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retep said:
So, I recently heard that it is actually good to not time every solve, do like 2-3 days where you do un-timed solves and then do a big timed average. I tried this by not doing any timed solves yesterday or the day before and went and did about 100 timed solves. What I noticed was that I became far less consistent and average dropped about 3 seconds. I was just wondering if this is typical? Am I maybe just having a bad day? Typically (like last week) I averaged about 23.5-24 seconds and the vast majority of my times fell between 20 and 27 seconds (with just the odd good/bad time out of that range). The average of 100 I did today was 27.38 seconds and my times were anywhere from 20 to 35 seconds, with only about 5 solves out of that range (a lucky 16; 19, 19, 38, 41). 30 second times were happening like 1 in 3 solves or so on average whereas a few days ago they would happen like 1 in 50 solves, quite rare and usually just from like mis-slotting or spending too much time trying to remember a new OLL.
So this happen to any one else, any one have any comments on this?
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Also had another question: Like 1 hour ago I finally finished learning full OLL and was wondering for others who learned full OLL, about how long did it take before your times started improving? I learned full OLL rather quickly (2-4 algs a day) and didn't incorporate it into my solves (I was doing less solves anyway as I was spending a decent chunk of time learning the OLLs). I am now having some recognition and recollection issues (some cases I know well, others take longer) so my solves often are actually worse since recognition was almost instant with 2 look OLL (since there was so little to look for and few cases to distinguish). I figure eventually I will be able to recognize cases much faster but was just hoping for like an estimated amount of time?

O and sorry one last question. My cube is starting to feel inconsistent and often slower, but still quite fast. I was wondering if this is a sign I should re-lube it (it hasn't been lubed since purchase a couple months ago from Lubix and I have probably done over 2.5k solves since).
 
Cubetastic said:
I order'd a ShengShou 4x4 a week and a half ago and I'm wondering what to expect! I'm really excited, getting tired of the lockups from my rubiks brand.
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It turns very well, but if you don't turn accurately enough, then it can have a minor lock-up. There is a mod in the hardware area to fix that (Konsta's inner edge mod) though. It's still a great cube.
 
@retep That's really fast for learning OLL. Just make sure you're constantly doing them in solves. Don't fall back on 2-Look. Sometimes the best way to cement a case in your memory is to keep forgetting it and struggling with it. It will take a few weeks probably before you have your recollection/recognition down, but it will be worth the effort.
 
Godmil said:
@retep That's really fast for learning OLL. Just make sure you're constantly doing them in solves. Don't fall back on 2-Look. Sometimes the best way to cement a case in your memory is to keep forgetting it and struggling with it. It will take a few weeks probably before you have your recollection/recognition down, but it will be worth the effort.
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ok, thank you. Didn't think it would quite take that long, o well. But ya, I definitely wont be reverting back to 2 look OLL when I have spent so much time and energy learning something that is objectively better.
 
Buying ZhanChi premodded vs brand new?

Do you think there's any noticeable difference in buying a premodded and prelubed one (for example http://shop.speedsolving.com/shop/black-3x3x3-lubix-zhanchi-puzzle/ ) or just buying one brand new?

I am going to get a ZhanChi off Amazon so I can get a considerable discount (leftover GC balance), however I am wondering if I would get a noticeable boost from buying on premodded and prelubed. What would you recommend?

Note: I probably won't be lubing/modding a brand new one for a while.
 
Get an unmodded. Saves you money.
Just adjust the tensions to your liking, and if you want some lube in it, just go buy some CRC from a local hardware store. It's pretty cheap and there's tons of it in a can.
 
Ya I agree with blue devil, I got my guhong v2 from lubix and I feel like I way over paid and wont be doing that again. If you have a rubik's brand it will be a huge upgrade regardless, getting pre modded and pre lubed is a rather small boost, besides you might even feel more comfortable and confident if you decide to lube and mode yourself later.
 
Any Competitions in Manitoba?

I checked the WCA website and there are very few Canada competitions and none in Manitoba. So I was wondering if anyone knows about little unofficial ones or something similar, also what are the requirements to start one?

Thanx
 
Hi,
How can I make my Cube4You 3x3x4 turn better. I got it yesterday and it is slow andhas a really wierd turning, like the outer layes feel glidier than the inner ones when I make the 180degree turns. is it tight or loose?

Thanks, William
 
Is 3-in-one oil okay to lubricate my Stickerless Dayan Guhong with?

I read about someone who had the colour of their plastic begin to fade and looked stained after applying Silicone, i'm not sure what kind though. this bottle i have just says "3-IN-ONE Multi-purpose Oil" without any ingredients.

edit: it's fine, i just used like 2 drops so it shouldn't noticeably harm the plastic.
 
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