Disappointment with Zhanchi (without anchors)

[cubernya]

took off the anchors - it pops more

Dayan must have realised that the zhanchi pops, and therefore introduced the anchors for the final version.

Funny what happens when you take out a couple of words...

KEEP THE ANCHORS IN

 

[JonWhite]

I think you guys are all missing his point...

he's saying a zhanchi is essentially a lingyun plus anchors. Thus, the zhanchi should cost the same as the lingyun plus the cost of anchors, which happens to be $10 + $0.70 = $10.70, instead of the actual price of $15 (a savings of $4.30).

Now please realize that I do not own a zhanchi nor a lingyun, so I am not backing his claim that the zhanchi is essentially a lingyun with anchors. I'm just clarifying what he's saying, since you're all too busy trolling him.

 

[sa11297]

Nope

http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.3x3x3_DaYan_Magic_Cube_DIY_Kit_White_1ST_Gen-44613
http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/s...1.99-(Multiple-Available)&p=621672#post621672

 

[Hershey]

In a way Dayan cubes are a waste of money, you could buy a type F-II or even Ghosthand for cheap and still get like sub 8 second times. Why are people so defensive of Dayan and Lubix? Why do cubes get unnecessary hype?

 

[emolover]

In a way Dayan cubes are a waste of money, you could buy a type F-II or even Ghosthand for cheap and still get like sub 8 second times. Why are people so defensive of Dayan and Lubix? Why do cubes get unnecessary hype?

Dayan is actually good and there is nothing like it. Lubix on the other hand...

 

[Bapao]

In a way Dayan cubes are a waste of money, you could buy a type F-II or even Ghosthand for cheap and still get like sub 8 second times. Why are people so defensive of Dayan and Lubix? Why do cubes get unnecessary hype?

I recommended the F-II as a potentially good main on a recent thread. I posted a link and the guy was like, "That can't be a good speed cube, it's too cheap". Oh well...

 

[Muesli]

In a way Dayan cubes are a waste of money, you could buy a type F-II or even Ghosthand for cheap and still get like sub 8 second times. Why are people so defensive of Dayan and Lubix? Why do cubes get unnecessary hype?

Having used an F-II for over a year I can tell you that my Zhanchi has made me love cubing once again. It's not just the times, it's the actual feel of the cube and the improving. at the times I am at (16-18 seconds) the Zhanchi has knocked over 3 seconds off my previous averages (19-21).

I'm sure it's possible to get sub 8 times on an F-II but the Zhanchi is just so much more pleasureable to turn in my opinion.

(Plus the F-II locks [badly] when it's as worn in as mine is.)

 

[cookieyo145]

My Zhanchi dosen't have anchors and it dosen't pop.

 

[iEnjoyCubing]

I love my Zhanchi without anchors. It has never popped. My Lingyun and GuHong pop waaay more often.

 

[radmin]

My Ling Yun is so tight that it never pops. It's still so fast that it's hard to control. It's fine most of the time but it overshoots during awkward algs.
Zhan Chi is is just easier to control for me. It's very sensitive to lube and can range from gummy to crispy depending on how you lube it and the type of lube.

With Lubix it felt like a gummy Guhong
With Shock oil if felt snappy like a link Yun
With nothing it felt crispy like an Alpha 5

Note, I have three, I've noticed that if you don't like the lube and try to wipe it out the cube doesn't "reset" to unlubed feeling, it's tainted forever.

 

[gundamslicer]

... My zhanchi is pro, no anchors or with them... That's why they added the wings to the edges...
Either yours is so loose or it is not a good one...

 

[drewsopchak]

Yes, I HAVE to use the anchors.

But you guys missed what I am trying to say: Is it worth >$22 for something that equals to the cheaper guhong or lingyun (without the anchors)?
In fact you just highlighted the main issue: Zhanchi is just another cube but for the anchors, if not for the hype.

Think about it. Esp with the lingyun 2 coming out...

lol zhanchi with anchors is better than guhong and all ur cheaper dayan cubes.

 

[Adrian]

What is this YaoMing cube?!

edit:nvm it seems its a joke because of the center sticker. made me get excited for nothing.

 

[Forte]

What is this YaoMing cube?!

edit:nvm it seems its a joke because of the center sticker. made me get excited for nothing.

The cube itself is not a joke. Go watch the Dayan Yaoming prototype videos.

 

[Owen]

Stop creating cubes.

 

[Bapao]

Stop creating cubes.

...

 

[Me]

I think what we can take from this is that arguments over which cube is better are ultimately futile. Different cubes work differently with everyone, and sometimes even the same cubes work differently with everyone. Beware hype, if it's too good to be true, it probably isn't. When in doubt use Google.

 

[riffz]

Yea, this cube sucks. I took the edges out and I could barely turn it without it falling apart!

 

[ianography]

I think what we can take from this is that arguments over which cube is better are ultimately futile. Different cubes work differently with everyone, and sometimes even the same cubes work differently with everyone. Beware hype, if it's too good to be true, it probably isn't. When in doubt use Google.

Amen.

 

[DaveyCow]

In a way Dayan cubes are a waste of money, you could buy a type F-II or even Ghosthand for cheap and still get like sub 8 second times. Why are people so defensive of Dayan and Lubix? Why do cubes get unnecessary hype?

For me, I just like (no, I mean LOVE) the way the zhanchi feels - def more so than a ghosthand. I love my F-II tho. I think the Zhanchi and F-II are on the same "scale" as far as speedcubing and fingertrickery goes, but there is a definite difference in how they feel. So, if someone wants a cube not just for speed but for feel too, then I think Dayan is way worth the price (semi-side note: I also got my zhanchi for $14.99)