AhsanDaCuber125’s Progression Thread // ANOTHER COMP??? // Practice Fall 2024

[AhsanDaCuber125]

This is my cubing progression thread.

3x3: 20/57 OLL, 11/21 PLL, ~10/42 F2L.
I’m still working on solving cross faster.
I’m sub-30 on 3x3, with singles that are in the 20-30s range.

2x2: I tried learning CLL, but I’m lazy at learning algs when it comes to 2x2. I might learn it soon, I currently am sub-7, with singles in the 5-7s range.

4x4: I just got 4x4, I haven’t really learned anything yet. I tried the LBL method… But after solving every layer, I realized the edges weren’t paired, which sucked. I might learn the Yau method.

Skewb: I never practice Skewb, like many other cubers, but I am sub-13, what should I learn for Skewb?


My progress posts will come soon! My mains: MoYu RS3M V5 Ball-Core (non-UV) RS2M Evo for
2x2, QiYi M Pro 4x4 for 4x4, and GAN Skewb M Standard for Skewb.

 

[AhsanDaCuber125]

What is an easy way to learn 2x2 CLL quickly, or should I use a different method? (Ex: EG method, CBL method)

 

[CubeLite]

Skewb: I never practice Skewb, like many other cubers, but I am sub-13, what should I learn for Skewb?

First learn sarah's intermediate method if you don't already know, is just 11 cases, every single one solved with sledges and hedges, also learn the sledges and hedges fingertricks and try to get them to sub 1.5 seconds at least, by drilling, then just try to experiment with first layer and maybe learn a few cases for first layer, and also bebcolor neutral. If you want me to send you some videos to learn, just say.

 

[abunickabhi]

What is an easy way to learn 2x2 CLL quickly, or should I use a different method? (Ex: EG method, CBL method)

EG method is very useful!

Learn it up, both EG-1 and EG-2.

 

[Averageof12]

EG is good for layers with swaps, but CLL solves last layer when you don't have an EG case.

 

[AhsanDaCuber125]

I’m trying to learn CLL, I think it’s the easy one to start with, maybe I’ll go with EG soon.

 

[Averageof12]

that is a good way to go. ( Not that I have the best advice,considering I average 1-5 seconds on 2x2 with LBL.

 

[AhsanDaCuber125]

Update... 22/57 OLL, not that big tho...

 

[AhsanDaCuber125]

Question: Is learning ZBLL worth it?

 

[JDAW6]

Question: Is learning ZBLL worth it?

Omg what are you on you don’t even know full oll. Please get sub11 first.

 

[Averageof12]

In the long term, ZBLL is not worth it in my opinion. once you get to a certain point, F2L is the biggest issue.

 

[AhsanDaCuber125]

I'm going to learn Yau for 4x4 soon.
And my goal for 4x4 is a sub-1:20

 

[Averageof12]

I'm going to learn Yau for 4x4 soon.
And my goal for 4x4 is a sub-1:20

You'll average slower than with redux, but after a while, you can easily reach your goal. Good luck!

 

[AhsanDaCuber125]

Update: I’ve been losing brain cells on 4x4, everything else can go smooth (except my speed), but completing the centers in Yau is not really going well for me…

 

[AhsanDaCuber125]

I can’t believe it! A sub-4 single with beginner’s method!

 

[AhsanDaCuber125]

I did 200 solves on 2x2 in CubeDesk, and my ao200 was… 7.42!!! Actually, I could have done better.

 

[Averageof12]

Update: I’ve been losing brain cells on 4x4, everything else can go smooth (except my speed), but completing the centers in Yau is not really going well for me…

What technique do you use to solve centers?

 

[AhsanDaCuber125]

What technique do you use to solve centers?

I tried to solve it the way JPerm did it, but that didn't help, he didn't give many examples of cases that can happen when solving centers.

 

[Averageof12]

so what do you do instead?

 

[AhsanDaCuber125]

so what do you do instead?

That’s what I did, looks like I’ll have to start the search for center techniques.