Sunday, November 16, 2008

4x4 single, first 2x2 BLD

PB 4x4 single solve of 2:03.72!

This was a "hand scramble."

The solve was quite faster than what I normally get. The centers took 20 seconds (usually it's 35+). I don't know how long the edges took but it was a little bit faster than normal. Then, the 3x3 phase was REALLY bad. I don't know how long it took but it was probably like 35+ seconds. I had LOTS of lockups.

Well, I'm really happy about this solve. I'm surprised I got this fast because I'm using a Rubik's 4x4 that locks up A LOT which usually slows me down. I'm going to be practicing 4x4 more to prepare for the Westchester Fall 2008. Later I will also be practicing 2x2, 3x3, 3x3 OH, 3x3 BLD, 5x5, and Magic.

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I did my first successful 2x2 BLD solve! Here is the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGhG5yu-NYI

Believe it or not, this is also my first full attempt at solving the entire 2x2 cube blindfolded!

Scrambling: 0:05
Memorization: 0:30
Solving: 1:30

Scramble:
U2 B2 L2 U2 D' B2 U L D2 U R' F2 U L2 U' F U' D L2 D L D2 L B2 D2