[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[noobcubefail]

What, ever?

I actually don't know. Also, isn't that the point of stickerless? It replaces the sticker with just a colored side. I can always get another cube specifically for competitions.

 

[Fire Cuber]

Get a stickerless zhanchi and a normal one for competition.

 

[ThomasJE]

I actually don't know. Also, isn't that the point of stickerless? It replaces the sticker with just a colored side. I can always get another cube specifically for competitions.

If you look at the 'Puzzle Shops' area, you'll find a lot of good places to get puzzles.

 

[noobcubefail]

Get a stickerless zhanchi and a normal one for competition.

Will probably do that.

Sorry for the double post but was reading through the WCA regulations and stumbled across the cubes/puzzles section.

Article 3: Puzzles

3a) Competitors must bring and use their own puzzles. Competitors may borrow puzzles from other competitors, although both competitors must be ready to compete when they are called for to do so.
3b) Puzzles must be in reasonable working order, so that normal scrambling is possible.
3c) Competitors must use any colour scheme for cube puzzles, as long as the puzzles show one colour per face in solved state. For other puzzles competitors must use any variation that has the same moves, positions and solutions as the original puzzle.
3d) Puzzles must either have coloured stickers, coloured tiles, textures or painted colours.
3d1) Puzzles using textures must have different colours on each face to aid in scrambling and judging.
3e) The colours of puzzles must be solid, the same per colour, and clearly distinct from other colours.
3e1) The stickers/tiles/textures/paint may show an image (in one colour), as long as all stickers/tiles/textures/paint of a colour have the image and the same image.
3f) Stickers/tiles/textures/paint must not be thicker than 1.5 mm, or the generally available thickness for non cube puzzles.
3g) Puzzles may be made smoother internally by sanding or using any lubricant.
3h) No modifications are allowed that enhance the basic concept of a puzzle. Some examples of enhancing the basic concept are: new moves are possible, normal moves are impossible, more pieces are visible, colours on the backside of the puzzle are visible, moves are done automatically, more or other solved states.
3i) Any modifications to a puzzle that result in poor performance or results by a competitor are not grounds for additional attempts in an event.
3j) Puzzles must be clean and must not have any markings, elevated pieces, damages, or other differences that distinguish one piece from a similar piece.
3k) Puzzles must be approved by a judge before use in the competition.
3l) Cube puzzles must have at most one logo. For Rubik's Cube or bigger cube puzzles the logo must be placed on one of the centre pieces.
3l1) Colourless logos (max. 1 logo per colour) that are engraved are not considered as logos.
3m) All puzzle and puzzle part brands are allowed, as long as the puzzles comply with the other WCA regulations.

It seems like you can bring stickerless cubes to competitions from what I just read. I'm probably wrong from what you've guys told me though.

Here are the regulations for puzzles : http://www.worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/#puzzles

 

[ThomasJE]

Sorry for the double post but was reading through the WCA regulations and stumbled across the cubes/puzzles section.

(regulations)

It seems like you can bring stickerless cubes to competitions from what I just read. I'm probably wrong from what you've guys told me though.

Here are the regulations for puzzles : http://www.worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/#puzzles

One of those regulations:

3h) No modifications are allowed that enhance the basic concept of a puzzle. Some examples of enhancing the basic concept are: new moves are possible, normal moves are impossible, more pieces are visible, colours on the backside of the puzzle are visible, moves are done automatically, more or other solved states.

Also, Ron (head of the WCA) posted this on the WCA forums:

No, the coloured Da Yan cube is not compliant with the current WCA Regulations, because it is possible to see colours on the back of the cube when you do a partial move (like 45 degrees).

Link > http://worldcubeassociation.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=889&p=4955&hilit=illegal#p4956

Don't worry about getting it wrong; it's an easy mistake to make and others have made that mistake.

 

[noobcubefail]

One of those regulations:


Also, Ron (head of the WCA) posted this on the WCA forums:

Link > http://worldcubeassociation.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=889&p=4955&hilit=illegal#p4956

Don't worry about getting it wrong; it's an easy mistake to make and others have made that mistake.

