cuberswoop's Progression Thread | I have no clue what I'm doing

[Garf]

So in case you didn't see I got a 15x15 and I'm gonna be solving it for a video. Here's a picture I guess.

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How do you have a 15x15 and yet not have a 7x7?

 

[cuberswoop]

How do you have a 15x15 and yet not have a 7x7?

Welp I asked for either a 15x15 or the YJ MGC bundle and my parents chose that for my birthday so I dunno.

 

[Garf]

Welp I asked for either a 15x15 or the YJ MGC bundle and my parents chose that for my birthday so I dunno.

As if value wise, the YJ bundle would have been better. You would have gotten more puzzles.

 

[cuberswoop]

As if value wise, the YJ bundle would have been better. You would have gotten more puzzles.

I got a $300 puzzle for free I'm not complaining.

 

[Garf]

I got a $300 puzzle for free I'm not complaining.

True... but you don't have a 6 or 7, you wanted a new 4 and 5, and I don't know about 2 and 3.

 

[cuberswoop]

Took me long enough to assemble.

 

[cuberswoop]

12.92 3x3 Ao5 PB!

Times:
5.
11.100


4.
14.160


3.
12.100


2.
14.070


1.
12.590

 

[cuberswoop]

So I'm focusing on sub-2 for 5x5. The cutoff for a comp I am (hopefully, if registration doesn't fill up within 2 minutes) going to is 2:00. I currently average around 2:30 so it's a 1-month sub-2 speed run.

 

[Eli Apperson]

So I'm focusing on sub-2 for 5x5. The cutoff for a comp I am (hopefully, if registration doesn't fill up within 2 minutes) going to is 2:00. I currently average around 2:30 so it's a 1-month sub-2 speed run.

Learn Hoya

 

[OtterCuber]

So in case you didn't see I got a 15x15 and I'm gonna be solving it for a video.

That's amazing, cuberswoop.

 

[cuberswoop]

Learn Hoya

I already know it. I just use yau instead.

 

[cuberswoop]

Anybody got any tips for becoming sub 2:00 on 5x5 besides grinding solves?

 

[Eli Apperson]

Anybody got any tips for becoming sub 2:00 on 5x5 besides grinding solves?

Not really. But you could....I dunno use Hoya because centers are better.

 

[cuberswoop]

Switched to redux for 5x5. I already average around 2:10-2:15.

 

[OtterCuber]

Switched to redux for 5x5. I already average around 2:10-2:15.

Whoa very nice!

 

[OreKehStrah]

Anybody got any tips for becoming sub 2:00 on 5x5 besides grinding solves?

Do some times solves with splits and see where most of the time is being spent. Typically it’s on edge pairing. Also work on not turning as fast so you can have better look ahead. And of course, try to plan more in inspection. Just doing those basic things got me to around 1:50 with redux into ZZ lol

 

[cuberswoop]

44.94 - Centers
1:04.60 - Edges
25.16 - 3x3 Stage

 

[OreKehStrah]

View attachment 18691
44.94 - Centers
1:04.60 - Edges
25.16 - 3x3 Stage

Doing some 3x3 scrambles and just practicing 3x3 stage will help your handling of the cube and drop 3x3 stage times.
How much of centers do you plan?
Edge paring is obviously the area that takes the most time so you’ll probably get the most benefit improving that.

 

[cuberswoop]

Doing some 3x3 scrambles and just practicing 3x3 stage will help your handling of the cube and drop 3x3 stage times.
How much of centers do you plan?
Edge paring is obviously the area that takes the most time so you’ll probably get the most benefit improving that.

I plan all of 1 center and try to keep track of at least 3 or 4 of the other center's pieces.

EDIT: My 3x3 stage (and I guess everything in general) is slower because my 5x5 cannot corner cut anything to save its life. It's also just really bad overall sadly.

 

[cuberswoop]

Also, if anyone has a video of a solve they've had I'll reconstruct it.

Just PM me I guess.