[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[brandbest1]

MOA clock or cubetwist clock?

 

[cubelover111]

which is the best megaminx?

 

[Yuxuibbs]

which is the best megaminx?

Mf8 if you can afford it, QJ v2 for cheap.

 

[Sterling]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your warm welcome and your response. The F2L Fridrich method is how I solve (I think) Is this a practical method for somebody who hopes to someday be a sub-30 solver?

 

[jakkspeedcuber]

Yes Sterling, that's what most speedcubers use. And should I get tuttminx, teraminx or an 8x8 ?

 

[Yuxuibbs]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your warm welcome and your response. The F2L Fridrich method is how I solve (I think) Is this a practical method for somebody who hopes to someday be a sub-30 solver?

Fridrich is very popular and is what Feliks uses. He got his 5.66 WR with Fridrich and it's very easy to get under 10 seconds with it. The second step is F2L and if I do Beginner's method with F2L I can sub 30. F2L takes lots of practice but after you get the hang of it, your times go down a lot.

Short answer: yes

 

[Phlippieskezer]

it's very easy to get under 10 seconds with it.

Lol, no. Still takes loads of practice and effort.

But, yes, CFOP is the most popular speedsolving method, and is capable of good times.

 

[Yuxuibbs]

Which square 1 should I get?
I know almost nothing about them. I have a QJ super square 1 but I can't solve it.

Lol, no. Still takes loads of practice and effort.

But, yes, CFOP is the most popular speedsolving method, and is capable of good times.

Oops, bad wording....

 

[alex10]

Anyone here from Canada know a good place to buy a cube online? Looking to upgrade from my Rubiks Brand cube.

 

[theace]

Which square 1 should I get?
I know almost nothing about them. I have a QJ super square 1 but I can't solve it.

Go for the MF8v2 without a doubt. Look at some SQ1 tuts. Here's one. And here's another one.

 

[Sarahjdes]

I've been cubing for a couple of weeks now. I was able to get sub-70 with a storebought cube, but since I got an F-II, I went up to sub-90. The thing is, it keeps popping. I know F-IIs often pop, so I think I go slower on purpose (a storebought Rubik's is pretty tough!). So my question is, I've had it for about 2 weeks now, and I'm still not comfortable with the popping. Should I suck it up and get used to it, or is it worth it going for some DaYan with Lubix torpedos? They're (torps) pretty cheap right now. I'm not really really tight on money, but I don't want to stock up on things I won't use. Thanks!

 

[asportking]

I've been cubing for a couple of weeks now. I was able to get sub-70 with a storebought cube, but since I got an F-II, I went up to sub-90. The thing is, it keeps popping. I know F-IIs often pop, so I think I go slower on purpose (a storebought Rubik's is pretty tough!). So my question is, I've had it for about 2 weeks now, and I'm still not comfortable with the popping. Should I suck it up and get used to it, or is it worth it going for some DaYan with Lubix torpedos? They're (torps) pretty cheap right now. I'm not really really tight on money, but I don't want to stock up on things I won't use. Thanks!

You could just get a zhanchi. It barely ever pops, even without the torpedoes.

 

[Sinani206]

And if you can afford it, you could go in for Cubesmith Tiles as well. They are amazing in terms or durability. I recommend the textured ones.

Are tiles really that much better than stickers? Because I'm thinking about getting some new tiles/stickers and I haven't decided which to get.

 

[asportking]

Are tiles really that much better than stickers? Because I'm thinking about getting some new tiles/stickers and I haven't decided which to get.

Meh, it all depends on the cubers preference. Most people like stickers, but some prefer tiles.

 

[Sarahjdes]

You could just get a zhanchi. It barely ever pops, even without the torpedoes.

Thanks, I'll look into that. I think I'll go with a DIY...

 

[goflb]

I've been looking to get a new cube since I lost my guhong. I've watched raving reviews about the zhanchi which seems to be what most poeple recommend. the mf8 legend seems pretty interesting though. how do they compare?

 

[Godmil]

Apparently the MF8 is terrible for lockups, so pretty much nobody uses them.

 

[YrMyKnight]

I'm about to get a new cube. I average sub-50.
I thought of buying a zhanchi so heres a few questions.

Does zhanchi comes with torpedos?

Is it better (for my level) to get a guhong instead of a zhanchi?

If so, I heard that guhong hav serious popping issues. How do I deal with them?

 

[YrMyKnight]

My computer lags and spam twice. sorry

 

[Godmil]

ZhanChi does come with torpedos, and there is no reason why you shouldn't get it.