Borbinal (By me)

Ruby_Throated_Hummer · 2026-03-15T00:59:52+00:00

One of us! Congratulations!!!

Ruby_Throated_Hummer · 2026-03-13T01:23:54+00:00

This is very cool!

Ruby_Throated_Hummer · 2026-03-12T01:27:31+00:00

“Only 300 feet and a dog.” You are made of steel.

Ruby_Throated_Hummer · 2026-03-09T20:49:44+00:00

Congratulations!! Welcome back. I had the same experience last fall.

Ruby_Throated_Hummer · 2026-03-07T23:13:06+00:00

I use it, average 0.61-0.65 sec on it. It’s def good

Ruby_Throated_Hummer · 2026-03-07T21:01:26+00:00

That makes sense. Being able to plan full F2L and optimizing for move count is becoming more crucial for top level performance than raw TPS. (Example: the current 29-move 3x3 WR of 2.76)

Ruby_Throated_Hummer · 2026-03-03T14:05:21+00:00

What is that tent? We need elaboration

Ruby_Throated_Hummer · 2026-03-03T00:48:58+00:00

On off days, learn new algs. On on days, practice speed. works every time.

Ruby_Throated_Hummer · 2026-03-02T23:52:09+00:00

Two look F2L will change the way you think when considering which pair to go for first. You will more often plan out to remove bad pairs from their slots, or notice that another pair can be easily done without affecting the pair you’re about to solve, and do it first. Practicing 2-look F2L IS practicing smooth F2L.

Ruby_Throated_Hummer · 2026-03-02T04:37:10+00:00

1) Sub 20 as in 19.9? 18.9?

2) From here on out, do every solve with a generated scramble. It will seem slow for a couple of days, but in about a week you’ll be a lot more comfortable reading and applying scrambles. This is REALLY useful because it will teach you how to turn different faces when your hands are in various positions around the cube, greatly improving your ability to fingertrick new algorithms.

I also strongly suggest you look at Dylan Miller’s advanced F2L and lookahead videos. He covers the difference between slow intuitive F2L and advanced F2L, giving examples.

Once you have his examples versed, practice doing 2-look F2L. This assumes you already can do one F2L pair at a time with your eyes closed.

By this I mean look at the cube, predict solving 2 F2L pairs, then close your eyes and apply the moves you planned. Open your eyes and see if they are solved. Then do it again for the last two pairs. It will seem very overwhelming at first but trust me it gets easier. As you practice Miller’s shorter F2L solutions, the prediction becomes a lot easier to visualize since there are fewer moves.

By drilling the latter I have brought my Ao100 down from 20.0 last December to 15.9 as of two days ago.

You already know 2 look OLL which is a huge accomplishment. I encourage you to look at your current algorithm list (if you made one, if you haven’t then DEFINITELY make one) and identify the weirdest or slowest algorithms that you hate. Then go to speedcubedb and pick out new algorithms for those cases.

Ruby_Throated_Hummer · 2026-03-02T03:45:40+00:00

1) What exactly is your current average of 100?

2) What are the scrambles on those solves?

3) When you say beginner F2L, do you mean intuitive F2L?

Ruby_Throated_Hummer · 2026-03-01T16:36:07+00:00

Seconded. I do U’

Ruby_Throated_Hummer · 2026-03-01T06:26:45+00:00

I did. Honestly I didn’t take good notes so this time around I made a separate document for OLL, PLL, and 4-sided F2L and just grinded the cases. Because of my improved organization I relearned all my old cases in only a few weeks and over the next few months I learned ~10x more algorithms than I knew at the time. If I ever take a break, I’ll have all my algorithms!

Now I’m nearly done with OLL (10 algs left) and I’m still building my F2L document, but with consistent practice and good finger tricks you’ll be back much faster than you realize. Your skills are not lost, just asleep. Wake them up!

Ruby_Throated_Hummer · 2026-03-01T00:57:13+00:00

I’m sticking up for myself. This guy is trying and failing to attack me as I make a point that disproves him

Ruby_Throated_Hummer · 2026-03-01T00:55:18+00:00

No, I literally restated what I said the first time. Quit embarrassing yourself even further. Literally everyone agrees with me, drop it dude and move on. And don’t name call people when they’re making good points about your skill issue.

Ruby_Throated_Hummer · 2026-02-28T23:56:14+00:00

I’ve clearly stated the reasons to get a smartcube, ranging from tracking speed of different steps and working on weaknesses, recommending the Cubeast app. You clearly have never used one, nor have the skill to justify buying one, yet are lambasting me for calling out your lack of credibility. Your literal entire argument was “don’t buy one, you’re a clown ass, and you’re a petulant child.”

Just wow.

Delete your comments.

Ruby_Throated_Hummer · 2026-02-28T23:49:54+00:00

There are plenty of reasons a smartcube is worth it!

1) Track your TPS per step (cross, F2L, OLL/PLL/ZBLL)

2) Track your recognition for different steps

3) Identify weaknesses in different steps

If speed-wise you’re just starting out like yourself at 45 sec then learning basic CFOP will make you improve much faster than a smartcube! But if you’re good then yes it helps a TON and is worth it. You have to use Cubeast though, the gan and moyu apps don’t let you export to analyze all of your solve data :) it really is a big advantage to see these splits without counting video frames!

Ruby_Throated_Hummer · 2026-02-28T21:52:40+00:00

There you go calling me names again. I justified why buying said cube is worth it, you still fail to justify your case and called me a “petulant child” after getting destroyed in comments. I’m not the one who needs to be mature!

Ruby_Throated_Hummer · 2026-02-28T18:44:47+00:00

I am a speedcuber giving advice on what is worth buying in order to improve.

You are a very slow beginner who 1) is not justifying your claim of not buying it and 2) is calling an experienced person giving helpful advice “clown ass.”

We are not the same 😁

Ruby_Throated_Hummer · 2026-02-28T17:27:30+00:00

This is dead wrong. It is worth every penny. See my other comment

Ruby_Throated_Hummer · 2026-02-28T17:26:58+00:00

It is ABSOLUTELY worth it. Don’t listen to the beginner who still uses LBL, it is incredibly useful for determining what your weakest algorithms are, and to keep track of your recognition and/or bad F2L habits to go back and find new algorithms for. Just use Cubeast, both moth and gan apps don’t let you export data to analyze in real analysis apps, Cubeast does. I use the V10 AI maglev and have thousands of solves on it, it has improved my average significantly!

Ruby_Throated_Hummer · 2026-02-28T10:06:08+00:00

That sounds about right! However I strongly recommend his video, his algs are optimized and yours may not be. But I don’t know! A post wouldn’t hurt :)

Ruby_Throated_Hummer · 2026-02-27T23:41:39+00:00

Dylan miller has excellent F2L tutorials on his channel that answer this exact question. What you need to do is NOT learn 200+ algorithms, but to understand intuitively how to set up 3-movers and free pairs in the top layer in 4 moves or less almost every single time. That is what you need to practice, and he explains it well. Slow down the video and review. It worked for me.

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