[Unofficial] Rubik's Magic avgof12 3.15 ( I know i suck. tips?)

[rubiksczar]

 

[Enter]

use stackmat
and faster technic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeTXwU8J_sQ

 

[That70sShowDude]

1. use stackmat
2. learn how to turn
3. use lingao or cubetwist magic
4. practice

when your timer gets to the current WR, you didn't even do anything yet, lol

 

[Zeat]

lol.......
STACK!!

 

[rubiksczar]

I don't have a stackmat! is there anything I can use in place of a stackmat? something cheap?

 

[That70sShowDude]

Just use a flat surface to get the motions down, you don't really need to time it right now.

 

[Zarxrax]

If you just practice for an hour or two, you will probably knock a second off that time...

 

[avgdi]

If you just practice for an hour or two, you will probably knock a second off that time...

This.

I got my first sub2 after 2 hours of practice.

Also, pick it up faster.

 

[qqwref]

There is absolutely no use in practicing the Magic without a stackmat or similar flat surface. Learning the motions of how to pick it up and put it down quickly and consistently is almost as essential as actually learning how to solve the puzzle quickly.

As far as the actual technique, here's Patrick Jameson's video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrG1dMzQT60

 

[Mike Hughey]

There is absolutely no use in practicing the Magic without a stackmat or similar flat surface. Learning the motions of how to pick it up and put it down quickly and consistently is almost as essential as actually learning how to solve the puzzle quickly.

Actually, that brings up an interesting point. I almost always practice Magic on a surface that's about 6 inches higher than the typical tables that are used at competitions. And that can make a really big difference. I should really find a table a more appropriate height to practice on. In competition, I'm always too far from the table when standing, and too close to the table when sitting.