New to cubing, need help in the best kind of cubes to look for.

[n00bCube]

Hey guys, I'm a total noob when it comes to cubing.

I bought a cube a few weeks ago, it was a really cheap one, and locked up nearly every time I turned it. I tried everything to make it better but nothing really worked. Eventually I ended up breaking it by accident.

Now I'm looking to get a new 3x3, but I want to make sure I don't get a garbage one. I don't want to spend a LOT of money on a cube, but I at least want to get one which is a decent enough quality and which shouldn't lock up too often.

So, what makes should I look out for on ebay, and would I be better off with a DIY? The DIY's do seem quite expensive though.

Also, I hear terms like 'type c' and 'type f' etc being used to describe the type of cube. What do they mean, what are the differences?

Thanks.

 

[Crosshash]

Hello n00bCube.

If you check out the hardware forum, a lot of the information you're asking for is readily available in the stickies.

That said, you want to buy either a Type A V or a Type F II from websites such as popbuying, cube4you etc.

 

[RaresB]

I recommend an f-ii my personal favourite or a haiyan memory cube(modded a v) depends where you live but if in US or Canada I recommend you buy from cube depot or speedcube shop because they have fast shipping.

 

[musicninja17]

I say get an AV and mod it by sanding the inside corners of the corners....it feels godly.....

 

[RaresB]

If you have the money go for haiyan memory if not alpha v and mod it yourself but f-ii is better than both of them anyway

 

[~Phoenix Death~]

If you have the money go for haiyan memory if not alpha v and mod it yourself but f-ii is better than both of them anyway

No it isn't. That's your personal preference.

Anyway, n00bcube.

Here's a really nice shop in the USA that has good prices and $1 shipping http://speedcubeshop.com/
Click on Products. Then click on 3x3. You will find varieties of cubes. The owner has tested them all and likes pretty much all of them.
Cubes with types (Type C and F, and whatever) are different brands of 3x3s. Each is made by a different manufacture. Each has a unique feel.
The Type F-II (As in Type F second model) is known to be very smooth.

Now most people usually say Type A V (5) vs F II. They are right, I guess.

If you want to see differences in the varieties of cubes, look here.

 

[robosariobo777]

browse cube depot..http://cubingstore.webs.com/...all their cubes are of good quality...i think they come lubed and the alpha's are all very good..i got an alpha 3f which was great