4x4x4 and 5x5x5 times?

[not_kevin]

I realize that there's probably a thread out there on this exact topic, but I'm too lazy to go find it.

If I want to average sub-1:30 on 4x4x4, what should a break-down of my solve look like? I'm not sure how best to phrase that; what I mean is, how long should I take to solve centers, then edges, then the final solve? What about sub-1:15? Sub-minute?

Same questions to the 5x5x5: what should my time look like if I want to average sub-3? Sub-2:30? Sub-2? Thanks in advance!

 

[MistArts]

Depends if you are good at 3x3 or look-ahead on edges or fast double slice turn execution on the centers. Split times vary a lot. I average 1:40 with split of 25-35-40. But some people have faster 3x3 than me so it's probably faster than their edges.

 

[Henxu]

Well.
I'm averaging about 1:50 because i began to practise 4x4 5 days before.
I have an unofficial average of 17.10 (my PB Av, done today )
And I lack on centers, (I think) and in pairing, I pair 2 by 2, but I don't have a good look ahead on 4x4 edges.
I asked Lars yesterday.
He said practise.
And i will say practise too

 

[hdskull]

I realize that there's probably a thread out there on this exact topic, but I'm too lazy to go find it.

People are too lazy to answer. I only started a thread because I couldn't really find one. and my thread is on the 2nd page of the speedcubing section.

I remember someone posting what the breakdown should be for 5x5, also.

I searched this for you: http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4905&highlight=5x5+breakdown

 

[Crzyazn]

I have an absolutely terrible retooled 5x5 and im averaging 3:15ish with it

a solid 3x3 stage is a good contributor to fast times

but the heart of the problem is edge pairing (bigcubes.com method)

 

[pjk]

I'd suggest doing some searching. I will post my breakdown's here though.

4x4:
13/25/32 (centers/edges/3x3) = 1:10

5x5:
37/78/25 = 2:20

 

[Leviticus]

5x5- 40-55-25

My best for it is- 31-40-21

 

[ExoCorsair]

I realize that there's probably a thread out there on this exact topic, but I'm too lazy to go find it.

And you expect us to not be lazy to answer your question?

Edit: Aw, shoot, missed hdskull's post.

 

[not_kevin]

Thank you for your responses. I'll go and look for those threads.

 

[BadgerSex]

I've seen so many tutorials - especially on youtube - about solving the 4x4 and 5x5. I was trying to get my 5x5 times down my using advanced edge pairing. Unfortunately I found a lot of unhelpful tutorials... Where can I find a good 5x5x5 advanced edge pairing tutorial?

 

[Leviticus]

I've seen so many tutorials - especially on youtube - about solving the 4x4 and 5x5. I was trying to get my 5x5 times down my using advanced edge pairing. Unfortunately I found a lot of unhelpful tutorials... Where can I find a good 5x5x5 advanced edge pairing tutorial?

Heres mine:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okxPb8H3kFI . I average about 2 minutes on the 5x5

 

[Statical]

i need some help on the 4x4. i use erm bigcubes method and i still do 4x4 in a few minutes. how can i get faster with this method or is there some other advanced methods for 4x4?

 

[hdskull]

The problem I think is more practice is needed, before you request that others give you "advanced" methods. You can go sub 1:30 on the 4x4 pairing 1 edge at a time, and I don't think that's very advanced.

 

[AvGalen]

I've seen so many tutorials - especially on youtube - about solving the 4x4 and 5x5. I was trying to get my 5x5 times down my using advanced edge pairing. Unfortunately I found a lot of unhelpful tutorials... Where can I find a good 5x5x5 advanced edge pairing tutorial?

Heres mine:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okxPb8H3kFI . I average about 2 minutes on the 5x5

And don't forget about this one: Arnaud's 5x5x5 Edge-Pairing method: Examples

 

[trying-to-speedcube...]

i need some help on the 4x4. i use erm bigcubes method and i still do 4x4 in a few minutes. how can i get faster with this method or is there some other advanced methods for 4x4?

www.cubestation.co.uk is a great tutorial

 

[Leviticus]

I've seen so many tutorials - especially on youtube - about solving the 4x4 and 5x5. I was trying to get my 5x5 times down my using advanced edge pairing. Unfortunately I found a lot of unhelpful tutorials... Where can I find a good 5x5x5 advanced edge pairing tutorial?

Heres mine:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okxPb8H3kFI . I average about 2 minutes on the 5x5

And don't forget about this one: Arnaud's 5x5x5 Edge-Pairing method: Examples

Pfft AvG..:rolleyes: Jk, its a great method Arnaud