Me and my V-Cube 3

[Allu K5]

I am relatively new to speedcubing and i just learned 4LLL and started to practice F2L. I average sub 45.

My main is a V-Cube 3 and I use CRC silicone spray. I have tensioned it and its very well broken in. It cuts 45 degrees, and a lil bit of reverse corner cut.

I am thinking about getting few better cubes, like Gans 3 or Zhanchi, but the question is, will i notice a lot of difference after starting to use a "real" speedcube? Will my times noticeably rise?



Thanks in advance!

 

[pipkiksass]

Will my times noticeably rise?

I'd hope the opposite would be true! ;-)

Some folks say get an intermediate cube, such as a Guhong 2 or a Shengshou Wind/Aurora, but personally I'd say go for a Zhanchi or Weilong. Either are capable of producing a sub-8 average, so unless you're intending to be significantly faster than that, I'd plumb for one of those two.

Some people rave about the Gans, or Cyoubix Maru cube, but I'm not qualified to comment on either, as I don't own one.

Short answer: YES, you will notice a difference. There may be a small reduction in times, but cubes don't make you improve, practice makes you improve!

Welcome to the forums.

 

[rj]

I am relatively new to speedcubing and i just learned 4LLL and started to practice F2L. I average sub 45.

My main is a V-Cube 3 and I use CRC silicone spray. I have tensioned it and its very well broken in. It cuts 45 degrees, and a lil bit of reverse corner cut.

I am thinking about getting few better cubes, like Gans 3 or Zhanchi, but the question is, will i notice a lot of difference after starting to use a "real" speedcube? Will my times noticeably rise?



Thanks in advance!

I would recommend a Gans III or a Moyu sulong. You will notice a difference. I would recommend learning 1 look PLL, and working on your f2l pairs. I did that and got sub 30.

 

[CheesecakeCuber]

I am relatively new to speedcubing and i just learned 4LLL and started to practice F2L. I average sub 45.

My main is a V-Cube 3 and I use CRC silicone spray. I have tensioned it and its very well broken in. It cuts 45 degrees, and a lil bit of reverse corner cut.

I am thinking about getting few better cubes, like Gans 3 or Zhanchi, but the question is, will i notice a lot of difference after starting to use a "real" speedcube? Will my times noticeably rise?



Thanks in advance!

Well, they really shouldn't (your times). Zhanchi is good and I've heard Gans is nice, except for assembly.

 

[rj]

Well, they really shouldn't (your times). Zhanchi is good and I've heard Gans is nice, except for assembly.

Get Gans pre-assembled. I just got one and got a really fast average. (High 22)

 

[Allu K5]

Thank you all for fast answers. I probably get Gans 3 and a Zhanchi from hknowstore.

 

[rj]

Thank you all for fast answers. I probably get Gans 3 and a Zhanchi from hknowstore.

Get the Gans III from Fasttech.com. Make sure to get the slightly faster shipping.

 

[CHJ]

Once you've changed, make your Vcube your feet cube XD

 

[TheOneOnTheLeft]

Some folks say get an intermediate cube, such as a Guhong 2 or a Shengshou Wind/Aurora.

I wouldn't classify a GuHong as an intermediate cube. Otherwise good advice.

 

[rj]

I wouldn't classify a GuHong as an intermediate cube. Otherwise good advice.

A Guhong v1 is beginners, IMO.

 

[CheesecakeCuber]

A Guhong v1 is beginners, IMO.

Then how come Alex used it for so long before switching?

Guhongs, if broken in, tensioned, and lubed properly, can be as fast or faster than a Zhanchi. My main is a Guhong v2 and it's faster than my Zhanchi.

 

[rj]

Then how come Alex used it for so long before switching?

Guhongs, if broken in, tensioned, and lubed properly, can be as fast or faster than a Zhanchi. My main is a Guhong v2 and it's faster than my Zhanchi.

The fact that it pops easily makes it good for beginners.

 

[Ninja Storm]

The fact that it pops easily makes it good for beginners.

It doesn't really pop, though. Sure, it can't withstand getting ripped apart or totally mishandled, but it rarely pops during solves.

 

[cowabunga]

The fact that it pops easily makes it good for beginners.

Then you should try one?
It doesn't pop "easily" with torpedoes. You probably don't even have a guhong.

 

[kcl]

The fact that it pops easily makes it good for beginners.

If it pops easily for you, you really need to fix your turning.

 

[ianliu64]

I guess I'll recommend a Fangshi V2?

 

[CheesecakeCuber]

The fact that it pops easily makes it good for beginners.

Wait, wait, wait....how does this make it good for beginners??! If you're meaning less corner cutting for teaching clean turning habits, maybe. But popping more=good for beginners just doesn't sound right.

 

[rj]

Then you should try one?
It doesn't pop "easily" with torpedoes. You probably don't even have a guhong.

I actually do, and I'm selling it.

If it pops easily for you, you really need to fix your turning.

It used to, then I fixed my turning.

 

[typeman5]

A Guhong v1 is beginners, IMO.

Well.. I use. It as my main and im sub 20

 

[Sarge]

If you want a really good, cheap cube get the YJ Sulong off thecubicle.us or some other site. It's only $6 and is damn fine for a beginner. Or if you wanna get something different for more some good options are:
>Dayan Guhong: absolutely great to learn how to tension and lube cubes, plus you really don't need much more than CRC to make them really fast. The only downside is if you're tensions aren't fairly tight, it pops sometimes. But it's great for learning accurate turning, as it is forgiving and doesn't pop very much in my experience
>ShengShou Aurora: the track system gives it a very buttery feel, and it has good corner cutting both forward and reverse, plus it's cheap. But the turning style is kinda different, and it isn't everyone's cup of tea, but for only $9 it's a solid cube to try.
>Dayan Zhanchi: very quick if you set it up right. Personally, I wouldn't recommend something like this till you can sub-30 on a slower cube, but it is an option if you take to the statement "go big or go home"
>Moyu HuanYing: this cube can be quick, but I could see it being good for someone coming from something fairly quick like a V-cube.
>Dayan Lunghui and LingYun: both of these are very swaggy cubes. they could be a competent sub for the Guhong if you're feeling like taking the road less traveled when it comes to mains, they've all got that solid Dayan-type feel to them.

Having started with something fairly quick, you can pretty much go to anything you feel, but I'd recommend jumping up to something of intermediate speed and just practicing technique to get faster. If you can get sub-20 on a slow cube, your times will plummet like crazy when you get a fast cube. Personally, I'd recommend a Guhong v1 or v2 the most, I love those cubes and I prefer them to my CRC-d Zhanchi.