I Race Myself From My First Ever Cubing Comp!

The Valk 3 was the first cube I ever used in a comp, and its successor has just been released. I share some thoughts about it, then rewind time to try out the same first five solves I ever completed in an official competition.
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Scrambles:
#1 U B' U' F R' U' D' R2 F2 L U' D B2 R2 F2 B2 U2 D' F2 L2 D2
#2 U' R2 U' L2 F2 D' F2 R2 U2 L U F' R F' U' L' F' L2 B' U'
#3 U2 F2 L2 U2 F2 L2 R2 U B D' L F2 R' D' R2 B U F' D2
#4 R2 D2 R2 D' F2 U2 L2 U' L D' L' U' L F D F' U' L'
#5 B' U R L2 F B2 U B' L D' L D2 F D2 L2 B' U2 B U2 D2
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[@dailypuzzles]

We actually forgot to revert the code to the usual 10%, so it still gives you 12% off.. whoopies! May aswell leave it running for the rest of the month now.

[@eddieartze8971]

DailyPuzzles thanks and 😂 LOL

[@typhoeus7774]

Thanks dailypuzzles lol

[@mccardrixx5289]

Awesome!

[@Marcuslopez99]

Ok cool

[@juanxxx3757]

Who got fired😂

[@KardTrickKid]

Tingman: What will they think of next for the magnets? My brain: *MAGNETIC LUBE*

[@kumaraswamykesavaraj9565]

After reading your comment My brain:MAGNETIC CORE,MAGNETIC SPRING SYSTEM

[@4ccuber945]

@@kumaraswamykesavaraj9565 well a magnetic core would reduce flexing of the cube

[@rileychong7459]

Kumaraswamy Kesavaraj there is actually magnetic spring system

[@rileychong7459]

Kumaraswamy Kesavaraj it’s called maglev tenstions

[@brengeldelacruz8866]

Magnetic cubies

[@Shaquille69355]

I tried out the scrambles! Solve 1: 20.07 Solve 2: 18.06 Solve 3: 24.89 Solve 4: 18.74 Solve 5: 21.53 I use 2 look oll and pll. Great Video Tingman!

[@zazu.jm1]

I use beginners method for first two layers and use 2 look oll and 2 look pll but I still average around 22 seconds👻 Should I learn f2l?🧐

[@pavanm2927]

@@zazu.jm1 you should

[@reselleo]

Zayan Jacob Yep i switched to f2l a year ago and im sub 10 now

[@zazu.jm1]

Luckily I’m in self isolation so I have lots of time to learn!😂

[@reselleo]

Zayan Jacob If u want any tips im happy to help

[@Sula_Mareska]

Would you be able to do a ”how I learned F2L” video like your OLL and PLL videos? I just haven’t been able to find something that works for me, and your previous videos were very useful

[@CubingB]

Sula Mareska J Perms intuitive f2l in 6 mins vid

[@Sula_Mareska]

Thank you! I’ll be sure to check it out

[@CubingB]

Sula Mareska J Perm has some really good tutorials, enjoy!

[@yeen4204]

because f2l is so intuitive, I feel like it's impossible to do a 'how I learned f2l' video because almost everybody can always improve more in f2l. That being said, I can give one significant tip that I find to be great for improving f2l: do slow solves and try and look for the optimal f2l solutions. when you aren't timing it's a lot easier to learn. Then, in timed solves, you can take the solutions you found in slow solves and apply them there.

[@bensilashi8262]

@@yeen4204 Jperms F2L videos really helped a lot for me Also solve critiques and breakdowns.

[@astro-cuber8487]

Here are my solves of your's scramble 1. 19.59 2. 21.93 3. 19.74 4. 23.33 5. 23.60 I am 15yo and use 2 look oll and 2 look pll.

