[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[sneaklyfox]

I went from storebought to Guhong. Yeah, it was slippery at first but you'll learn to use it properly with practice. I also found that I was able to learn new and better algs with the Guhong. Some finger tricks just wouldn't have worked well on my storebought so I never bothered to learn those. But with a good cube, I found that they were doable and actually faster than my original algs. I'm still trying to figure out if I need to improve any of my OLL or PLL algs or fingertricks that I originally started with. So yeah, I don't think an intermediate cube is necessary.

 

[vinayakmt]

Should i get A Lubix one , DIY or normal ?

 

[uniacto]

Should i get A Lubix one , DIY or normal ?

If you can a Lubix one

 

[cubingawsumness]

Should i get A Lubix one , DIY or normal ?

DIY in my opinion.
Lube the core yourself with high viscosity differential oil of some sort.

 

[Huntlocker]

So I'm getting myself a new cube because my current one seems to pop with the slightest wrong move, to the point where it's unusable (how can I tighten it?). And it's not really a good quality cube anyway.

I just want a good-quality cube that many people use. I have looked at cubes like Dayan Zanchi or the Dayan Guhong since they seem to be mentioned alot, but I have absolutely no idea if they are good, what the differences are, if there are any better alternatives nor where I can buy one. Also, once I get my cube, what steps can I take to ''customize'' it (as in increase/reduce resistance needed to turn, tension etc)? I have also heard that there are some ''DIY'' cubes but I'm not sure how they pair up to pre-assembled cubes. My one requirement must be that is cuts corners decently.

Also, what stores ship to Norway/internationally?

 

[Michael Womack]

So I'm getting myself a new cube because my current one seems to pop with the slightest wrong move, to the point where it's unusable (how can I tighten it?). And it's not really a good quality cube anyway.

I just want a good-quality cube that many people use. I have looked at cubes like Dayan Zanchi or the Dayan Guhong since they seem to be mentioned alot, but I have absolutely no idea if they are good, what the differences are, if there are any better alternatives nor where I can buy one. Also, once I get my cube, what steps can I take to ''customize'' it (as in increase/reduce resistance needed to turn, tension etc)? I have also heard that there are some ''DIY'' cubes but I'm not sure how they pair up to pre-assembled cubes. My one requirement must be that is cuts corners decently.

Also, what stores ship to Norway/internationally?

There cube like the F2 and Alpha which can be found on amazon.

 

[Huntlocker]

There cube like the F2 and Alpha which can be found on amazon.

What would be the main differences between the F2, Alpha, Guhong V2 and the Zanchi? Also, I really want a cube that does NOT pop (or very very rarely does).

 

[Cruzer50]

I think that basicly any Dayan puzzle will suit your needs. If you want a puzzle that does not pop much, once again any Dayan cube but a Guhong V1 it is now to pop more than the other Dayan cubes. But if you want a Guhong then get the V2 it will not pop nearly as much.

 

[Michael Womack]

I think that basicly any Dayan puzzle will suit your needs. If you want a puzzle that does not pop much, once again any Dayan cube but a Guhong V1 it is now to pop more than the other Dayan cubes. But if you want a Guhong then get the V2 it will not pop nearly as much.

True for that but your liking just depends on that Dayan cube you use.

 

[Huntlocker]

So the Dayan Guhong V2 would have decent corner-cutting, little popping and good speed/movement? So which website would I order this from?

 

[Clayy9]

As for where to buy it, you have a lot of choices. From my Where To Buy Cubes thread:

Prices are in USD unless otherwise noted. Gray color denotes out-of-stock.
DAYAN

3x3 Guhong V2
51MoreFun (Assembled, Black, $15.99) (Assembled, White, $15.99)
Cube Depot (Assembled, Black/White, $13.50) (Assembled, Black/White, $12.75)
E3CubeStore (Assembled, Black/White, $12.75)
HKNowStore (DIY, Black, $15.99) (DIY, White, $15.99)
ICubeMart (Assembled, Black/White, $14.25)
LighTake (Assembled, Black, $12.61) (Assembled, White, $12.59) (DIY, Black, $11.69) (DIY, White, $11.69)
Lubix Cube (Assembled, "Ultimate", Black/White, $21.99)
Pinoy Cube Shop (Assembled, Black/White, P649.99)
Puzzle Addictions (Assembled, Black/White, $16.75) (DIY, Black/White, $15.75)
Speedcubing Store (Assembled, Black/White, $12.50) (DIY, Black/White, $12.00)
SpeedCubeShop (Assembled, Black/White, $13.99)
Speedsolving Puzzle Shop (Assembled, Black, $12.49) (Assembled, White, $12.49) (Assembled, "Ultimate", Black, $21.99) (Assembled, "Ultimate", White, $21.99)
The Cubicle (Assembled, Black/White, $12.00) (DIY, Black/White, $12.00)
WitEden (DIY, Black/White, $12.99)

 

[Michael Womack]

As for where to buy it, you have a lot of choices. From my Where To Buy Cubes thread:

Forgot amazon http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=guhong+v2

 

[iluvleelee]

Should I get a CurvyCopter or a regular helicopter cube? I am an intermediate puzzle solver.

 

[Michael Womack]

Should I get a CurvyCopter or a regular helicopter cube? I am an intermediate puzzle solver.

Go with the regular one then once you want the extra challenge get the curvy one.

 

[iluvleelee]

Which one should I get if i can only ge tone

 

[Michael Womack]

Which one should I get if i can only ge tone

the regular one.

 

[bran]

How does a QJ/Mf8 megaminx compare to a Dayan (For a beginner)

 

[Alcuber]

How does a QJ/Mf8 megaminx compare to a Dayan (For a beginner)

I have two Megaminxes, a QJ V2 and an MF8 V2. The QJ is superior by far despite having it for a shorter amount of time. I'm not big into Megaminx nor have I tried a Dayan, but the QJ V2 is a good cube straight out of the box.

 

[CubeLord]

What are some good places to get stickers besides Cubesmith and Subxx?

 

[Michael Womack]

What are some good places to get stickers besides Cubesmith and Subxx?

Oliver's http://speedcubing.hu/webshop/
or
Izo http://www.puzzleaddictions.com/full-sets/