[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[kprox1994]

I think X-Cube would be the best

He didn't list that one, it's probably not in his price range, and this is his first 4x4, kinda overboard if you ask me. The Shengshou should suit you just fine for a beginner 4x4.

 

[SkaterFly]

I don't want to spend more than 10-15 dollars because I'm getting a ZhanChi as well So, out of the four I suggested which would be the best?

EDIT: Thanks I'm not that experienced with any types of cubes other than 3x3. It's weird feeling like a complete noob again.

 

[jla]

Almost everyone will immediately respond with "personal preference", and I have to say there's no better answer then that. I'd reccomend the Mf8 type II megaminx. What I'd reccomend doing to it is:
-tension
-V5 corner mod
-rounding the tips of the feet of the corners
-Kickflip edge mod
-a good amount of lube

Are there any good tutorials for these mods??

EDIT: Do you mean these mods:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAZOFqqD00I

and

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEa5lfA7mtE&feature=channel_video_title

 

[mmitchev]

looking for a square-1 and megaminx on a budget, which ones are the best and where can i get them the cheapest? links would be nice

 

[Clayy9]

looking for a square-1 and megaminx on a budget, which ones are the best and where can i get them the cheapest? links would be nice

MF8 Megaminx (Champion's Cube Store)
MF8 Square-1 (Champion's Cube Store) or (Cube Haiyan)

[These are the cheapest]

 

[mmitchev]

MF8 Megaminx (Champion's Cube Store)
MF8 Square-1 (Champion's Cube Store) or (Cube Haiyan)

[These are the cheapest]

ah they were cheaper than i thought, thank you.

 

[TheRubiksKid]

Hey guys I have the option to buy two new cubes and I was wondering which one to get? I can solve the cube in about 30 seconds with a rubiks brand which locks up a lot and I seriously have good look ahead and all that stuff so im PRETTY sure that getting a good cube will improve my times so dont say get sub 20 then think about it blah blah... i have already ordered a lubix ultimate zhanchi and i am under the impression that that will be my main cube. So now I have the option to buy two new cubes, could you guys suggest some? Im only familiar with 3x3x3's so no 4x4s and 5x5s and I heard that the lunhui is illegal for competition so no lunhui
thanks guys, i was thinking to buy a guhong and lingyun to just see which i like best out of all my 3 dayans because ive heard its mostly about personal preference

 

[Phlippieskezer]

It is mostly about personal preference, to be honest, and the Lunhui is not tournament illegal.

I'd suggest an AV, Guhong, or even a Ghosthand, and wouldn't actually suggest a Zhanchi quite yet, to be honest (that's some extreme overexposure you're going for there). Looks like it's a bit late, though. An AV or Ghosthand, or Guhong are probably some of the best starter cubes you can get, in my honest opinion. If the best cube you've solved with a Rubik's brand, then I think you should probably pick up one of those three.

P.S. I can generally get 25- seconds on a Rubik's storebought.

Edit: As for my question:
It's a bit of an odd one, but where can I get the BIGGEST 3x3x3 cube that's mass-produced, or at least at a reasonable price?

 

[TheRubiksKid]

thanks for that so i agree with you but should i get the alpha V or alpha v-f? and ghosthand II right?

as for your question, i have no idea lol im pretty new to buying online cubes and stuff

 

[Clayy9]

Edit: As for my question:
It's a bit of an odd one, but where can I get the BIGGEST 3x3x3 cube that's mass-produced, or at least at a reasonable price?

I think, but I'm not 100% sure, that the YJ Crazy Foot Cube is the biggest mass-produced cube.

thanks for that so i agree with you but should i get the alpha V or alpha v-f? and ghosthand II right?

Yes, the Alpha V and Ghosthand II.

 

[da25centz]

It is mostly about personal preference, to be honest, and the Lunhui is not tournament illegal.

I'd suggest an AV, Guhong, or even a Ghosthand, and wouldn't actually suggest a Zhanchi quite yet, to be honest (that's some extreme overexposure you're going for there). Looks like it's a bit late, though. An AV or Ghosthand, or Guhong are probably some of the best starter cubes you can get, in my honest opinion. If the best cube you've solved with a Rubik's brand, then I think you should probably pick up one of those three.

P.S. I can generally get 25- seconds on a Rubik's storebought.

Edit: As for my question:
It's a bit of an odd one, but where can I get the BIGGEST 3x3x3 cube that's mass-produced, or at least at a reasonable price?

Yeah I'm pretty sure the YJ crazy foot cube is the largest mass produced cube out there. At 10cm a side its pretty big. Very fun to play with.

Lightake

 

[geekygeek]

I think, but I'm not 100% sure, that the YJ Crazy Foot Cube is the biggest mass-produced cube.



Yes, the Alpha V and Ghosthand II.

I got a ghosthand II off ebay bit.ly/qbLEfG and its a good cube for the price, I would recommend if you average about 1:10 or higher. I just got past the 1:00 mark and yesterday I just ordered a Lubix Ultimate Stickerless Guhong.

 

[Ltsurge]

I got a ghosthand II off ebay bit.ly/qbLEfG and its a good cube for the price, I would recommend if you average about 1:10 or higher. I just got past the 1:00 mark and yesterday I just ordered a Lubix Ultimate Stickerless Guhong.

whut... I avg 33.xx and I feel guilty buying an ultimate zhanchi...

 

[MovingOnUp]

whut... I avg 33.xx and I feel guilty buying an ultimate zhanchi...

Don't you hate that?

 

[blackzabbathfan]

It is mostly about personal preference, to be honest, and the Lunhui is not tournament illegal.

I'd suggest an AV, Guhong, or even a Ghosthand, and wouldn't actually suggest a Zhanchi quite yet, to be honest (that's some extreme overexposure you're going for there). Looks like it's a bit late, though. An AV or Ghosthand, or Guhong are probably some of the best starter cubes you can get, in my honest opinion. If the best cube you've solved with a Rubik's brand, then I think you should probably pick up one of those three.

P.S. I can generally get 25- seconds on a Rubik's storebought.

Edit: As for my question:
It's a bit of an odd one, but where can I get the BIGGEST 3x3x3 cube that's mass-produced, or at least at a reasonable price?

The crazy foot cube at Cube Depot is less than $10

 

[da25centz]

The crazy foot cube at Cube Depot is less than $10

plus shipping, which is >$3. Depending on where you live, lightake may be cheaper

 

[Jaycee]

If I can solve the 3x3 around 22 seconds with a storebought, do you think I'm ready for a Dayan ZhanChi?

 

[Clayy9]

If I can solve the 3x3 around 22 seconds with a storebought, do you think I'm ready for a Dayan ZhanChi?

What cube are you currently using?

 

[Ltsurge]

Im getting one and I'm 33s w/ a storebought... I'm probably nub though

 

[Mr 005]

ZhanChi or Guhong? looking for something that cant pop.