The One-Answer Question Thread [closed]

[ThtDarnNeighbor]

okay so i need so advice on how to learn a new nethod

i cfop up to about sub 20 right now but i feel like if i dont learn smthg now i may never be able to

i wanna learn roux, so first of all any good tutorials out there
and when solving how do you get un-used to ur old method and into ur new one

thanks

 

[ketchuphater999]

none that I know of. just saying, stickerless cubes are illegal in competition.

 

[ThtDarnNeighbor]

none that I know of. just saying, stickerless cubes are illegal in competition.

i know

and also i sub 20 with 2loll and w/o g,f or n perms
is that considered good cuz im too lazy to learn algs

 

[aznanimedude]

okay so i need so advice on how to learn a new nethod

i cfop up to about sub 20 right now but i feel like if i dont learn smthg now i may never be able to

i wanna learn roux, so first of all any good tutorials out there
and when solving how do you get un-used to ur old method and into ur new one

thanks

Just force yourself to always do what your changing your method to, it will start to feel more natural. Also, 5bld's guide seems really good. I'm not a roux solver but if I were, I'd go there to learn it.

 

[Ralinda4]

i know

and also i sub 20 with 2loll and w/o g,f or n perms
is that considered good cuz im too lazy to learn algs

F perm = R' U' F' (T perm) F U R
That one's easy to learn and useful.

G(a) is also a joy to fingertrick, if you use the alg Feliks uses.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=kossdjLYqsc#t=212s

Edit: Oh, and it's pretty good. I'm almost sub 20 at the moment with 2loll and 1lpll.

 

[Ickenicke]

What is the size difference between Dayan MF8 and Dayan MF8 mini?

 

[Hunter]

Roux ALG Question

I am learning the Roux method, and I am wondering about edge orientation.

My question is this:
Should I try and learn the cycling or the direct alg?

Click here -> http://wafflelikescubes.webs.com/orientation.htm#649463481

Thank you in advance,

Hunter.

 

[Rpotts]

Learning the cycling is the same thing as learning the direct alg. What's intuitive becomes algorithmic and whats algorithmic becomes intuitive with practice. Learn whatever way works best for you.

 

[Yuxuibbs]

Do the stickerless dayans still have an orange side if you buy it from places like http://www.magic-puzzle-cube.com or http://www.speedcubing-store.com/ and how reliable are the shops?

 

[Hunter]

Check picture #2.

http://www.magic-puzzle-cube.com/products/Dayan-GuHong-3x3-Speed-Cube-6-Color-Stickerless.html

 

[ThtDarnNeighbor]

F perm = R' U' F' (T perm) F U R
That one's easy to learn and useful.

G(a) is also a joy to fingertrick, if you use the alg Feliks uses.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=kossdjLYqsc#t=212s

Edit: Oh, and it's pretty good. I'm almost sub 20 at the moment with 2loll and 1lpll.

thanks ima learn the f perm and meh im too lazy to learn the g and n perms

 

[5BLD]

Learning the cycling is the same thing as learning the direct alg. What's intuitive becomes algorithmic and whats algorithmic becomes intuitive with practice. Learn whatever way works best for you.

Only if you understand what you're doing. I see people blindly EO, and don't notice that a U' instead of U can make LR edges solved for example.

I am learning the Roux method, and I am wondering about edge orientation.

My question is this:
Should I try and learn the cycling or the direct alg?

Click here -> http://wafflelikescubes.webs.com/orientation.htm#649463481

Thank you in advance,

Hunter.

Cycling

 

[Yuxuibbs]

Check picture #2.

http://www.magic-puzzle-cube.com/products/Dayan-GuHong-3x3-Speed-Cube-6-Color-Stickerless.html

I don't really trust pictures....

 

[Michael Womack]

Here in america there really tight Airport security. I'm wandering if TSA will allow my Speedstack timer on the plain?

 

[Rpotts]

I never had any troubles taking mine. Not exactly sure what you're worried about. But you're right, TSA is rather strict and it's always a judgement call of the local TSA agents so no guarantees.

 

[Michael Womack]

I never had any troubles taking mine. Not exactly sure what you're worried about. But you're right, TSA is rather strict and it's always a judgement call of the local TSA agents so no guarantees.

thanks for the advice

 

[antoineccantin]

Check picture #2.

http://www.magic-puzzle-cube.com/products/Dayan-GuHong-3x3-Speed-Cube-6-Color-Stickerless.html

What is wrong with it?

 

[Petezorzz]

I left my Dayan Zhanchi inside my bag and I think some stuff has gotten into it. It has made the cube turn very slowly and sluggish. I've tried to lube it and tension it, but that barely made a difference. How can I fix this problem?

 

[dingleb115]

I recently started practicing OH. After only a few days of practice I've developed a massive hangnail on my left index finger. Now it hurts. Is this normal for people new to OH? Will I develop a callus over time or do I need to think about changing my technique?

 

[Ickathu]

I recently started practicing OH. After only a few days of practice I've developed a massive hangnail on my left index finger. Now it hurts. Is this normal for people new to OH? Will I develop a callus over time or do I need to think about changing my technique?

It'll get better. Just keep doing OH. Maybe take a day off and soak your hand in some epsom salts (I think you can just buy them at CVS or another pharmacy) a few times whenever you get a hangnail. OH used to really kill my fingers too, but either they just got callused or I subconsciously changed my technique to make it stop.