--- In [email protected], "washyourmonkey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > is there anyone else out there there that uses the petrus method that > could give me some pointers that might help me break the 30 limit. im > curently doing low to mid 30's and just about every vid ive seen is > someone using fridrich. > > oh and are there any good timer apps for linux or any at all for that > matter? >
I use the Petrus method and average 22-24 seconds with it. I've got several sub-20 averages and sub-15 times, too... I don't know if these advice help, but let's hope so: 1. Practice a lot doing the 2x2x2-box, you should try to do it in less than 8 moves. I guess I average something like 6 moves, but I'm not sure. 2. During the inspection time, you should be able to plan out a bit father than the 2x2x2, at least you should know which 2x2x3 you are going to build. Also practicing to do the whole 2x2x3-block blindfolded helps. 3. Don't always choose the fastest way to flip the edges in step 3. I, for example, combine steps 3 and 4a quite often. 4. Learn some algs for the last pair, though this is not necessary. 5. For the LL, I highly recommend using OLL and PLL. At least I find it better than COLL and PLL. 6. Practice going for fewest moves, you may find useful shortcuts or other tricks. - Johannes ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> 1.2 million kids a year are victims of human trafficking. Stop slavery. http://us.click.yahoo.com/WpTY2A/izNLAA/yQLSAA/MXMplB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/speedsolvingrubikscube/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
