[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[inuyasha51089]

ok i am looking to buy a cuber but dont know which one to buy this is my collection if anyone has any suggestions let me know.

You want to buy a person? xP

wow i meant cube lol

 

[theace]

I have a Ghosthand. That was my first cube. I love it. Issue is, it's kinda slow. Which cube is similar to the ghosthand (with respect to cutting and structural integrity) but faster?

How does the Ghosthand2 compare with the Type F2?

Which cube is the best for OH solving? My ghost hand makes my entire arm ache after about 20 solves...

Which 4x4 is really good? My mini QJ's core broke in about a month with the way I handle it.

 

[daniel0731ex]

I have a Ghosthand. That was my first cube. I love it. Issue is, it's kinda slow. Which cube is similar to the ghosthand (with respect to cutting and structural integrity) but faster?

How does the Ghosthand2 compare with the Type F2?

you could try the YJ VVGOO-1 cube...
you could even replace the springs with the ones from your ghost hand to make the cube even better.

Which cube is the best for OH solving? My ghost hand makes my entire arm ache after about 20 solves...

A good OH cube must be light, speedy enough, and doesn't create a lot of vibration/bumpiness when you turn it.
The DaYan and A2 are very speedy and light, but the bumpiness makes it hard to control for an OH cube. You could try the Alpha III-SV, it's very light, speedy, and smooth. And if you are good at tuning cubes, you could also try the Haiyan, which I think is the Ideal OH cube, except it's just too expensive.

Which 4x4 is really good? My mini QJ's core broke in about a month with the way I handle it.

i think you could easily glue back the triangular piece that fell off...

 

[raodkill]

who sells vvgoo-1 cubes o.o popbuying only has hte glow int he dark version afaik

 

[blakedacuber]

i have a white f2 and was wondering how does a well lubed ghosthand 2 compare to it?

 

[raodkill]

i have a white f2 and was wondering how does a well lubed ghosthand 2 compare to it?

um i have a black f2 and a black ghosthand 2 (hoping black and white feel the same?)

basically the f2 never pops, very very rarely locks, but has overturning sometimes

the ghosthand 2 spins very slightly slower, has a less bubbly feeling to it, more smooth gliding feeling, some locks (locks 1 in 10 solves? not a big lockup though) , very rare pops (you hafto be doing something stupid.) so far no over spinning.

both cubes on the same tension and are both lubed with silicon


edit- forgot to mention cutting, my ghosthand seems to out perform the f2 in cutting.. very slightly though maybe 1-2 degree difference

 

[theace]

you could try the YJ VVGOO-1 cube...
you could even replace the springs with the ones from your ghost hand to make the cube even better.

Where can I find it on pop buying? I'm not really planning to sabotage my ghosthand lol.

A good OH cube must be light, speedy enough, and doesn't create a lot of vibration/bumpiness when you turn it.
The DaYan and A2 are very speedy and light, but the bumpiness makes it hard to control for an OH cube. You could try the Alpha III-SV, it's very light, speedy, and smooth. And if you are good at tuning cubes, you could also try the Haiyan, which I think is the Ideal OH cube, except it's just too expensive.

Haven't heard of the alpha ones. Will check out reviews on youtube. I can tune well. I'll see what fits my budget

i think you could easily glue back the triangular piece that fell off...

Did that. It now pops worse than a rubik's 4x4. How's the eastsheen compared to the qj? What other options do I have? I'm damn rough with the cubes.

Also, which pyraminx and megaminx is good?

 

[~Phoenix Death~]

Did that. It now pops worse than a rubik's 4x4. How's the eastsheen compared to the qj? What other options do I have? I'm damn rough with the cubes.

Also, which pyraminx and megaminx is good?

The Eastsheen SUCKS compared to QJ.
You can get the YJ 4x4. It has a V Cube mechanism.
For Pyaminx, get the Mefferts or QJ.
As for Megaminxes, I recommend the MF8 and Mefferts.

 

[daniel0731ex]

Did that. It now pops worse than a rubik's 4x4. How's the eastsheen compared to the qj? What other options do I have? I'm damn rough with the cubes.

Also, which pyraminx and megaminx is good?

The Eastsheen SUCKS compared to QJ.
You can get the YJ 4x4. It has a V Cube mechanism.
For Pyaminx, get the Mefferts or QJ.
As for Megaminxes, I recommend the MF8 and Mefferts.

the Eastsheen is great in terms of quality, but the mechanism have major flaws that makes it not good for speedcubnig.
I'd say buy another miniQJ, or a Maru if you have lots of money to spare.

 

[Novriil]

What magic should I get? I would like to get it from popbuying or somewhere but which is the best? I have a crappy one.

 

[theace]

Ok. So yj or maru 4x4, meffert's for the minxes. I.ll do some research. Thanks guys!

Off topic: does this tournament format exist? Solver is blindfolded and partner tells him how to solve without touching himself the cube. I recall reading f2l algo codes on some site for this kinda thing long ago, so I thought i'd ask. A friend and i were bored so we decided to do this and then i remembered about that site... Anyway, thanks a ton guys!

 

[miniGOINGS]

Team BLD. Not an official event, but often done just for fun (and UWR's ).

 

[splinteh]

I am deciding between a Type C and JSK clone. What are each of their strengths and weaknesses? Also perhaps an New Type A III? I heard they break easily. I can only choose one cube

 

[Rpotts]

NEW TYPE AIII (aka AIIIf)

mine has never popped and woner's been using his for some 10,000+ solves and has never popped either. All cubes can break if you drop them (other than rubiks) I broke an FII by dropping it <5 feet, yellow center broke off from core.

neways, the AIIIf is fast, cuts corners well, very light and never pops

 

[EnterPseudonym]

Anyone have any information on the "C III" from speedcubeshop?

http://www.speedcubeshop.com/apps/webstore/products/show/1466166thats the link

Edit: also it appears that the "C II" is not the same as the C II i have. can someone verify if it is or isn't the C II?

 

[iChanZer0]

Is the maru 3x3 any good???

 

[koreancuber]

Anyone have any information on the "C III" from speedcubeshop?

http://www.speedcubeshop.com/apps/webstore/products/show/1466166thats the link

Edit: also it appears that the "C II" is not the same as the C II i have. can someone verify if it is or isn't the C II?

the c-ii is just a c-1.5. I don't know exactly what the c-iii is, but cameron has some of his products mixed up (such as the c4u core, which is portrayed as a light brown color).

 

[EnterPseudonym]

Anyone have any information on the "C III" from speedcubeshop?

http://www.speedcubeshop.com/apps/webstore/products/show/1466166thats the link

Edit: also it appears that the "C II" is not the same as the C II i have. can someone verify if it is or isn't the C II?

the c-ii is just a c-1.5. I don't know exactly what the c-iii is, but cameron has some of his products mixed up (such as the c4u core, which is portrayed as a light brown color).

I read somewhere that it's supposed to be a JSK clone KO. although im not sure how true this is.

also if you have a C 1.5 could you tell me your thoughts on it?

 

[koreancuber]

I hate type Cs. they lock up too much and their too fast (lol). they cut corners well, but the locking up on it makes it bad. the c-ii has rounded cubies, so it is potentially resistant with lock ups (if that even made sense)

 

[EnterPseudonym]

i have a C II but i got it at the same time as my F II so i shunned it. it also has 3 different lubes in it at the moment. I think I'll clean it out and give it a second chance