New or Old Alpha III-f

[CubeCraze]

I want to know which is better overall? I'm kind of a rough cuber and like cubes that don't pop. I'm not much of a person that cares about the feel of the cube because I adapt quite easily. Which one does Cameron and Eric sell?

 

[The Puzzler]

Cameron sells the AIII-f and I believe it is awesome. I was just going to see if i can mod my friends. I'll post the results later.

 

[bigbee99]

I sell the Alpha III-f, and the new version is better because the pieces are sealed, and so it gives it a more solid feel.

 

[Rpotts]

the sealed IIIf is my main speedcube. it's pretty good. Doesn't pop much even at relatively loose tension. Pretty fast, cuts corners pretty well. It seems to suit soft hand turning that rapeturning. It locks up some if you try to really force turns n stuff.

 

[CubeCraze]

Excuse me if this question is stupid but how rough is rough cubing? I see videos with people cubing lightly and I don't do that.
If I lock-up on my f-II would the aIII-f be good for me?

 

[iChanZer0]

Excuse me if this question is stupid but how rough is rough cubing? I see videos with people cubing lightly and I don't do that.
If I lock-up on my f-II would the aIII-f be good for me?

your gonna lock up with the AIII-f if you are locking up with the FII get a Gu Hong or Haiyan Memory if you want reduced lockups

 

[The Puzzler]

I am modding my A III f and so far I think it will be my main over guhoung or lingyun. Still modding Ill tell you later.

 

[The Puzzler]

I finished the mod on a cube almost identical to the A III f. I sanded down corners and did a vcube 5 mod. It not greately improve lock ups however it did make the cube incredibly smooth.

 

[Akuma]

If you are a rough cuber thn you have two options

* Get a very stress tolerant cube and mod in every way possible to make it cut corners and lock up the least possible.
Get an Alpha-V, do the Haiyan MOD to it (sandpaper corners) or alternatively buy a Haiyan Memory all together.
Or get a GuHong or an F-II.

* LEARN HOW NOT TO BE A ROUGH CUBER.
This is by far easier than going through any tedious work with cubes. I am a strong advocate towards slow tuning and maximizing look-ahead.

 

[CubeCraze]

Thanks for the advice I'll be looking into a haiyan memory.

 

[splinteh]

NEW is Better. I don't even know if people still sell the old one

 

[CubeCraze]

I think i got the light cubing thing down but I want to know if anybody has ever posted a video on light cubing or seen a video with someone who does? If so could you give me the link or post the video here on this thread.

 

[Chapuunka]

It doesn't really need a tutorial... Just turn lighter and more accurately. That will mostly come with practice.

If you still need some specific help, use a cube that has horrible corner cutting until you can turn completely smoothly (no lock ups) with it, then switch back to your favorite cube.

 

[CubeCraze]

What horrible corner cutting cube would you use because my f-II and rubik's brand are great corner cutters? Thats right guys it took me months to make my rubiks to cut 40 degrees.

 

[Chapuunka]

What horrible corner cutting cube would you use because my f-II and rubik's brand are great corner cutters? Thats right guys it took me months to make my rubiks to cut 40 degrees.

Whatever you got. Or you could buy a new Rubik's brand if you really wanted.

 

[TK 421]

A III-F is the new A-3 there is no new/old A III-F

What mod?

 

[CubeCraze]

What do you mean by "what mod?"

 

[Rodrigo Piaggio]

I think i got the light cubing thing down but I want to know if anybody has ever posted a video on light cubing or seen a video with someone who does? If so could you give me the link or post the video here on this thread.

I think this vid is very good. Michael is great!

 

[CubeCraze]

Thank you for the helpful video! I'm going to try that on my f-II!

 

[TK 421]

Whatdo you mean by "what mod?"

modification needed to make the A3-F/SV better