[@hayzonyt608]

Woah I use 2 look Oll and pll and I avg 35 is there anything you do besides 2 look oll and pll cause I wanna get better

[@NEOOOOOOON]

my average is 55s

[@tranl1050]

Cubing_cuberYT Hi. I’ve learnt full OLL and PLL and average around 14 seconds but i think this will still apply to you. Just practise tonnes of solves. You’ll get better at recognising cases over time and you will slowly but surely decrease your pauses. Using 4LLL i managed to get down to 20 seconds before switching to full oll and pll

[@biconsi5460]

Here are my times 1. 17.33 2. 18.42 3. 19.28 4. 19.34 5. 18.24 I am 12 years old and use full pll + About 15 olls

[@astro-cuber8487]

@@hayzonyt608 In cubing good f2l is the key to success. Practice f2l a lot so that it will store in your muscle memory and you will be able to execute cases really fast.

[@jleewyd6906]

I completely understand what your talking about in this vid your amazing videos inspire me everyday to keep grinding on times and I went from using beginners method and averaging 1 min and a half to moving to CFOP and now averaging 23.66 seconds thank you so much for inspiring me and a lot of others keep up the grind

[@LukiTruki]

I have an Valk M i need to get this, thanks for the information ! :D and in Daily Puzzles with your code

[@dylanulyssesjamesthomas6129]

Brisbane Winter 2018 was also my first competition, so it's cool to see how far we've both come since then!

[@paulhaworth8411]

Great vid Tingman. My time for those solves: approx 3 min, but 3 days ago my solve time was + ♾️

[@sebwalker275]

That was a great video! I found it very inspirational

[@jaque3901]

Here are my 5 solves for your scrambles - My average is 21 seconds 20.76 19.07 18.91 22.34 19.87 Pretty good for me!

[@iansoutha1476]

wow you've come a long way. Not only in speedcubing, but your channel exploded

[@MikeShi291]

Such a positive message, love ur vids!

[@20-satyavankay46]

2:22 the orange is very red

[@Jaaaash10k]

Saltcheese only on the stickered version or it might just be lighting

[@crispynuggets1580]

Saltcheese the orange on stickered is the same as the orange on any other moyu/qiyi puzzles. Still real bright tho

[@Karlenk0]

It great to see how much you've improved from 2018. i wish you ti improve for the next coming year. Maybe you'll become sub 15

[@eyecube1592]

Great video! I just filmed an unboxing of the Valk 3 Elite! I own a GAN Air SM and still waiting for my GAN XS to arrive but I have been playing with the Valk lately. Hope to upload my video soon. Cheers!

[@Meow_dasKatze]

For me it's crazy to even look back a month, because thats when I restarted cubing and started learning CFOP instead of just the beginners method. In this one month my time dropped by about 30 seconds. At first i avaraged about 55 seconds and now I'm nearly at 25. I learned beginners F2L and 2 Look PLL and OLL in 3 Days, learned a bit of advanced F2L and am currently in the work of learning full PLL (only 8 out of 21 cases left to learn) It's just so much improvement, but basically so little time. I think I can be proud of myself for that improvement

[@goodwinadalla8828]

Keep up the good work man

[@t_tallie]

past you is exactly like present me just when i thought mr tingmans videos couldn't get anymore wholesome i discovered this one.

[@mccardrixx5289]

*The Valk 3 Elite M is a brilliant cube!!!*

[@crimson3362]

i wanna know where i can get the hoodie you were wearing in that comp with that weird music note, it looks super cool

[@cubingcomet]

Great work

[@edanmaor]

Great video, as usual. I'm very interested in you creating more tutorial-style content, or just talking about how you practice to improve your times. You're in an interesting position since you're not one of the crazy sub-9 solvers or anything, but you're still ahead of a lot of people like me (I average around 22 seconds). Plus, I have a feeling you'd be pretty great at tutorials :)

[@Tingman]

Edan Maor thanks for that suggestion. I’ll think about it. I have a couple of ideas for tutorials but I find them generally harder to plan and film. But I’ll definitely keep this in mind!

