Can some of you guys help me find ways to improve my solves?

[2cubed4u]

Here is two of my slower solves. I didn't time these but I could tell they werent great. I know my cross is two slow and lookahead is terrible. Please give input.

 

[STOCKY7]

Don't worry about it man, speed will come.

So this is what I'd do:

1. Get a good speedcube - the one in the video is a Rubik's Brand right?
I really like the Moyu Aolong (/V2), and would recommend that. Just add like 2/3 drops of maru lube into it.

2. Learn all the PLL's.

3. Learn 2L-OLL (2 look OLL). Learn full OLL when you've got an av.5 of around 20 (that's what I did).

4. Practice everyday and try to do at least 50 solves (doesn't have to be all in one go!), and you'll improve really quickly!
Cross and F2L ability will just get better and better with practice. I'd suggest finding out 'algs' from the forums for awkward cases.

Good luck and hope this helps!

 

[2cubed4u]

Don't worry about it man, speed will come.

So this is what I'd do:

1. Get a good speedcube - the one in the video is a Rubik's Brand right?
I really like the Moyu Aolong (/V2), and would recommend that. Just add like 2/3 drops of maru lube into it.

2. Learn all the PLL's.

3. Learn 2L-OLL (2 look OLL). Learn full OLL when you've got an av.5 of around 20 (that's what I did).

4. Practice everyday and try to do at least 50 solves (doesn't have to be all in one go!), and you'll improve really quickly!
Cross and F2L ability will just get better and better with practice. I'd suggest finding out 'algs' from the forums for awkward cases.

Good luck and hope this helps!

I've actually got a GuHong, my friend is borrowing at the moment though. I just ordered a WeiLong to add to my small collection too. I know 2look PLL, and am learning my JPerms now. I know Ja, but not Jb. My WeiLong is coming with a custom sticker scheme though, its just a matter of when. I can't seem to remember the headlights case on OLL, do you know any tips for it. I've drilled it a ton, but it just doesnt stick

 

[NewCuber000]

First of all you're going to get possibly around 5-6 seconds faster on average when you get the speedcube you ordered (From personal experience). And do you know F2L? Because if not that's what i'd learn next after you know all of your 2 look OLL and PLL cases.

If you DO know f2l, figure out your own ways to do all 42 cases (Not as hard as it sounds). How I did that was sometimes to practice, I did the cross, but instead of jusf flying through the solve without thinking about it I'd notice a case and think, "How would I solve this particular case really quickly"? And after playing with the case a bit I'd figure out the intuitive way. I'd then finish all 4 pairs the same way.



Other than all of that, lookahead is what's going to make all the difference in making it to sub-30.

 

[obelisk477]

A really easy to remember (and execute) headlights case is (R U R' U') (R U' R' U2)2 (R U R') with headlights on left

 

[2cubed4u]

I actually have a GuHong but while my friend has it is when I took the steps to learn Fridrich. I do know intuitive f2l, for a bout a week. I'm working on it though. Thanks for the alg obelisk I'll start memorizing it.

 

[brian724080]

I actually have a GuHong but while my friend has it is when I took the steps to learn Fridrich. I do know intuitive f2l, for a bout a week. I'm working on it though. Thanks for the alg obelisk I'll start memorizing it.

Keep working on intuitive F2L. It might feel slow and tedious in the beginning, but it will become a lot more intuitive after some practice.

 

[2cubed4u]

Thanks. I've gotten quicker with it. My times shot up as expected, but I've set new PB's with it now

 

[pdilla]

Alternatively, another easy way to do Headlights:

Headlights facing you

R U R' U R U2 R' (Sune) + R' U' R U' R' U2 R (Anti-sune)

And the two R' fuse into a R2' so you get this:
R U R' U R U2 R2' U' R U' R' U2 R

Try it out. Feels nice.

 

[Seanliu]

Alternatively, another easy way to do Headlights:

Headlights facing you
http://cube.crider.co.uk/visualcube.php?fmt=gif&size=100&alg=R'U2RFU'R'U'RUF'U'
R U R' U R U2 R' (Sune) + R' U' R U' R' U2 R (Anti-sune)

And the two R' fuse into a R2' so you get this:
R U R' U R U2 R2' U' R U' R' U2 R

Try it out. Feels nice.

Definitely recommend! Used to do this in 2-Look OLL but I don't wanna switch over to the other algs. This, my friend, is the best (for me) alg to use.

 

[2cubed4u]

THanks guys. I always did that before, but Ill start doing it again

 

[dannah]

when you have finished th ist two layers try this algorithim: F2 D2 F2 D2 F2 and note what happens it might help you
and for OLL headlights face them to you and try: L Di Li D L Di Li U L D Li D L D Li Ui
and for the very last stage of PLL you could note what happens from a solved cube on: M2 U M2 U2 M2 U M2 and M2 U M2 U M U2 M2 U2 M U2
i am not very good at explaining so i just want you to note what happens from a solved cube, if you do it again it will resolve, hence proving what case it works for.

 

[dannah]

sorry note: these new algorithims helped me take my time from 45 second average to 40 second average and i hope to go further soon any ideas to get me down to 30 seconds

 

[Cuddly Cuber]

Learn 2- look OLL and practice cross blinkdolded! Thats what got me past your times.

 

[emolga77]

this is the fastest alg for that case. period.

(R2' D) (R' U2) (R D') (R' U2 R')

on the D use ur left ring/pink finger to flick for a D then use the same finger to push on the D'.. you can do this in sub .5 in most cases