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I figured I would post this in the private forum, since I'm really only interested in fast cubers' opinions on this. (I realize that the private forum is not just fast cubers, but this poll is still safer here.) If you do use it, post how fast you were when you decided to switch to using it.

I should start by providing some quick details about how I memorize, so that you can understand my line of thinking. Originally I was using letter pair sounds to memorize edges first, then repeating this auditory loop to myself once or twice while memorizing the corners of the cube visually...

Threads that pose questions concerning memory methods for BLD solving pop up constantly in this sub-forum, and for those of us looking to have actual discussion, it can be very annoying to answer the same questions over and over again. The information that is requested is almost always already...

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So I was thinking we could have some fun and start a chain where we each post a random string of 6 or so letters and the next person to post in the thread would post what they would memorize for that scenario, and then post another string of random letters for the next person. Rules: If your...

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AuQyS2mqoMAMdHFkbmF5Vm5sSFUzM2dtQzRLLXRHaWc&hl=en Cycles are written in Speffz notation, always starting from DF. So the cycle CF would represent DF->UF->LF. I hope this will be a helpful resource for those who wish to transition slowly from M2 to...

Hey guys. I'm looking to get a relatively inexpensive camcorder to shoot HD cubing videos. Any suggestions? I was looking at 2 cameras, but any other suggestions would be appreciated: Kodak Playsport High-Definition SDHC Camcorder - shoots 1080p - 60 fps - can take underwater video (underwater...

For me personally, I hate talking discussing BLD algs by typing things like ULB->FRD->LDB. It's time consuming and I often read them wrong. When posting the occasional alg, this notation is consistent and good to use, but when you're sending algs back and forth on IRC or posting a large amount...

http://www.canadiancubing.com/Events.aspx?ID=23 Discuss. Who's going?

https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0AuQyS2mqoMAMdGxaamlSVFo5d0NhNkxUbWp0UGlLdXc&single=true&gid=0&output=html This is my list of speed optimal algorithms for corners using ULB as a buffer. I'm sure there are plenty of comms I've missed that are better than the ones I have listed, so...

So as you all know, people have been bumping very old threads without contributing anything to the discussion, and I know that a lot of us find it to be quite annoying. I propose that a confirmation page be displayed when a user is making a post in a thread who's last reply was X months ago...

Description: In this video I will show you how to employ an advanced trick while solving the pyraminx with the Oka method, which is currently used by the top 2 pyraminx solvers in the world. This should help you avoid some ugly cases and hopefully make your averages more consistent, if not...

Done during the second round of CUBEcentric in Toronto on May 15th. Thanks to Mike for letting me use his 2x2! Times: 5.53, (5.06), (5.78), 5.11, 5.53 Cube: Lanlan Method: Ortega Done during the 2nd round of CUBEcentric in Toronto on May 15th. My average in 1st round was better (18.35)...

This is a question to those of you who own or have tried BOTH of these. Do any of you prefer the A5 over Haiyan Memory (A5 with corners sanded down)? I've noticed a lot of people use regular ones and I'm wondering if I should get both or just the A5 when the new mold is out.

So I have 2 related questions: What is the maximum number of moves to solve the first 2 edges if you choose ANY 2 to solve? What is the maximum number of moves to solve the first 2 edges if you choose the best 2 to start with?

So I'm using the Oka-style method for pyraminx and after I have solved the first 2 edges and oriented/solved the centers, I need to insert the 3rd edge on the L face. Sometimes the edge is in place and flipped however, and I'm wondering if there's a better algorithm than (L R' L' R) (U' R U R')...

Pretty good average for me. My average has been improving pretty quickly lately so I don't know how much better this is than normal. The last solve was weird. I accidentally held my hands down on the timer before inspecting, so I couldn't pick up the cube. The solve didn't turn out too bad...

SO my girlfriend decided she wants a purple cube now, because apparently black is just so blah and she needs to accessorize! /sarcasm But she does want a purple cube. So right now all I know of is the purple C4Y cube (she tried my c4y and hated it), and the purple Ghosthand (I ?) available...

Okay, I'm just learning ZZ EOLine and I can't figure out how to solve this case. Don't worry about solving the FD and BD cross pieces, just the flipped edges. Flipped edges at: UB, UR, and all 4 on the E slice EDIT: I am looking for a solution without a cube rotation. Also, does anyone...

Hi, I've never learned how to do probability calculations other than very simple factorial related ones, so I have a question: For the first step of the ZZ method, you must orient all the edge pieces and solve the FD and BD cross pieces. I am not interested in the cross pieces for now, just...