[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[Crazy_Cuber]

Is the Magnetic Version of MF3RS better than Thunderclap?

 

[JustAnotherGenericCuber]

Is the Magnetic Version of MF3RS better than Thunderclap?

Yes

 

[ThecubbinPotato13]

Hi my average current time is 1:12seconds.
I currently use https://ruwix.com/online-rubiks-stopwatch-timer/
Which has been working pretty well for me
but now I would like a timer that I can download and come back to and see all my times and progress.
I would like it to have a simple look just like https://ruwix.com/online-rubiks-stopwatch-timer/
and I need one downloadable for Mac OS and preferably for free

Thanks.

 

[FJT97]

Hi my average current time is 1:12seconds.
I currently use https://ruwix.com/online-rubiks-stopwatch-timer/
Which has been working pretty well for me
but now I would like a timer that I can download and come back to and see all my times and progress.
I would like it to have a simple look just like https://ruwix.com/online-rubiks-stopwatch-timer/
and I need one downloadable for Mac OS and preferably for free

Thanks.

Hi

I use cmostimer

https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/...new-cubing-timer-software.67947/#post-1277318

Its just been published a few weeks ago and i think its the best timer out there, even though it still has some minor bugs.

Edit: Its just an online timer (yet) but your times will be saved.

 

[ThecubbinPotato13]

Hi

I use cmostimer

https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/...new-cubing-timer-software.67947/#post-1277318

Its just been published a few weeks ago and i think its the best timer out there, even though it still has some minor bugs.

Edit: Its just an online timer (yet) but your times will be saved.

Thanks I'll try it out

Edit:
http://cstimer.net/
works quite well

 

[Destiny]

Hi

I use cmostimer

https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/...new-cubing-timer-software.67947/#post-1277318

Its just been published a few weeks ago and i think its the best timer out there, even though it still has some minor bugs.

Edit: Its just an online timer (yet) but your times will be saved.

Hi my average current time is 1:12seconds.
I currently use https://ruwix.com/online-rubiks-stopwatch-timer/
Which has been working pretty well for me
but now I would like a timer that I can download and come back to and see all my times and progress.
I would like it to have a simple look just like https://ruwix.com/online-rubiks-stopwatch-timer/
and I need one downloadable for Mac OS and preferably for free

Thanks.

The Ruwix's timer you currently use looks exactly like Prisma
https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/prisma-puzzle-timer.25790/

 

[ThecubbinPotato13]

The Ruwix's timer you currently use looks exactly like Prisma
https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/prisma-puzzle-timer.25790/

OK

 

[Competition Cuber]

OK

sm is best

 

[Raul Pastak]

I want to get cheap and as high quality cubes as possible. I want to buy a megaminx, pyraminx, 5x5, and a new 3x3.
I was checking the cubicle.us website and found a z-cube carbon fibre bundle which has a 2x2, 3x3, pyraminx, megaminx, and a skewb. The question is that should I get the bundle (I like the carbon look and want some carbon fibre cubes anyway) and also a mf5s 5x5?

 

[Mike Hughey]

One comment: I assume the carbon fiber stickers are not valid for WCA competitions, since they're not a solid color.

 

[cubeshepherd]

I want to get cheap and as high quality cubes as possible. I want to buy a megaminx, pyraminx, 5x5, and a new 3x3.
I was checking the cubicle.us website and found a z-cube carbon fibre bundle which has a 2x2, 3x3, pyraminx, megaminx, and a skewb. The question is that should I get the bundle (I like the carbon look and want some carbon fibre cubes anyway) and also a mf5s 5x5?

If I were to get one of each cube that you mentioned you are wanting to get, I personal would not purchase the carbon fiber set but instead would get individual cubes, especially since all the types of cubes that you want are on sale right now at the cubical.us, (but that offer only goes through tonight, Wednesday) just FYI.

The cubes that I am talking about are the, Yuxin Cloud 5x5, MoFang JiaoShi MF3RS2 3x3, Qiyi QiHeng S Megaminx (Sculpted), and for Pyraminx they have either the Moyu Magnetic or the MoFang JiaoShi Pyraminx, (I would get the Moyu Magnetic one, due to it being better the the MoFang JiaoShi) and if you do get one of each of these cubes it is cheaper then purchasing the Carbon Fiber set. I say this all with having tried all of the mentioned cubes, except the Megaminx but it seems to be pretty good, especially for a budget cube.

