Rubiks newbie

[Infernado]

Hello, I am semi new to the cube and have joined speedSolving.com today.

My best time on a 3x3 is a minute and 58 seconds (not exactly catching fire) and am hoping to become faster. So if someone could give me a list of links that would get me started on improving myself, that would be great.

My other hobbies are: Pokemon, silly putty, building pc's, reading (fiction), and videogames.

I hope to improve my time within the next couple of week to at least 60 seconds.

 

[o2gulo]

Welcome!

 

[InfiniCuber]

Welcome! And for the links, like what do you want? Beginners method stuff? Hope you get to 60 seconds and below!

 

[Infernado]

Yeah, beginner methods would be great! i know only parts of two algorithms (a mix between dan brown method, and some i got from a random website), anything to help a beginner would help.

Maybe some methods on practice/training? also a guide on the different types of 3x3's would help.

 

[A Leman]

Yeah, beginner methods would be great! i know only parts of two algorithms (a mix between dan brown method, and some i got from a random website), anything to help a beginner would help.

Maybe some methods on practice/training? also a guide on the different types of 3x3's would help.

Hello and welcome to the forum!
I like pokemon too. What's your favorite pokemon?

Here are some links off the top of my head:

http://www.speedsolving.com/wiki/index.php/Introduction_to_Speedcubing_for_Beginners
http://www.badmephisto.com/
http://www.opticubes.com/cubing/f2l/f2l_1.php
http://www.speedsolving.com/wiki/index.php/Road_to_Sub-15_Second_Averages
http://www.speedsolving.com/wiki/index.php/Keyhole_F2L
http://www.speedsolving.com/wiki/index.php/4LLL

find a computer timer that you like, browse the wiki and lookup any questions you may have in the forum toolbar. If that does not work post it in the one answer question thread.

 

[airwind336]

What cube are you using?

 

[Iggy]

Welcome.

 

[sneaklyfox]

Welcome!

 

[Ickathu]

'ello.
I bet you can get sub 45 seconds by the new year if you practice enough and learn some LL algs.

 

[Infernado]

Hello and welcome to the forum!
I like pokemon too. What's your favorite pokemon?

Here are some links off the top of my head:

http://www.speedsolving.com/wiki/index.php/Introduction_to_Speedcubing_for_Beginners
http://www.badmephisto.com/
http://www.opticubes.com/cubing/f2l/f2l_1.php
http://www.speedsolving.com/wiki/index.php/Road_to_Sub-15_Second_Averages
http://www.speedsolving.com/wiki/index.php/Keyhole_F2L
http://www.speedsolving.com/wiki/index.php/4LLL

find a computer timer that you like, browse the wiki and lookup any questions you may have in the forum toolbar. If that does not work post it in the one answer question thread.

I have to say blaziken is my favorite. (also being my first starter) thank you for all the links

I am using my old rubik's, which cubes should I look for? I want one that does not always get caught on turns (may be mostly my fault, but I still want a smoother turning cube)

I bet you can get sub 45 seconds by the new year if you practice enough and learn some LL algs.

Which ones would you suggest?

 

[benskoning]

I am using my old rubik's, which cubes should I look for? I want one that does not always get caught on turns (may be mostly my fault, but I still want a smoother turning cube)

I would start off with a Dayan Guhong. They sold all over the internet : Modified: http://skoningcubes.webs.com/apps/webstore/products/show/3345983


Stock: http://www.speedcubing-store.com/apps/webstore/products/show/2897774

 

[RubiXer]

I would start off with a Dayan Guhong. They sold all over the internet : Modified: http://skoningcubes.webs.com/apps/webstore/products/show/3345983


Stock: http://www.speedcubing-store.com/apps/webstore/products/show/2897774

Nice self promotion. Very subtle. Not...

 

[JustCubeIt]

Hi same 2 u i am a semi newbie with average 30-35 seconds
It would be great if someone recommends me a cube something like that.......

 

[maytagcuber34]

Moyu Weilong, Fangshi Shuang ren, Dayan Zhanchi, You can go wrong with any of those, all amazing. Moyu Weilong is now the most widley used puzzle on the market, so thats saying something.

 

[ThomasJE]

Hi same 2 u i am a semi newbie with average 30-35 seconds
It would be great if someone recommends me a cube something like that.......

What maytagcuber34 said. But if you're looking for something cheap, look no further than the YJ Sulong. I have a review on my YT channel.

 

[sneaklyfox]

Hi same 2 u i am a semi newbie with average 30-35 seconds
It would be great if someone recommends me a cube something like that.......

Worst bump.

 

[chardison1980]

I'd go with the Dayan guhong v2 its a good start anything in a higher class will be to fast turning and uncontrolable, how are you wanting to learn? Do you want to be a algorithm robot or learn intuitively meaning you will learn by understanding how things move around the cube, which I feel is better in the long run.

If you want to be a robot try cfop, or some variant
If you want the latter try block building methods like roux, petrus, ZZ, waterman,
Things like that, you could even dip into 3bld methods like m2 old pochman, it helped me