David Salvia Method

[Harris Chan]

His method is somewhat described on speedcubing.com, but I don't undersatnd it! May someone explain it to me? Thnx

 

[Me]

What i get from it is that its a method that relies on your ability to generate algorithms, making it almost a completely intuitive method, least thats how i see it, anyone else?

 

[Athefre]

Step 1: Solve DF and DB (or any two across edges)
Step 2: Solve the 4 corners on L
Step 3: Solve UF and UB
Step 4: Solve L edges
Step 5: LL

 

[Harris Chan]

The algos?

Edit: "Usually the cube can be solved this way within 33 to 54 moves." WHAT? The entire cube, or just the F2L?

 

[Athefre]

Originally posted by Harris Chan@Nov 27 2006, 03:16 AM
The algos?

Edit: "Usually the cube can be solved this way within 33 to 54 moves." WHAT? The entire cube, or just the F2L?

You shouldn't need algs for Steps 1-4, they are very intuitive. The L edges aren't solved all at once. For the LL, just use whatever way you want, the sequences are already out there.

For the move count, I'm sure he means for the whole cube. But 33-54 is a wide range. I say (if you use the same colors each time):

Step 1: 3 moves
Step 2: 9 moves
Step 3: 8 moves
Step 4: 12 moves
Step 5: 20 moves

If you learn some neat little tricks for Step 3 and 4 you could make the (average) move count less than 50.