joey
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There is a Turkish male living in Holland. So unless you're Hakan, there will be some competition for Turkey NR's!
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Dutch Masters 2008
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nitrocan
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But Hakan will be competing for Netherlands.
joey
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Yeh sorry, he just told me that!
sjoerdtheone
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Hi guys,
My eastsheen 2x2x2 cube broke and I might not be able to get a new one before tomorrow..
Does anyone have a spare one I can borrow or will anyone be selling those cubes at the masters?
Thanks
My eastsheen 2x2x2 cube broke and I might not be able to get a new one before tomorrow..
Does anyone have a spare one I can borrow or will anyone be selling those cubes at the masters?
Thanks
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nitrocan
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i have one but it sucks! i lubricated it and it doesn't turn very well. i have to go catch the plane to the competition now 
TMOY
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I have a reasonably good spare one.
Wth the high number of competitors in 2^3 we will probably be divided in at least two groups anyway, and borrowing one won't be a problem for you.
Wth the high number of competitors in 2^3 we will probably be divided in at least two groups anyway, and borrowing one won't be a problem for you.
sjoerdtheone
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Okay sweet.
I wasnt able to get hold of my own so I'll have to ask around there I guess
I wasnt able to get hold of my own so I'll have to ask around there I guess
Raffael
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I'm going to arrive at 20:21 at the 's Hertogenbosch train station tomorrow evening.
Can anyone tell me, how I can get to the hostel by bus/ walk/ taxi/ anything?
By the way: is anybody arriving approx. the same time as me?
Can anyone tell me, how I can get to the hostel by bus/ walk/ taxi/ anything?
By the way: is anybody arriving approx. the same time as me?
Rama
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Raffael, read the site: ''The Dutch cubers are very willing to pick you up at Den Bosch train station or Sint Michielgestel bus station. Just let us know by e-mail.'', mail Ron/Ton your phonenumber and one of them will arrange someone to pick you up.
Why walk when you can be driven to the competition place?
Why walk when you can be driven to the competition place?
Raffael
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Raffael, read the site: ''The Dutch cubers are very willing to pick you up at Den Bosch train station or Sint Michielgestel bus station. Just let us know by e-mail.'', mail Ron/Ton your phonenumber and one of them will arrange someone to pick you up.
Why walk when you can be driven to the competition place?
That would be even better, of course
I'll write Ron an e-mail.
See you tomorrow evening then.
TMOY
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Because there are strange people (like me for example) who enjoy walking ?Why walk when you can be driven to the competition place?
Hmmm, depends on the weather in fact...
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Erik Akkersdijk won the Dutch Masters 2008 with an average of 12.74 seconds. Edouard Chambon finished second (12.81) and Thibaut Jaqcuinot finished third (13.16).
World records: Guus Razoux Schultz Rubik's Cube Fewest moves 27, Erik Akkersdijk 4x4 Cube 43.70 (single), Rama Temmink Rubik's Cube one-handed 19.84 (average), Olivér Perge Magic 0.84 (single).
European records: Erik Akkersdijk 5x5 Cube 1:22.91 (single) 1:29.49 (average).
World records: Guus Razoux Schultz Rubik's Cube Fewest moves 27, Erik Akkersdijk 4x4 Cube 43.70 (single), Rama Temmink Rubik's Cube one-handed 19.84 (average), Olivér Perge Magic 0.84 (single).
European records: Erik Akkersdijk 5x5 Cube 1:22.91 (single) 1:29.49 (average).
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It was a REALLY COOOOL competition.
First thing I'd like to say is that FINALLY Guus got his WR!!! FMC record is finally broken!!!
Also congrats a lot to Rama, my brother really deserved to get his WR back!
And of course congrats to Fils (Oliver "Jesus" Perge) for beating Matyas' WR single magic!
And thanks to the organisation of this competition it was splendid.
I'm very happy I got one of the big cubes WR's back. Too bad I got 8 (!) parities on 4x4 in total, the last 4 solves all had double par (also the 49!) and VERY TOO bad about the 5x5. It was so close to the WR average...
