[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[blackzabbathfan]

is it a good idea to get lubix torpedoes for the guhong im gonna get in a couple months? should i ask to get a zhanchi?

Just get a GuHong, ZhanChis really aren't any different, and unless you really had popping don't bother with torpedoes.

 

[CubeLord]

What is going to be the next best/newest 4x4 out there?

 

[Phlippieskezer]

What is going to be the next best/newest 4x4 out there?

We're not fortune tellers, or at least not all of us.

As to my question: What is the NOISIEST 3x3x3 that's mass-produced? (Somewhat subjective, but from what you have heard?)

 

[Ltsurge]

We're not fortune tellers, or at least not all of us.

As to my question: What is the NOISIEST 3x3x3 that's mass-produced? (Somewhat subjective, but from what you have heard?)

AV?

 

[Ranzha]

We're not fortune tellers, or at least not all of us.

As to my question: What is the NOISIEST 3x3x3 that's mass-produced? (Somewhat subjective, but from what you have heard?)

My old white A-II was reeeeeeeally loud. It was all rickety like a wooden roller coaster.

 

[Talon2461]

I currently own an F-II cube, but some people have told me that i should get a ZhanChi instead as the F-II will get harder to turn after a lot of usage. Should i get the ZhanChi and where should i get it from?

 

[RNewms27]

I currently own an F-II cube, but some people have told me that i should get a ZhanChi instead as the F-II will get harder to turn after a lot of usage. Should i get the ZhanChi and where should i get it from?

I went from a well-used F-II to ultimate zhanchi from Lubix and its 10x faster with 10x better corner-cutting but also pricey. You can google search for a regular zhanchi but I'm not sure how well it is non modified

 

[Talon2461]

I went from a well-used F-II to ultimate zhanchi from Lubix and its 10x faster with 10x better corner-cutting but also pricey. You can google search for a regular zhanchi but I'm not sure how well it is non modified

Hmm i might go for it if it is actually that much better than the F-II cube, would it last for a long time though, that's one of my main concerns and would the stickers be in good condition? (Sorry for all the questions)

EDIT: Just checking, there is a new cube called the Lubix Fusion (http://www.lubixcube.com/Lubix_Cube/Purchase.html) and i was wondering if it was worth it to get it rather than getting the Ultimate Lubix Zhanchi as it is only $6 more. Anyone with one give me an opinion?

 

[Jaycee]

http://puzzleaddictions.com/index/333.html

On the Dayan ZhanChi here, both the assembled and the DIY, does anyone know what the mod is ? (Under the Choose Color)

 

[aaronb]

http://puzzleaddictions.com/index/333.html

On the Dayan ZhanChi here, both the assembled and the DIY, does anyone know what the mod is ? (Under the Choose Color)

He smooths the corners, so the cube is a lot smoother with the torpedoes in. I don't know how effective it is, as I don't have a zhanchi yet, but he does it for free, so go ahead and get it with the mod.

 

[AsianCubing]

Hi,
I was just wondering. Should I get a Guhong or a Zhanchi? (Regular, white plastic, non modded, will be lubed with maru lube)
Sorry if this has been posted before, its not like ill go through 100 pages.

Thanks
-DeeneyoCUBES/AsianCubing

 

[Ltsurge]

Hi,
I was just wondering. Should I get a Guhong or a Zhanchi? (Regular, white plastic, non modded, will be lubed with maru lube)
Sorry if this has been posted before, its not like ill go through 100 pages.

Thanks
-DeeneyoCUBES/AsianCubing

*sigh* its personal preference... if you're fast (i.e. sub 20) the zhanchi probably would suit you better as its a little faster...otherwise a Guhong is a pretty solid choice

EDIT oh and if you use a white cube normally get a white cube as it might affect your recognition (and make sure you don't get ripped off... mod it yourself)

 

[n00bcub3r]

should i get the type c witTwo 2x2 or one of the vcube 2

 

[asportking]

should i get the type c witTwo 2x2 or one of the vcube 2

I'd go with the witTwo. Even though it was only just released, it seems like it's a very good cube.

 

[Ltsurge]

I just won a running comp (5k) and got 75$ I'm looking for a 2x2 and a 4x4 on a budget of $25. Any suggestions? (Preferably bought of lightake)

 

[n00bcub3r]

http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.4x4x4_ShengShou_Spring_Magic_Cube_Black__3rd_Gen_-33526 http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.2x2_LL_Spring_Screw_Magic_Intelligence_Test_Cube_Black_-25567

12$

 

[asportking]

I know I'm sort of quoting something really old, but....

does adding torpedoes to a guhong make it basically a zhanchi? and is there a place to get only torpedoes for less than 7.99?

You could get these: http://51morefun.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=81&products_id=245
It's a bit cheaper (with shipping, I'm guessing maybe 4 dollars cheaper?), although I'm not sure if these are made to fit a guhong. You could probably modify the torpedoes easily enough so that they'd go in.

 

[MCcuber96]

I know I'm sort of quoting something really old, but....

You could get these: http://51morefun.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=81&products_id=245
It's a bit cheaper (with shipping, I'm guessing maybe 4 dollars cheaper?), although I'm not sure if these are made to fit a guhong. You could probably modify the torpedoes easily enough so that they'd go in.

But do you get the whole set? or just one?

 

[asportking]

But do you get the whole set? or just one?

I'm not sure. I'm guessing they'll have more information about it soon, since it looks like that product just got put up on the site.

 

[Cheli]

Get a zhanchi diy

Do you know which sites sell these? Only one I found was http://www.cubedepotusa.com/apps/webstore/products/show/2523032 and they're out of stock.

Get the Dayan 1 cube. Very fast, cuts corners about 40 degrees, and doesn't lock up. Plus its about the same weight as a GuHong or maybe your storebought.

Sorry for my ignorance, but are these listed explicitly as Dayan 1? Or are these the same as just Dayan? e.g. is this it? http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.3...Cube_Component_Pieces_Transparent_Green-26825

Thanks for the replies, sorry I was slow in getting to them.