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Are lubix elites any good cuz iv heard that they aren't that great?
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42maelstrom
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I have a normal rubiks cube and am looking to buy a better one so my solves can get under 30s a little more often. I use Ortega so I'm looking for a cube that has good slicing and doesn't need lubed very much. Also, I'm wondering, what are the pros and cons of sticklerless vs with-stickers? Stickerless seems cooler and easier but I need to know if they make you slower somehow. . . I'm considering just getting a stickerless zhanchi, is this a good idea?
thanks,
42maelstrom
thanks,
42maelstrom
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ketchuphater999
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if you're thinking of actually buying a lubix elite, then seriously look at the pricing they cost a deadly hundred bucks! which I think is outrageous. you probably agree too.
okay, here are the pros and cons of stickerless and stickered cubes:
stickerless
pros:
no annoying sticker replacement
grippy
you can solve underwater!
cons:
illegal in comp
cannot fix if colored pieces get damaged
stickered cubes
pros:
legal in comp
can replace damaged stickered
cons:
not as grippy
cannot use underwater
annoying sticker replacement
hopefully this helps you make your choice!
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42maelstrom
Member
My brother's going to get a stickerless Zhanchi and I'm just going to get another 4x4. That helped a lot though, thanks 
So, now the question! What 4x4 should I get? I just want something relatively cheap and somewhat better than a Rubiks Revenge. Also preferably small so it fits my hands better
Off-topic: How can you average 43.3 and have a best of 19.92?! I average 35 and my best is 25. I think it's 'cause I use Ortega.
Also off-topic: does anybody want to explain to me how to put a signature on the bottom of all of your posts?
42maelstrom
So, now the question! What 4x4 should I get? I just want something relatively cheap and somewhat better than a Rubiks Revenge. Also preferably small so it fits my hands better
Off-topic: How can you average 43.3 and have a best of 19.92?! I average 35 and my best is 25. I think it's 'cause I use Ortega.
Also off-topic: does anybody want to explain to me how to put a signature on the bottom of all of your posts?
42maelstrom
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BlueDevil
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My brother's going to get a stickerless Zhanchi and I'm just going to get another 4x4. That helped a lot though, thanks
So, now the question! What 4x4 should I get? I just want something relatively cheap and somewhat better than a Rubiks Revenge. Also preferably small so it fits my hands better
Off-topic: How can you average 43.3 and have a best of 19.92?! I average 35 and my best is 25. I think it's 'cause I use Ortega.
Also off-topic: does anybody want to explain to me how to put a signature on the bottom of all of your posts?
42maelstrom
4x4: Shengshou - cheap, small, great quality
Creating a signature: go to homepage of the forum. In the upper right, click the link 'Settings'. on the page it brings you to: scroll down and on your left will be a box labeled 'My Settings' Find the link to 'Edit Signature'
And how do you use Ortega to solve the 3x3? Ortega is the method people use for 2x2...
Czery
Veteran
Corners First Method. Then fix D edges, 3 u edges. Orientate, permutate L4E
RNewms27
Veteran
It's hard to make one that functions well, but mf8 is still better by a longshot. C4u hardly turns at the start.
ketchuphater999
Veteran
My brother's going to get a stickerless Zhanchi and I'm just going to get another 4x4. That helped a lot though, thanks
So, now the question! What 4x4 should I get? I just want something relatively cheap and somewhat better than a Rubiks Revenge. Also preferably small so it fits my hands better
Off-topic: How can you average 43.3 and have a best of 19.92?! I average 35 and my best is 25. I think it's 'cause I use Ortega.
Also off-topic: does anybody want to explain to me how to put a signature on the bottom of all of your posts?
42maelstrom
about the 19.92 record, that was just an extremely lucky solve-I skipped oll AND pll
storebought
Regular
Hey guys I have a decent collection of cubes but i would like some more 3x3x3's so what are dome great classic cubes that are still widely available and able to be used as a legitimate speedcube. (no Dayans pls)
Noahaha
blindmod
AV and F-II are both a lot of fun.
42maelstrom
Member
My brother's going to get a stickerless Zhanchi and I'm just going to get another 4x4. That helped a lot though, thanks
So, now the question! What 4x4 should I get? I just want something relatively cheap and somewhat better than a Rubiks Revenge. Also preferably small so it fits my hands better. Something eastsheen-sized I saw theirs are pretty small but the corner cutting of the eastsheen doesn't seem all that great.
does anybody want to explain to me how to put a signature on the bottom of all of your posts?
sorry for the double post I feel like nobody would reply with an answer if I left it semi-answered.
42maelstrom
So, now the question! What 4x4 should I get? I just want something relatively cheap and somewhat better than a Rubiks Revenge. Also preferably small so it fits my hands better. Something eastsheen-sized I saw theirs are pretty small but the corner cutting of the eastsheen doesn't seem all that great.
does anybody want to explain to me how to put a signature on the bottom of all of your posts?
sorry for the double post I feel like nobody would reply with an answer if I left it semi-answered.
42maelstrom
BlueDevil
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^^Posted yesterday...
ketchuphater999
Veteran
mf8 legend. out of the box they're pretty sucky, but once you lube it it's a good speedcube.
ndm13
Member
I am thinking about getting shengshou 6x6 because v cubes a clickey and hard to turn when you first get them do they get better than a shengshou over time, and are they worth the money.
SweetSolver
Veteran
V-Cubes are pretty good, although I'd go for a Shengshou. They glide better in my opinion.
Ninja Storm
Veteran
Get a Shengshou. They're much better out of the box, but are a bit slower than modded V-cubes.
Modded V-cube>Shengshou>Regular V-Cube
Remember, the mod takes a lot of work. Don't have this mod be your first, or else you'll have a 6x6 that ended up like mine:in the trash.
Modded V-cube>Shengshou>Regular V-Cube
Remember, the mod takes a lot of work. Don't have this mod be your first, or else you'll have a 6x6 that ended up like mine:in the trash.
storebought
Regular
Which of the three is better and more fun, also what about the haiyan cube
Reprobate
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I like the springy feel of my Alpha, but I was very disappointed with the FII. Turns feel slow and clunky, and the sticker quality was the worst I've seen by far. I haven't tried the others, but I think the Zhanchi is worth the price difference, even for a slower cuber like me.
ketchuphater999
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The haiyan cube or the haiyan memory cube?
