Questions About Eastsheens

[minsarker]

So, I have been using a rubiks 4x4 up until now. I got an ES 4x4 and ES 5x5 and they are in my possession. Right out of the box they are smooth and feel great and dont seem to lock up.

I read and heard that ES cubes do loosen up and when they do, they can never be fixed. Questions are:

Do I need to lube or mod or sand or anything to make my cube better? ( Im pretty sure no, but making sure)

How many solves/use till the cube dies on me? (rough estimate, like is it 50 or 5000)

Should I work on purposefully cutting corners and odd turns to make it used to it or just let it happen over time?


Also any other advice is GREATLY appreciated! Thanks!

 

[Odin]

Not true dude with this http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8299&highlight=4x4+to+lose you ES 4x4 will never die

 

[minsarker]

haha thanks! just posted that didnt he lol

 

[Odin]

Yup, but make sure you use the search function before you make a post any way a ES should last you a long time before you have to mod it

 

[minsarker]

I usually do try to use the search forum first, this time I tried but couldnt find the detailed answers im looking for

Thanks, and its mainly the third question that i couldnt find exactly

 

[Odin]

Oh, for your 3rd question each cube is diffrent in its own way. the "life" of your cubes will very but it dosent matter becuse you can always fix it.

 

[daniel0731ex]

Wow, i think this is the first time in my life that somebody mention my thread in ANY forum XD



man, it feels so good

 

[Hadley4000]

I am satisfied with ES, though they are prone to wearing out.

I suggest lubing it, but wait till about 10-20 solves before you do it. It takes while to wear out, pending on the amount of solves. On my old ES, it lasted me about 6 months, with frequent use, before it turned to total ****.

Worth it, but it is not a lasting cube.