Transitioning from edge-pairing to 3x3 step for big cubes??

[AvidCuber]

I searched for this, but couldn't find it, so please forgive me if there has already been something about this...

So, anyway, I was wondering what the best way to transition from the reduction step to the 3x3 step on bigger cubes. Whenever I solve big cubes, I always spend at least a few seconds looking around after I'm done with edge pairing to find the best side to solve on (I am color neutral). Should I look ahead from the edge pairing step to see which side would be best, or is it just better to stay to a fixed side for big cubes?

Thanks!!

 

[irontwig]

You could practice some 3x3 solves without inspection, but lookahead is of course always good.

 

[Kirjava]

If you used Yau, you could choose your cross side during inspection.

 

[joey]

Just from the last few edges, look to see which edges you can see the most of.

 

[masterofthebass]

If you used Yau, you could choose your cross side during inspection.

4x4 is hardly a big cube.


on point, this is probably my worst thing about big cube solving. My cross on 5-7 is just atrocious, and that sets me up for bad 3x3 solves.

 

[Kirjava]

Hey, you can use Yau on 5x5x5, too.

 

[Escher]

Hey, you can use Yau on 5x5x5, too.

Mmm, and Sandwich on 9x9.

 

[Kirjava]

Come on, it isn't that bad