Race to sub X on a 2x2

[LeeryLangers]

The reason why I constantly get DNFs is because that my cube can't support my "fast" J perm. And buying another 2x2 isn't a good idea either. I'm not allowed to.

Well, in my opinion (though I'm not fast whatsoever) is that you're gonna need good hardware to get faster at 2x2. Turning quickly is a must.

 

[LightFlame_]

Round 134
Method: LBL/Ortega/Varasano
Cube: 2x2 Dayan Zhanchi
Race to Sub 10
1. 7.69
2. 9.41
3. (10.12)
4. 6.75
5. 6.06
6. 7.90
7. 4.86
8. (3.29)
9. 3.52
10. 5.32
11. 4.42
12. 5.40
Ao12: 6.13
Sub10 Goal = Finished!!
hot dang these times are good
anyway, i feel as if these times are more suitable for 3x3. d moves, l moves, and b moves are often not allowed for 2x2 scrambles.

 

[LightFlame_]

The reason why I constantly get DNFs is because that my cube can't support my "fast" J perm. And buying another 2x2 isn't a good idea either. I'm not allowed to.

have you tried switching to t perm? im more comfortable with them

 

[tnk351]

have you tried switching to t perm? im more comfortable with them

OK, I'll try that.

 

[LightFlame_]

OK, I'll try that.

also, when you get the chance, buy a good cube

(my recommendation would be a dayan zhanchi and break it in with a few hundred solves(or less) but thats jus' my humble opinion)

 

[tnk351]

also, when you get the chance, buy a good cube

(my recommendation would be a dayan zhanchi and break it in with a few hundred solves(or less) but thats jus' my humble opinion)

OK, I will buy that (if it's available).

 

[LightFlame_]

thecubicle.us is usually where i buy cubes but you can buy the 2x2 really anywhere

 

[Duncan Bannon]

The new plastic Dayan cubes aren't good. Only old plastic, and those are quite pricy. These days most people say there are much better 2x2's. I use a MF2S. Its a great budget cube. Any Pro Shop/Cubicle Labs/Cosmic/Supernova 2x2 should be quite fine. But if you want to keep all your body parts, I like the MF2S and the Wuxia/Wuxia M is considered a very fine 2x2.

 

[LightFlame_]

I dont know if my zhanchi is old plastic or new plastic but it works just fine

 

[tnk351]

My local internet cube store doesn't have that much cubes. But I will try to find a good one. Note: I'm not allowed to use internet stores from other countries.

 

[LeeryLangers]

I use a Fangshi Xinghen, but other solid 2x2s include the Wuxia, Chuwen, Gan249, and Weipo.

have you tried switching to t perm? im more comfortable with them

I, personally, can not do a T perm on a 2x2. I’ve really tried. I also can’t do the <RUF> J perm, I opt for the <RUL> one instead. Come to think of it, my Y perm isn’t exactly lock-up free either

 

[RedTopCuber]

Round 134
Method: LBL/Ortega/CLL
Cube: QiYi WuXia M
Sub 5

avg of 12: 4.08

Time List:
1. 3.46
2. 3.63
3. 3.64
4. 4.74
5. 4.83
6. 3.25
7. 4.20
8. 5.03
9. 3.44
10. (3.25)
11. (5.34)
12. 4.62

 

[tnk351]

I also can’t do the <RUF> J perm, I opt for the <RUL> one instead.

I learned that RUL algorithm when I started cubing.

 

[LightFlame_]

i just do ruf j perm with my left hand

My local internet cube store doesn't have that much cubes.

what store is it

(note: you dont have to tell me.)

 

[tnk351]

*not telling*

 

[muchacho]

Round 134 Results
Duncan Bannon - sub-3.8 - 3.3775 [3/3]
cubeshepherd - sub-2.8 - 2.59 [1/3]
LeeryLangers - sub-3.5 - 4.69
tnk351 - sub-6 - 6.884
LightFlame_ - sub-10 - 6.13
tigermaxi - sub-5 - 4.08 [1/3]

Congrats @Duncan Bannon

Round 135 Scrambles
1 B' L F' U L' D2 F U
2 R B2 R2 D B' U' L U2
3 U2 R' B' L2 F L' U2 L'
4 U' L U' L U' L2 F2 U' L U2
5 U' R U' L F2 U' L' U2 F
6 D' R U' F' U F' L F2
7 B' D B' L2 F' R F2 L' U
8 F' D2 B L' U2 L2 D' L'
9 L' F2 U F' R U2 F' L F'
10 D' F R' F L U2 F2 L U2
11 R D2 L' B L' B U' L' U2
12 U F R2 F' L B2 L2 U2 F'

 

[Duncan Bannon]

R135
Sub 3
Ao12- 3.97 0/3
1. 3.62
2. (7.733)
3. 2.749
4. 3.438
5. 3.554
6. 3.805
7. 4.578
8. 4.079
9. 3.784
10. (2.332)
11. 4.415
12. 5.956+

 

[MCuber]

Round 135
Sub-4 (Varasano/Ortega)
Ao12: 4.768

1. 7.275
2. 3.985
3. 3.670
4. 3.741
5. 6.171+
6. 4.604
7. 5.675
8. 5.656
9. 3.837
10. 3.306
11. 6.528
12. 3.816

 

[cubeshepherd]

Round 135
Sub 2.8
avg of 12: 2.34 2/3 Solves 6-10 was a Ao5 1.94

Time List:
1. 2.34
2. (3.15)
3. 2.35
4. 2.70
5. 2.61
6. 2.25
7. 1.82
8. 1.75
9. 2.53
10. (1.19)
11. 2.82
12. 2.26

 

[Reprobate]

Round 135
sub-10
avg = 10.86

1. 10.62
2. 9.77
3. 10.78
4. 11.39
5. 15.94
6. 5.55
7. (DNF)
8. 12.55
9. 8.83
10. 4.44
11. 14.68
12. 8.48