Short events timekeeping

[Cuber987]

Is it just me or is there actually a difference in time when using cstimer vs a physical timer for short events? (namely 2x2, skewb, pyra)

 

[Discomantis]

When you don't use a stackmat, your pickup and stop times are significantly shorter. This is why the 2x2 WB is 0.26. (Correct me if I'm wrong.) You can save 0.3ish off your average by using a keyboard. You can also save 0.3ish off your average by drilling your pickups on stackmat. This matters a lot for events like 2x2 and it can turn somebody who averages low 3 to just barely sub 3. (You can do this by putting the cube very close to the timer and to train yourself to grip the cube in the right way. Just don't have the cube touching the timer, as that's illegal.)

 

[abunickabhi]

It is better to use a Stackmat in order to know your real global average.

Keyboard timing is not that clean for short events (solve time <10 seconds).

 

[a_cuber04]

When you're timing with a keyboard, do you hold the cube with the other hand while starting/stopping the timer?

 

[CatSharked]

When you're timing with a keyboard, do you hold the cube with the other hand while starting/stopping the timer?

That is what I do but it breaks many WCA regulations