Clock and Other Things (Clock is Back)

[Clock_Enthusiast]

Just smashed my clock PB average. 5.98. These last couple of days have been insane.

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

In the past month, I’ve gotten my clock PB average down by 1.28 seconds, and my single down by 1.09! In the beginning of May, my PB average was a low-9, so I’m hoping to be sub-5 within the next few months!

 

[Imsoosm]

In the past month, I’ve gotten my clock PB average down by 1.28 seconds, and my single down by 1.09! In the beginning of May, my PB average was a low-9, so I’m hoping to be sub-5 within the next few months!

If you want to go to a competition, you can check nearby you after you go home for your summer holidays in Europe! It will be nice to meet up with other cubers and clock lovers!!

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

If you want to go to a competition, you can check nearby you after you go home for your summer holidays in Europe! It will be nice to meet up with other cubers and clock lovers!!

I have done one clock comp, but my average was 9.97 then. Definitely hoping for at least sub-6.5 once I go to another! Sadly none have been announced near me. But I have hope!

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

Broke 7 PB’s in the airport! Megaminx single and average, SQ-1 single and average, 3x3 single and average (13.95!!!! and 19.79), and Pyraminx average! I’m so happy to have gotten sub-20 3x3, and of course that single! Clock is hard to practice where I’m staying, since there’s no desk. I’ve been using a notebook to stand it up on my bed, haha,

 

[UncleFrank]

I'm curious, how do you add lube into clock?

Check out this post:
https://www.speedsolving.com/threads/how-to-set-up-a-qiyi-clock-a-mod-to-make-it-better.86738/
He's #14 in world in clock, so I think he probably knows what he's doing.

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

I’ve made several new PB’s since I’ve left abroad, though clock hasn’t been easy to practice with limited desk space. My new pyra average pb is 4.02, which I’m super happy about! I may be going to a comp soon, but there’s no pyra unfortunately.

I’m finally consistently sub-1:30 on 4x4, and my PB average is currently 1:22.xx. Getting close to being able to meet cutoffs, but I’m not certain if I can in the very near future.

Megaminx has also been going better! I’ve been getting more sub-2:00 solves every average. My goal for the next mega-comp I go to is sub-1:40, allowing me to possibly get an average.

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

Just got .06 away from my clock pb average. That hurts.

 

[Luke Solves Cubes]

Well at least you got a good average that is close to your PB!

Just got .06 away from my clock pb average. That hurts.

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

19.20 PB ao5 on 3x3! Planning to get a new main, since mine honestly hasn’t been working too well for me. I use a GAN 356 M, and there are a lot of issues with corner cutting and lock-ups. Got 2 16’s though, which I’m really happy about!

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

Registering for my first comp since May tonight! Hoping I get a spot! I’ll post some goals if all works out.

 

[baseballjello67]

Which one? If it is Circle City Summer, hope to see you there!!

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

Gonna buy some new cubes soon. Unsure what to get exactly since I don‘t buy new cubes too often. Here are my plans, though.

2x2: MGC Elite

3x3: TengYun (V1 or V2? I don’t know which I should get).

5x5: DaYan with strong magnets.

I also have a Steven’s little pyra waiting for me at home. I’ve been away for over a month now.

 

[PiKeeper]

3x3: TengYun (V1 or V2? I don’t know which I should get)

If you want it for oh or bld, I would recommend the tengyun v1. Some people like the tengyun v1 for 2h (usually roux solvers) but I would recommend the wrm 2021 if you don't already have it. Nobody really uses the tengyun v2, so I wouldn't buy it.

 

[ruffleduck]

Tengyun V1 is very good for 2H solving, after modifications (magnet mod, spring mod). Out of the box it is perhaps too flexible and inconsistent for 2H solving.

 

[Eli Apperson]

Tengyun V1 is very good for 2H solving, after modifications (magnet mod, spring mod). Out of the box it is perhaps too flexible and inconsistent for 2H solving.

Did you replace the springs or compress them?

 

[ruffleduck]

Did you replace the springs or compress them?

I replaced with stronger springs.

 

[Eli Apperson]

I replaced with stronger springs.

From what cube?

 

[ruffleduck]

From what cube?

The tengyun comes with a strong spring set

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

If you want it for oh or bld, I would recommend the tengyun v1. Some people like the tengyun v1 for 2h (usually roux solvers) but I would recommend the wrm 2021 if you don't already have it. Nobody really uses the tengyun v2, so I wouldn't buy it.

I’m only looking for 2H. It’s good to know that the V2 isn’t worth it, especially since it’s more expensive. I’m really after the light and scratchy quick feel, which the Tengyun seems to offer.

Thank you for your advice!