Too bad about the 3x3 results, they could've been much better with guys like Edouard, Thibaut, Milan and Rama, I have to say I was surprised when I saw I won.
Also good results I did personally was a 23 avg with OH, a very consistent average on magic (counting times 1.16, 1.15, 1.15 (that's an SD of 0 )), PB's on square-1 (thanks to Lars!), and PB's on clock (thanks to Gabor Szabo!).
Finally I finally got a quite good 4x4 BLD attempt, I only forget to shoot back to the last piece that started the cycle and I made a small mistake at centres so in total 2 edges and 4 centres off.
First thing I'd like to say is that FINALLY Guus got his WR!!! FMC record is finally broken!!!
Also congrats a lot to Rama, my brother really deserved to get his WR back!
And of course congrats to Fils (Oliver "Jesus" Perge) for beating Matyas' WR single magic!
And thanks to the organisation of this competition it was splendid.
I'm very happy I got one of the big cubes WR's back. Too bad I got 8 (!) parities on 4x4 in total, the last 4 solves all had double par (also the 49!) and VERY TOO bad about the 5x5. It was so close to the WR average...
Too bad about the 3x3 results, they could've been much better with guys like Edouard, Thibaut, Milan and Rama, I have to say I was surprised when I saw I won.
Also good results I did personally was a 23 avg with OH, a very consistent average on magic (counting times 1.16, 1.15, 1.15 (that's an SD of 0
)), PB's on square-1 (thanks to Lars!), and PB's on clock (thanks to Gabor Szabo!). Finally I finally got a quite good 4x4 BLD attempt, I only forget to shoot back to the last piece that started the cycle and I made a small mistake at centres so in total 2 edges and 4 centres off.
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Congratulations to Olivér with his Magic WR, we can all say he 'IS' the fastest in the world with Magic.
Also congratulations to Erik with his 4x4x4 WR... or should I say 'Chip'?
And also congratulations to Guus, I really have nothing to say, except you deserve it and that it's crazy!
Many Pb's broken there for many people, I personally broke the sub 20 barrier for one handed for myself, you can also notice that in the Finals I was a lot more relaxed, because I knew I could do it again.
Well my 3x3x3 was ok, a bit above average in the finals, but still... I like it.
I also let my V-Cube 5x5x5 drop from about 12 cm height and suddenly the wing edge just popped and I got a DNF... V-Cubes!
Also congratulations to Erik with his 4x4x4 WR... or should I say 'Chip'?
And also congratulations to Guus, I really have nothing to say, except you deserve it and that it's crazy!
Many Pb's broken there for many people, I personally broke the sub 20 barrier for one handed for myself, you can also notice that in the Finals I was a lot more relaxed, because I knew I could do it again.
Well my 3x3x3 was ok, a bit above average in the finals, but still... I like it.
I also let my V-Cube 5x5x5 drop from about 12 cm height and suddenly the wing edge just popped and I got a DNF... V-Cubes!
joey
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Awesome competition! We (me and charlie) aren't home yet, we're still at Arnaud's place!
I had a 'gammy'(infected) finger a few days before the competiton, so I couldn't really solve much the few days before, but on the saturday and sunday I managed to do my competiton solves, but I was a bit out of shape
Obviously, my main results is the 1:25.88 BLD, broke my old record by 1:02.xx It probably could have been sub1:10 if I went a bit faster on memo, but I was going for a safe solve.
Pictures/videos to follow.
I had a 'gammy'(infected) finger a few days before the competiton, so I couldn't really solve much the few days before, but on the saturday and sunday I managed to do my competiton solves, but I was a bit out of shape
Obviously, my main results is the 1:25.88 BLD, broke my old record by 1:02.xx
It probably could have been sub1:10 if I went a bit faster on memo, but I was going for a safe solve.Pictures/videos to follow.
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Yes, Joey, I saw the decent 3x3x3 BLD solve - congratulations!!! Now that you've gotten a decent one out of the way, you can go for sub-1 at your next competition.
