Clock and Other Things

Clock_Enthusiast · May 17, 2022

Right now I’m focusing on a few events: Clock, Pyraminx, Skewb, 3x3, and 4x4 (Megaminx and 2x2 more on the side). I’ve always been really into non-NxN’s, so I tend to practice those a lot more. However, I’d like to start working more on 3x3 and 4x4.

For 3x3, I average around 21-22 seconds. My best single is 13.95 and my best average is 19.79. Right now I’m looking to be sub-20 consistently.

Clock is by far one of my favorite events. I love practicing, and I think it’s so fun! My best single and average are 4.57 and 5.98, respectively. My aim is for as fast as I can get!

In Pyraminx, I tend to average around 4-6. My goal would be around 3-4 consistently. For Skewb, I’m about 6-7, aiming for around 5.

Any tips would be greatly appreciated! I just got back into cubing a few months ago after taking years off. Trying to familiarize myself with everything again!

Abram Grimsley · May 17, 2022

How are you so good at clock? Clock has become one of my top 5 events, and I would like to improve. So, any tips would help. Thanks.

Clock_Enthusiast · May 17, 2022

Abram Grimsley said:
How are you so good at clock? Clock has become one of my top 5 events, and I would like to improve. So, any tips would help. Thanks.

Hey! For clock, I’ve just been practicing a ton. You need to get used to how much a dial turns for accuracy, so keeping that in mind is a good start. For example, I practiced identifying what 2 or 3 clicks away from a certain position would look and feel like. Also, learn to use thumbs if you haven’t. It feels really weird at first but you slowly get used to it!

Abram Grimsley · May 17, 2022

I'll do that. Thanks.

Clock_Enthusiast · May 18, 2022

Edward4 said:
Right now I’m focusing on a few events: Clock, Pyraminx, Skewb, 3x3, and 4x4 (Megaminx and 2x2 more on the side). I’ve always been really into non-NxN’s, so I tend to practice those a lot more. However, I’d like to start working more on 3x3 and 4x4. All of these times are from when I’d started practicing again.

For 3x3, I average around 22-23 seconds. My best single is 18.00 and my best average is 21.21. Right now I’m looking to be sub-20 consistently.

Clock is by far one of my favorite events. I love practicing it and I think it’s so fun! I got my best single and average today, 5.78 and 7.49 respectively. My aim is for as fast as I can get!

In Pyraminx, I tend to average around 4-6. My goal would be around 3-4 consistently. For Skewb, I’m about 6-7, aiming for around 5.

Any tips would be greatly appreciated! I just got back into cubing a few months ago after taking years off. Trying to familiarize myself with everything again!

Just hit Clock PB! 5.66 single and 7.26 average. Also got a 3x3 20.83 Average; Sub-20 hopefully next

Imsoosm · May 19, 2022

Edward4 said:
Just hit Clock PB! 5.66 single and 7.26 average. Also got a 3x3 20.83 Average; Sub-20 hopefully next

You're like only a bit slower than world class people, dude! You'll be at top 200 in the world for both single and average! Do you use the QiYi magnectic clock?

I don't even have a clock yet lol

Clock_Enthusiast · May 19, 2022

Imsoosm said:
You're like only a bit slower than world class people, dude! You'll be at top 200 in the world for both single and average! Do you use the QiYi magnectic clock?

I don't even have a clock yet lol

Thank you so much! I’m really hoping to get sub-5 in the near future, but it takes a ton of solves to work down, haha.

I do use the Qiyi! In my opinion it’s the best on the market by FAR. It’s a bit pricier, but totally worth it. If you’re interested in working on clock I 100% recommend it. Some DNM does the trick real well for me.

Imsoosm · May 19, 2022

Edward4 said:
Thank you so much! I’m really hoping to get sub-5 in the near future, but it takes a ton of solves to work down, haha.

I do use the Qiyi! In my opinion it’s the best on the market by FAR. It’s a bit pricier, but totally worth it. If you’re interested in working on clock I 100% recommend it. Some DNM does the trick real well for me.

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

Clock_Enthusiast · May 19, 2022

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

With the Qiyi, you can unscrew it to reveal all of the gears, which is where you’ll put the lube! Unlike the Rubik’s brand, you don’t have to break the seal.

Clock_Enthusiast · May 20, 2022

Just got a PB single AND Average on clock!

5.53 Single, 6.82 Average

Imsoosm · May 21, 2022

First sub-7 average?? Wow, congrats!

NigelTheCuber · May 24, 2022

Just bought a clock.

Clock_Enthusiast · May 25, 2022

15.47 on 3x3!

Clock_Enthusiast · May 25, 2022

nigelthecuber said:
Just bought a clock.

Yes! Welcome to Clock Gang.

abunickabhi · May 26, 2022

Edward4 said:
Right now I’m focusing on a few events: Clock, Pyraminx, Skewb, 3x3, and 4x4 (Megaminx and 2x2 more on the side). I’ve always been really into non-NxN’s, so I tend to practice those a lot more. However, I’d like to start working more on 3x3 and 4x4. All of these times are from when I’d started practicing again.

For 3x3, I average around 22-23 seconds. My best single is 15.47 and my best average is 20.83. Right now I’m looking to be sub-20 consistently.

Clock is by far one of my favorite events. I love practicing it and I think it’s so fun! I got my best single and average today, 5.53 and 6.82 respectively. My aim is for as fast as I can get!

In Pyraminx, I tend to average around 4-6. My goal would be around 3-4 consistently. For Skewb, I’m about 6-7, aiming for around 5.

Any tips would be greatly appreciated! I just got back into cubing a few months ago after taking years off. Trying to familiarize myself with everything again!

Good luck with practicing this list of diverse events.

I am not good in either of these events so I cannot help. If you plan to start out with blindsolving, I am happy to help.

Imsoosm · May 26, 2022

abunickabhi said:
Good luck with practicing this list of diverse events.

I am not good in either of these events so I cannot help. If you plan to start out with blindsolving, I am happy to help.

Immerse @Edward4 in the world of 5-style

abunickabhi · May 26, 2022

Imsoosm said:
Immerse @Edward4 in the world of 5-style

5-style is life.

Clock_Enthusiast · May 26, 2022

abunickabhi said:
Good luck with practicing this list of diverse events.

I am not good in either of these events so I cannot help. If you plan to start out with blindsolving, I am happy to help.

I’ve actually never considered blind solving! That could be really neat to learn sometime though. Blind clock could be a great start. Should be a WCA event, in fact.

AbsoRuud · May 28, 2022

Since getting my QiYi Clock I've been practicing it a fair bit. Got a bunch of PB singles and Ao5s since then. Currently sitting at 9:39 and 10:39.

Clock_Enthusiast · May 28, 2022

AbsoRuud said:
Since getting my QiYi Clock I've been practicing it a fair bit. Got a bunch of PB singles and Ao5s since then. Currently sitting at 9:39 and 10:39.

That’s awesome! The Qiyi makes such a difference. I also found my times to go down significantly once using it. Congrats on Sub-10 single!

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