 

[Raul Pastak]

Doesn't really matter if it's wca valid or not cause I live in Estonia and we don't really have any competitions here, but thanks for informing.

 

[CornerCutter]

I want to get cheap and as high quality cubes as possible. I want to buy a megaminx, pyraminx, 5x5, and a new 3x3.
I was checking the cubicle.us website and found a z-cube carbon fibre bundle which has a 2x2, 3x3, pyraminx, megaminx, and a skewb. The question is that should I get the bundle (I like the carbon look and want some carbon fibre cubes anyway) and also a mf5s 5x5?

I would recommend not getting the Carbon fiber bundle. The cubes are made more for looks then actual speedsolving. I understand you wanting to get cheap, but quality cubes.

A few cubes I recommend are:
2x2: MF2 or the budget Qiyi one.
3x3: MF3RS 2
Pyraminx: QiMing
Megaminx: QiHeng S
5x5: Yuxin Cloud

 

[Destiny]

Hi! i am thinking of getting a skewb. I would prefer a budget one, or should I just go for the MoYu or QiYi ones?

 

[Galcor117]

Help!
I really wanna get into OH but idk what size is good for me.
My hands (from bottom to middle finger) are 7 inches or 17.2 cm
IK the best choices (I.e Dayan Zhanch 50mm and 55mm, Mini Aolong and Weilong both 54.5mm, Mini CubingClassroom 50mm) but idk what size is good! Currently, I think the mini weilong or aolong is the best size?

I see a lot of youtubers use Zhanchis or mini Weilongs and such.
Also, I have a normal Valk (55.5mm) which is ok in my hand but smaller would be better.

I guess you guys can post your hand length and your OH main...? Like maybe theres a perfect ratio for OH idk... help!

 

[cubeshepherd]

Hi! i am thinking of getting a skewb. I would prefer a budget one, or should I just go for the MoYu or QiYi ones?

Depending on what how much of a budget you are on here is what I would recommend. If you are only looking at putting $10 or less out for a Skewb I would recommend the Qiyi Qicheng since it is a pretty nice Skewb for under $10. With that being said if you are looking at getting faster at Skewb and only looking at purchasing one Skewb in the near future then I would highly recommend that you put out the extra $7 and get the Qiyi Wingy, which is the best Skewb on the market right now (that is according to me and I am sure that most or all people who own one would agree with me on that). Hope this helps.

Help!
I really wanna get into OH but idk what size is good for me.
My hands (from bottom to middle finger) are 7 inches or 17.2 cm
IK the best choices (I.e Dayan Zhanch 50mm and 55mm, Mini Aolong and Weilong both 54.5mm, Mini CubingClassroom 50mm) but idk what size is good! Currently, I think the mini weilong or aolong is the best size?

I see a lot of youtubers use Zhanchis or mini Weilongs and such.
Also, I have a normal Valk (55.5mm) which is ok in my hand but smaller would be better.

I guess you guys can post your hand length and your OH main...? Like maybe theres a perfect ratio for OH idk... help!

I just measured my hand from the bottom to the tip of my middle finger and it is the exact same as yours (7 in). Last year when I was staring to get into OH I purchased a Dayan 50mm which was fine for the first few months, but I out grew that pretty fast and wanted a better OH cube. For the last several months I have been switching between the Valk M, Valk Power M, and the Thunderclap. With that being said it did take me a few weeks to get used to the larger size, but once I was used to the size, I enjoyed it more then the smaller cubes.

 

[Galcor117]

I would like nice control with my OH cube.
Yeah I was thinking the 50mm is too small, especially since Im growing a lot lately.
I still would like a separate cube for OH, so really my options are
55mm Zhanchi and 54.5 mm Aolong and Weilong. Out of the two moyu cubes, idk which is better

 

[cubeshepherd]

I would like nice control with my OH cube.
Yeah I was thinking the 50mm is too small, especially since Im growing a lot lately.
I still would like a separate cube for OH, so really my options are
55mm Zhanchi and 54.5 mm Aolong and Weilong. Out of the two moyu cubes, idk which is better

Out of the options mentioned I would get the Aolong, since I prefer the feel better then the Weilong for OH solving.

 

[Galcor117]

Out of the options mentioned I would get the Aolong, since I prefer the feel better then the Weilong for OH solving.

eh corner twists and too flexible? Idk never tried one

 

[cubeshepherd]

eh corner twists and too flexible? Idk never tried one

As you already know, the decision is entirely up to you. I am only basing my decision on personal preference. I sure that you will be happy with any of the options.