DGCubes
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Probably the AoLong, but it depends on turning style. All of them are relatively outdated though, so I'd recommend getting something more modern if you're looking for a speedcube.
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Probably the AoLong, but it depends on turning style. All of them are relatively outdated though, so I'd recommend getting something more modern if you're looking for a speedcube.
Dom
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If you ordered from speedcubeshop then no. If you ordered from thecubicle, then I'm not sure. Just check.
Dom
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Try the QiYi Facebook Page. they show pictures of what the defective pieces look like. Compare your cube with the images on the QiYi Facebook page.
REDCUBER13
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i am going to a competition which is organized by qiyi. So i was thinking which qiyi 3x3 would be the best if i want to buy one.
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does anyone have peculiar lockups on gans air where the center piece twists by 45 degrees and the whole cube gets locked?
dskids
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The Valk 3 is their current flagship 3x3 and considered by many to be their current best. The Thunderclap V1 is another great cube but has to be set up just right.
REDCUBER13
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thanks DSKIDS for your answer
gans air or valk 3. which is the better cube.
i have gans air, so shoukd i buy valk 3 or go with air
gans air or valk 3. which is the better cube.
i have gans air, so shoukd i buy valk 3 or go with air
Dash Lambda
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Neither.
And both.
Lots of people like the Valk 3, lots of people like the Air, and lots of people like other cubes still. It's a matter of preference.
The Air is a great cube, my current main, you should only buy the Valk if you don't like the Air and want a different cube (or maybe you just want to try something new, who knows).
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gans air is also my main
dskids
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Thinking about using some fantasy football winnings to pick up a few cubes. I want to give the Gans Air a try. I've always hated the circular center sticker on the Gans though, so I'm thinking about ordering the Cubicle premium puzzle, and having them sticker it with more normal stickers in Moyu or Qiyi shades. A couple questions:
- Anyone have experience with the Cubicle Gans Air, and if so, is it excellent as-is or do you wish you got the various spring sets?
- Is the shape of the centers conducive to non-circular stickers, and if so, does anyone recommend a particular set?
- Anyone have experience with the Cubicle Gans Air, and if so, is it excellent as-is or do you wish you got the various spring sets?
- Is the shape of the centers conducive to non-circular stickers, and if so, does anyone recommend a particular set?
Dash Lambda
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I don't have the Cubicle Premium one, but from reviews it seems people like it. It's obviously a matter of preference, of course.
Concerning the stickers, though, no, the centers won't accept square stickers very well. The cap is rounded and the flat portion is circular. You might try using original 356 center caps with it, since those were flat and the 356 is very similar to the Air, but I can't tell you for sure if they fit and you might get a lot more catching.
It's funny, I actually really like the circular centers. I can't say why, I just do...
dskids
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Thanks for the info on the center shape. Very helpful! With that being the case I would probably just buy the master version and lube it myself.
James Snowden
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Hi, does anyone know of a cube that: is stable, doesn't feel airy, comes in stickerless, is controllable and preferably comes in 56mm? The last part isn't necessary but would be a bonus. Thanks.
dskids
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Sounds like you described the Yuexiao exactly
Dom
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yeah. it sounds like the Yeuxiao. except, in my opinion, the Yeuxiao seems airy, (which is absolutely wonderful). I recommend a stickerless Yeuxiao because it has an awesome feel. However, I also recommend the Valk 3 because it is very very stable, very light, but not too much of an empty airy feeling, fantastic stickerless shades, and it also never pops or catches. the Valk 3 is my new main over the Yeuxiao, but the Yeuxiao is still very near and dear to my heart.
hope this helps.
James Snowden
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I do have a yuexiao, but I find it slightly too fast for me, I have tried lubing it but that didn't seem to have a lasting effect. Are there cubes that fit the criteria but are slightly slower? thanks
dskids
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The best thing I can think of is a Tanglong, but it has caps (i.e. no stickerless). Still an amazing cube though.
