Clock and Other Things (Clock is Back)

[Clock_Enthusiast]

Got some new cubes for Christmas! A WRM 7x7, a DaYan TengYun 2x2, and the Tornado V3.

Honestly, these are probably instant mains for me out of the box. The WRM is very controllable and easy to handle. I was nervous about the smaller size, but it makes 3x3 stage so much easier. The Tornado V3 is absolutely insane compared to other 3x3’s I’ve tried. I really look forward the breaking it in! My TengYun 2x2 feels very nice, but it will need some work. I love DaYan puzzles, and I do prefer how this one feels over the MGC Elite thus far.

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

Did my first timed solve with the WRM 7x7 and got a new PB by over a minute!

6:59.40!

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

PB Megaminx single and average by a lot! The average had a +2, but was nearly 10 seconds faster than my last PB!

Single: 1:19.70

Average: 1:27.92

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

Beat my 7x7 pb from yesterday by a significant amount! 6:14.51. Also got a Mo3 of 6:46.22 and an Ao5 of 6:43.93

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

Have a comp coming up in a few days. I’m not going to make any goals beforehand, since that made me pretty nervous. I will try filming the shorter events, like Clock and Skewb.

Top 100 WR on clock would be really nice! I’m very close.

 

[ProStar]

Have a comp coming up in a few days. I’m not going to make any goals beforehand, since that made me pretty nervous. I will try filming the shorter events, like Clock and Skewb.

Top 100 WR on clock would be really nice! I’m very close.

Good luck at the comp!

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

Good luck at the comp!

Thank you!!

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

I began cubing again this January after years of hiatus. I’m also the fastest I’ve ever been in every event now! Here are my 2022 PB’s and goals for 2023:

Spoiler: 2x2

Single: 1.59

Average: 3.44

Goal: Sub 4

Spoiler: 3x3

Single: 11.72

Average: 15.80

Goal: Sub 15

Spoiler: 4x4

Single: 58.29

Average: 1:14.12

Goal: Sub 1:00

Spoiler: 5x5

Single: 1:59.83

Average: 2:02.33

Goal: Sub 1:40

Spoiler: 7x7

Single: 6:14.51

Mo3: 6:29.50

Goal: Sub 4:45

Spoiler: Pyraminx

Single: 1.72

Average: 3.53

Goal: Sub 4

Spoiler: Skewb

Single: 2.39

Average: 4.27

Goal: Sub 5

Spoiler: Megaminx

Single: 1:19.70

Average: 1:27.92

Goal: Sub 1:10

Spoiler: Square-1

Single: 18.15

Average: 23.18

Goal: Sub 20

Spoiler: Clock

Single: 3.73

Average: 4.64

Goal: Sub-5

My main cubing resolutions are:

1. Practice 3x3 to a reasonable degree

2. Maybe pick up my 4x4.

3. Learn more advanced clock methods/techniques

4. Possibly buy a 6x6?

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

Got like an 8 average in clock finals. Not sure what happened, but it was a disaster.

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

After very good official results for me, I’ve started really grinding megaminx.

Also, I’ve begun attempting 7-simul today.

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

2.15 Skewb PB single! So close to sub-2.

Skewb enthusiasts must try this scramble: L R’ B’ L R U B R B’ U’ B’

 

[Garf]

After very good official results for me, I’ve started really grinding megaminx.

Also, I’ve begun attempting 7-simul today.

I'm working towards full megaminx Pll and sub-1. Good luck, my friend!

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

I'm working towards full megaminx Pll and sub-1. Good luck, my friend!

I’ve been considering learning more megaminx algs. It’s one of my favorite events, and I’ve been getting a lot more sub-1:30 solves lately.

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

Got another comp coming up soon. I’ll be doing 2x2, 3x3, Pyraminx, Skewb, and Clock! Hoping to make Pyraminx and possibly Skewb finals, to not choke clock, and to make round 2 of 3x3.

 

[Garf]

I’ve been considering learning more megaminx algs. It’s one of my favorite events, and I’ve been getting a lot more sub-1:30 solves lately.

Been getting a lot of sub-1 solves lately. Well, let me know if you need any tips.

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

Been getting a lot of sub-1 solves lately. Well, let me know if you need any tips.

Some advice would be great! I’m not sure how I can best improve right now besides doing lots of solves.

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

I think I’ve learned all the main clock methods now. I can do flip, 7-simul, and some other noflip stuff! I’m fastest with flip, so I’ll be using that in upcoming comps, but noflip is getting more and more interesting.

 

[d---]

Sorry to break the news... But it's now spelt clonk

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

Sorry to break the news... But it's now spelt clonk

I cannot accept this hypocrisy.

 

[NmeCuber]

I cannot accept this hypocrisy.

Guess you'll have to rethink your life, restart your speed solving.com account, and change it's username to Clonk_Enthusiast