Ah, I see why now. Thanks.

So now I need to choose between the Guhong, Guhong 2, Lingyun, Lingyun 2, and Zhanchi. I have enough money to get all of them. I got $100 for my birthday.

 

[ThomasJE]

Ah, I see why now. Thanks.

So now I need to choose between the Guhong, Guhong 2, Lingyun, Lingyun 2, and Zhanchi. I have enough money to get all of them. I got $100 for my birthday.

You could get some other puzzles as well, like a 2x2, Pyraminx and maybe a 4x4. For 2x2, if you are willing to spend around $10, then get the WitTwo. If not, the Lanlan would be a better choice. For Pyraminx, the QJ would be a good choice. and for 4x4, if you want something cheap, then the Shengshou is the best choice. If not, the Dayan + MF8 would be a good choice (make sure you get the mini 6.0 cm one, the 6.6 cm one some consider too big). However, the edges can often pop.

 

[MostEd]

I'm currently subbing 19 for my 3x3 with a zhanchi and recently got pretty bored.
i'm not looking to learn the 4x4 and 5x5.
I wan a really good cube that can get me all the way to sub-1. For the 4x4,I might be getting the dayan mf8.
Any suggestions for the 5x5?

PS: I dun wan pillowed

Dayan +mf8 4х4
Shengshou 5[5

 

[Reprobate]

Hi all. I'm new to cubing, and feel like I'm in the Goldilocks story regarding finding the right cube. I started with a Rubik's cube from Target (too stiff) and then got a Ghost Hand (too loose) and I'm looking for something in between. I'm not too worried about speed right now, just something easier to control without locking up so much. I really like my lanlan 2x2, but that might be just because it's smaller and easier to control in general. Any suggestions?

 

[s3rzz]

Did you try lubing your rubik's brand/did you try to tension your ghost hand? They are both good to start out with

 

[Reprobate]

I didn't try lube. I did tighten up the Ghost Hand's tension, and it's better, but still not quite what I was hoping for. I'm not an expert and didn't want to monkey with it too much.

 

[cubingawsumness]

Haha. Thanks. I did a bit of research for a couple of hours yesterday. I did read the wikis here and I was settled on going to a DaYan cube. I'm aware of the rather sluggish Lunhui and Taiyan (the english name should be sun if I guessed correctly). I considered the Zhanchi, Guhong, Guhong V2, and possibly the Lingyun cubes (I and II).

like someone else said, you probably shouldn't buy it from amazon; their prices are easily beaten.
Look on the puzzle shops thread. If you live in the US, icubemart, speedcubeshop, the cubicle, are all good cube shops. (the cubicle even has free shipping)

As for stickerless cubes, buy one if you want, but also get a normal one. Competitions are fun, and no one really cares what your times are.

Glad to see you taking your time to choose a cube!

 

[asiancuber11]

an Alpha V would be a good choice if u r currently using a Rubik's brand. my first speedcube was a guhong

 

[Evan8D]

I have a QJ And it has only popped twice And I use it so much! Its is great!

 

[asportking]

I have a QJ And it has only popped twice And I use it so much! Its is great!

QJs aren't very good compared to, say, a Dayan or an Alpha V. If you want a good cube, but not uncontrollably fast and with crazy corner-cutting, go with an Alpha V or an FII.

 

[Evan8D]

How big is the Dayan Mf8 4x4?

Also, does the larger version come with an extra set of stickers from 51morefun?

don't buy from 51morefun. shipping takes FOREVER

 

[Evan8D]

zhanchi is not expensive for its performance.

 

[CheesePuffs]

What would be a more fun puzzle: 4x4 or 3x3x4

 

[RNewms27]

What would be a more fun puzzle: 4x4 or 3x3x4

4x4, but fun is one's own opinion.

 

[Eazoon]

I believe that zhanchi, guhong, and lingyun v2 are the best 3x3's.