Some very nice results, especially the fewest moves! Go Guus!
Some very nice results, especially the fewest moves! Go Guus!
jazzthief81
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As with the Benelux Open, the location and setup were just perfect for a nice and relaxed competition. Splendid organisation!
I learned one important thing: I should make sure that I get enough sleep! It was great fun to play freestyle table tennis with Erik, Sven and Arnaud until the early hours but unfortunately I'm the kind of person that gets very grumpy and unenjoyable when he doesn't get his sleep. I hope it didn't affect the others too much but it certainly got to me and as a result I ended up getting rather frustrated with my results. I won't let that happen next time.
I was very upset about the childish 'lets-also-make-a-misleading-thread-about-the-world-record-to-****-off-the-others' on Saturday evening. I hope all the people involved realise how bad this was and learn from their mistakes. I really don't want to be around people who take themselves too seriously.
So some minor annoyances and not a great tournament for me personally, but all in all it was very worthwhile and we've certainly seen some high class cubing.
Hugs and kisses to Charlie's puppet Felix
I learned one important thing: I should make sure that I get enough sleep! It was great fun to play freestyle table tennis with Erik, Sven and Arnaud until the early hours but unfortunately I'm the kind of person that gets very grumpy and unenjoyable when he doesn't get his sleep. I hope it didn't affect the others too much but it certainly got to me and as a result I ended up getting rather frustrated with my results. I won't let that happen next time.
I was very upset about the childish 'lets-also-make-a-misleading-thread-about-the-world-record-to-****-off-the-others' on Saturday evening. I hope all the people involved realise how bad this was and learn from their mistakes. I really don't want to be around people who take themselves too seriously.
So some minor annoyances and not a great tournament for me personally, but all in all it was very worthwhile and we've certainly seen some high class cubing.
Hugs and kisses to Charlie's puppet Felix
guusrs
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I was only there for a couple of hours, but everything felt right.
Rama was nervous but great. Hungarian boys won a lot of competitions, Erik behaves like a brother to almost everyone.
Thanx for al your compliments.
For those who like the FMC scramble, here it is:
sramble: F2 U B2 D2 F2 D' L2 U B2 L' U2 B' D L F2 R2 U B2 D B (20f)
my competition solve (hidden in white text):
R' B' D F L' F D U L2 U' F' L2 F L2 D2 U B U2 B' L' U' L U L' U L U (27)
I found this in the first 15 minutes(!)
Thanx Ron, Ton & others for organizing.
I can't wait until the Twente-open in the town I grew up: Enschede!
See you folks
Gus
Rama was nervous but great. Hungarian boys won a lot of competitions, Erik behaves like a brother to almost everyone.
Thanx for al your compliments.
For those who like the FMC scramble, here it is:
sramble: F2 U B2 D2 F2 D' L2 U B2 L' U2 B' D L F2 R2 U B2 D B (20f)
my competition solve (hidden in white text):
R' B' D F L' F D U L2 U' F' L2 F L2 D2 U B U2 B' L' U' L U L' U L U (27)
I found this in the first 15 minutes(!)
Thanx Ron, Ton & others for organizing.
I can't wait until the Twente-open in the town I grew up: Enschede!
See you folks
Gus
Wow! Nice. I'm working on my solution and so far have 18 moves leaving 4 corners. I need to cancel 7 moves to tie you
. But I highly doubt I can do that.
CharlieCooper
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Hugs and kisses to Charlie's puppet Felix
He just can't stop thinking about you Lars.
I thought the competition was great. I spoke to a lot of people, which normally I don't do, and it was worth it! Was really disappointed with my 3x3 results because I can really do a whole lot better than that, but pleased with everything else, especially pyraminx. I broke a couple of PBs and improved my official records somewhat.
An extra big thank you to Erik & Arnaud for both having me to stay! It was fun
Also thank you Joey for teaching me BLD... and sorry to Tim about the whole bike drama..... I am now getting excited about Euro but I sure need to practice before then!
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