Older cubers discussions

[Jason Green]

I'm really torn. I'm going to treat myself to a new cube as a present for returning to cubing, and I've heard a lot of good things about the Valk, but I'm a really rough turner. I should probably work on that (adds to list of things to work on...), but for now I need a cube that works for me.

I need a fairly stable cube, which is why I'm excluding the Gans - every review I've read says it's unstable and tends to end up out-of-shape after OLL/PLL algs.

So that leaves us with Valk vs. Weilong GTS... thoughts anyone??

I think my Yuexiao is more stable than my GTS. I don't have a Valk though.

 

[Logiqx]

I'm really torn. I'm going to treat myself to a new cube as a present for returning to cubing, and I've heard a lot of good things about the Valk, but I'm a really rough turner. I should probably work on that (adds to list of things to work on...), but for now I need a cube that works for me.

I need a fairly stable cube, which is why I'm excluding the Gans - every review I've read says it's unstable and tends to end up out-of-shape after OLL/PLL algs.

So that leaves us with Valk vs. Weilong GTS... thoughts anyone??

I've got both and I'd say the Valk.

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[pipkiksass]

I think my Yuexiao is more stable than my GTS. I don't have a Valk though.

Would you recommend it? What's your main, and what is your PB on?

I've got both and I'd say the Valk.

Thanks - have you used thepuzzlestore.uk? Didn't exist when I stopped cubing, I used to use ukcubestore.com, which is still live, but I don't believe Kong, who used to run it, is still doing so (he was off to uni and I seem to recall he said he didn't have time any more).

 

[Jason Green]

Would you recommend it? What's your main, and what is your PB on?

It's my main and has been since the Gans 356. It is also what my latest PB is on, I can't remember if my previous PB was on the Gans or not, it was over 4 months. I would definitely recommend it, although I do want to try the Valk. And I think the GTS would be great for a lot of people too. Some of my algs feel faster on the GTS but I just can't control it as well.

 

[Logiqx]

Would you recommend it? What's your main, and what is your PB on?


Thanks - have you used thepuzzlestore.uk? Didn't exist when I stopped cubing, I used to use ukcubestore.com, which is still live, but I don't believe Kong, who used to run it, is still doing so (he was off to uni and I seem to recall he said he didn't have time any more).

Yes. I've used thepuzzlestore twice and they've been good on both occasions.

Shipped next day and well packaged.

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[h2f]

I'm really torn. I'm going to treat myself to a new cube as a present for returning to cubing, and I've heard a lot of good things about the Valk, but I'm a really rough turner. I should probably work on that (adds to list of things to work on...), but for now I need a cube that works for me.

I need a fairly stable cube, which is why I'm excluding the Gans - every review I've read says it's unstable and tends to end up out-of-shape after OLL/PLL algs.

So that leaves us with Valk vs. Weilong GTS... thoughts anyone??

I got ony Valk - no GTS. I must say it's very stable and it fits to my turning style - first cube I've fully trasted. I got sub-19 ao 50 yesterday and today. Looking forward sub-19 ao100. Really great, but I dont know if it's better than GTS.

 

[newtonbase]

The Valk is excellent as is thepuzzlestore.uk

Do it.

 

[pipkiksass]

That's three votes for the Valk, zero for the Weilong GTS. Looks like I'm going shopping!!!

 

[moralsh]

My 3x3 Average from spanish nationals:

 

[muchacho]

Nice average... is everybody in this planet using the Valk3? It seems so.

@pipkiksass I ordered a megaminx from thepuzzlestore, it's good, it arrived SO soon, I must be too used to buying from China.

 

[sqAree]

Regarding the Valk3 I have to say that its corner cutting is below average (the GTS has definitely better corner cutting) and I also get more lockups on the Valk.
Apart from that it's the most stable of the modern speedcubes.

 

[newtonbase]

Finally got my first sub 2min 3BLD solve. It was 1:41.03! Quicker than my fastest failure. My last 4 PBs have gone 2:28, 2:03, 2:00, 1:41. Bizarre progression.

 

[mark49152]

Finally got my first sub 2min 3BLD solve. It was 1:41.03! Quicker than my fastest failure. My last 4 PBs have gone 2:28, 2:03, 2:00, 1:41. Bizarre progression.

Nice progress!

 

[h2f]

Finally got my first sub 2min 3BLD solve. It was 1:41.03! Quicker than my fastest failure. My last 4 PBs have gone 2:28, 2:03, 2:00, 1:41. Bizarre progression.

Very nice.

 

[pglewis]

Finally got my first sub 2min 3BLD solve. It was 1:41.03! Quicker than my fastest failure. My last 4 PBs have gone 2:28, 2:03, 2:00, 1:41. Bizarre progression.

Whoa, blasted your PR!

 

[moralsh]

Finally got my first sub 2min 3BLD solve. It was 1:41.03! Quicker than my fastest failure. My last 4 PBs have gone 2:28, 2:03, 2:00, 1:41. Bizarre progression.

Just push it a bit more and you'll be sub 2 easy How's your memo?

I'm working on accuracy right now because my official times have dropped as a cause of trying to go safe, I almost didn't make it to the final round on Spanish nationals because of that.

 

[MarcelP]

My 3x3 Average from spanish nationals:

Awesome! Although it seems you search a lot causing pauses still the times are good. I see lots of room for improvement!! I need to work hard to beat this average

 

[newtonbase]

Just push it a bit more and you'll be sub 2 easy How's your memo?

I'm working on accuracy right now because my official times have dropped as a cause of trying to go safe, I almost didn't make it to the final round on Spanish nationals because of that.

I don't know my splits as I never remember to hit the timer prior to execution but most of the improvement is certainly down to memo. Simply trying to force a faster memo and then going back to look at tricky pairs has worked wonders.

Once the UK Championships are out of the way I'm going to learn corner comms.

 

[moralsh]

Awesome! Although it seems you search a lot causing pauses still the times are good. I see lots of room for improvement!! I need to work hard to beat this average

Yep, Lookahead wasn't very good but I guess Higher speed and lower move count made up for it, I was quite happy after an horrendous 24.xx average in the first round.

On beating me, you just need to stop the timer fast to beat that average

I don't know my splits as I never remember to hit the timer prior to execution but most of the improvement is certainly down to memo. Simply trying to force a faster memo and then going back to look at tricky pairs has worked wonders.

Once the UK Championships are out of the way I'm going to learn corner comms.

Memo and think ahead are the two major improvement points, the first one improves with raw practice, the second one with dedicated practice.

I'm also redoing a comms list I'll share it when done.

 

[newtonbase]

Yep, Lookahead wasn't very good but I guess Higher speed and lower move count made up for it, I was quite happy after an horrendous 24.xx average in the first round.

On beating me, you just need to stop the timer fast to beat that average



Memo and think ahead are the two major improvement points, the first one improves with raw practice, the second one with dedicated practice.

I'm also redoing a comms list I'll share it when done.

I love comms lists. I'm building up a collection of them.