree that the Rubik's 5x5 gets better with time after it passes a certain point the turning ability just dies. I recently purchased a Ghost hand from cube depot and love it.

 

[hiphopopottumus]

dayan guhons are great 3x3x3s to have....AWESOME!!

 

[theace]

1. F-II or GuHon?
2. Which Megaminx?
3. Which Pyraminx?
4 Which one is better?
http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/sku.3x3x3_Silver_Mirror_Magic_Intelligence_Test_Cube_White-28898
http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/s...rror_Magic_Intelligence_Test_Cube_Black-22355
http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/sku.3x3x3_Drawing_Straight_Silver_Mirror_Magic_Cube_Black_-29306
http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/sku.XM_Silver_Mirror_Lines_Magic_Intelligence_Test_Cube-23576
5. Is it worth getting the original stackmats timer? Or should i go in for a QJ or something?
6. 4x4 = YJ or Mini QJ? My mini QJ broke bad. So I'm a little hesitant.
7: Which Magic?
8: Which Lube?
http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/sku.Professional_Magic_Cube_Care_Tool-30084
http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/sku.Professional_GuiShou_Magic_Cube_Care_Tool-30059
http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/sku.Maru_Magic_Cube_Care_Tool_-30344
9: What ya'all think o' this? http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/sku.3x3x3_XWH_Maze_Sytle_Magic_Intelligence_Test_Cube_Black-24273

 

[demma]

Im interreste in Mirrors too. May I buy the rubik?