Zangetsu
I am the master of my Fate.
if u r not a Rcube collector (like Rcuber) then I suggest get the excellent quality cube other than playskool
if u r not a Rcube collector (like Rcuber) then I suggest get the excellent quality cube other than playskool
OP
There are two types of cubes.
1. Standard
2. DIY (also assembled)
1. Standard ones are funskook, local Chinese ones.
these Chinese ones are surprisingly smoother at first due to a lube pre applied in the factory. Funskool doesn't have any lube, if you handle the cube properly then it will get a little smoother over a few weeks, otherwise it will get very tight and loose interest in cubing. Avoid ₹20 ones, they will break within a week(or few days). Its possible to mod the Funskool ones to make it much smoother, but newbies may destroy the cube if not properly done. Most speed cubers don't prefer these cubes as its difficult to achieve lower times with these.
2. DIY Cubes - you can take apart all parts and assemble it back. one can adjust the tension in these, almost all speedcubers prefer these.
There are many models available at different budgets and colors (transparent included). Most companies which make these compete against each other for the worlds fastest cube title (or at least the record).
I have two Dayan Guhong, Alpha V, Couple of Cube4You, and others. I had one Type F-II which I gave to ico.
if you are starting to learn cubing then I would recommend Type F-II, its fast/smooth and cheap too, if you are serious then Dayan Zhanchi or Guhong V2.
This thread has almost all cubes listed Lightake Official Store--Full Of Surprise!47% OFF!!
Go through this thread also .. it has very good info about different brand cubes(mostly Alpha Cubes).
*www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthr...arification-of-the-Naming-of-the-Alpha-Series
1. Standard
2. DIY (also assembled)
1. Standard ones are funskook, local Chinese ones.
these Chinese ones are surprisingly smoother at first due to a lube pre applied in the factory. Funskool doesn't have any lube, if you handle the cube properly then it will get a little smoother over a few weeks, otherwise it will get very tight and loose interest in cubing. Avoid ₹20 ones, they will break within a week(or few days). Its possible to mod the Funskool ones to make it much smoother, but newbies may destroy the cube if not properly done. Most speed cubers don't prefer these cubes as its difficult to achieve lower times with these.
2. DIY Cubes - you can take apart all parts and assemble it back. one can adjust the tension in these, almost all speedcubers prefer these.
There are many models available at different budgets and colors (transparent included). Most companies which make these compete against each other for the worlds fastest cube title (or at least the record).
I have two Dayan Guhong, Alpha V, Couple of Cube4You, and others. I had one Type F-II which I gave to ico.
if you are starting to learn cubing then I would recommend Type F-II, its fast/smooth and cheap too, if you are serious then Dayan Zhanchi or Guhong V2.
This thread has almost all cubes listed Lightake Official Store--Full Of Surprise!47% OFF!!
Go through this thread also .. it has very good info about different brand cubes(mostly Alpha Cubes).
*www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthr...arification-of-the-Naming-of-the-Alpha-Series
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Shah
Cyborg Agent
sygeek
Technomancer
Which one would you recommend to an amateur?
OP
I think I had seen one similar to this model in the local store *shop.scmu.in/index.php?route=product/product&path=59_65&product_id=193 . if you can find it locally then buy it.
if you are willing to order then F-II but you have to be a but careful as its a very delicate cube, Cube4you is more rugged and good too, but corner cutting is not that great(wont be necessary if you are just starting), the best would be Dayan cubes, AFAIK nothing performs as theirs. its not necessary that you have to take the latest Zanchi model,
EDIT: I see that SCMU has good collection of cubes. and they also stock Silicone lube which are better than Maru Lube. I will update the OP with info and solution links.
OP
If you can afford then buy Mini Zhanchi Mini ZhanChi - 50mm
or Ghost Hand V2 Ghost Hand v2
I think I will also order one Ghost Hand for myself..
ajayritik
Technomancer
What about the funskool one?
sygeek
Technomancer
Woah, that's really cheap. Is that better than the funskool one? I'm not a starter though, already know how to solve but with 1+ minutes time.
OP
I would not recommend that.
get Zhanchi 55mm or regular one and learn CFOP method. CFOP - Speedsolving.com Wiki
check Badmephisto's tutorial for advanced techniques. badmephisto - YouTube
sygeek
Technomancer
What about the other one "V2 Ghost Hand v2" you recommended? That one's much cheaper..
OP
Yes you can use it too, once you get the hang of CFOP you can buy the Dayan ones.
OP
I never saw something like that megamix before. jez..I can't even solve a 3x3 pattern.
Is it possible to solve one without taking any external inputs , tricks , etc.(considering the guy is a complete amateur ) ??
3x3 or megaminx ?
if a person tries to solve each side of the 3x3 then he would fail, AFAIK only 3 sides can be done like this, but if he tries to solve it layer by layer then its possible.
Hrishi
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3x3 , ofcourse. megamix is out of the question.
I only tried RCube for couple of days and was able to solve couple of blocks , I mean make a T pattern on all sides. I had no idea about it though.I bought a l-cheap one while travelling.
I will buy a standard one , and will try again.
Hrishi
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You mean learn or self-discover. ?one can learn to solve a cube within two days. one of my friend even solved it in 6 hrs straight. megaminx looks difficult but if you know how to solve 3x3 then its is very easy (till the last layer
OP
^^ even the world record holder was able to solve by learning on the internet. Finding your own solution is a feat. A Rubik's has ~43 quintillion combinations. but unless you know how to do actually move the pieces and put it in correct places you wont be able to do it without help. only a few thousand people would have solved on their own. there are lot of material on the internet, go through it if possible.
OP
call them up and check , you ordered from scmu?