[@James-ky7ev]

Hi! I'm having trouble with tightening the screw when changing springs.. I dont know when to stop tightening the screw becuase it does not have a definite stop...so i might over tighten it. Do you have any idea how to tighten it?

[@iceboxcookie6683]

You seem to have improved a lot 👍.

[@GravityKnight]

I was never a strong magnets kinda guy... but here I am using the red magnets to compensate for the green springs. Tensioning was a real chore, and the QC is nowhere near Gan level. But... I love this cube.

[@jacobbrockert6953]

May sound lame but " i may not be where i want to be but at least i'm not where i use to be" really helped me out. I am a huge runner and well cuber of course and currently I have been dealing with injuries and I think i needed to hear that because sure i use to be running 2 times a day but now I am happy with running a few minutes a day without pain again because not too long ago I lost that. Great video love the content keep cubing. Also learning full OLL during lock down losing my mind.

[@Tingman]

Sorry to hear about your injuries, that does sound very frustrating. But yeah it's amazing what a different perspective can do. All the best man.

[@zackh9589]

I tried out the scrambles and these were my times 1. 14.07 2. 13.58 3. 12.13 4. 13.32 5. 13.38 = 13.42 average of 5. I and 14 years old and I use 2 look oll. Great video again Tingman!

[@Kakikuke584]

Been waiting for like half an hour

[@_daissh_]

IT'S ON! YAY! Except I have to go, which is just depressing.

[@marcussterling6065]

gotany tips to buy a good budget 3x3 bc im thinkng of buying the valk 3 or the gan air master wich one do u thin i should cop??

[@Notyurr]

How do I break the sub 30 barrier? I always get a couple high 20s, and then the next few solves are low 30s

[@waynelok6831]

I wanted to watch it when it premiered but I’m in California so I could only watch it now

[@elan1378]

People: Making normal comments. Me: He has 2 kids?

[@carsoncuber5827]

how do you see scrambles from a previous tournament? I want to do the same thing as he did but I don't know how.

[@sappph9363]

if you wanted to have the same magnet strength (gan 356xs strong magnets) what would the settings be on the valk

[@tuckerr5229]

how much does the Valk Elite and the QiYi MS. I am a big fan of the QiYi MS and I am wondering if the Elite is better.....

[@anythingispossible3678]

What blindfolded method do you use? Please reply! 😊 Love your content.

[@AlfredSpeedcuber]

I think the first video that I’ve watched in this channel was you organizing a comp for the first time

[@jhxy_r6]

Happy new year also I was the first pyraminx 2x2 and 3x3 coulour newtral solve of the decade

[@Kakikuke584]

Yuus countdown

[@natemochrie2883]

Mr ting of man? Do you use look ahead? And how far do you plan during inspection? Love ur vids, btw

[@midoriyanoutanch.8874]

Hey tingman I wanted to ask u should I buy a YuXin little magic M or should I save more money for Gan Air

[@Tingman]

Reality With Sarcasm i think only you can answer that question! Depends if you want to save the money to get other things or you want to sink it all into one good cube.

[@TheMotorcycleBoss]

How does it compare to the wrm 2020?

[@iceboxcookie6683]

Yess ting

[@AANawi39]

Hey Tingman, can u please do a review about YJ MGC elite 3 by 3 V3....?

[@leviathan2303]

I got my first 4x4 for Christmas and I learned how to solve in the same day I got it

[@jaque3901]

Really?

[@aliciasplaytime6905]

Same here with a 5 by 5

[@elijaht3452]

Same here with a 6 by 6

[@leviathan2303]

Wow 1 year since then dang

[@LukiTruki]

And i have see this like 1 million times

[@zorbusgorbus4686]

hey tingman what is the app you use for you timer

[@hayzonyt608]

Nice we’ve all come a long way

[@ruruqbr7893]

Just a quick question, how do you find the scrambles from your comp?

[@elliottperkins-speedcuber6727]

R U R' U' Cuber go to wcadb.net

[@myweirdsecondchannelwithap9070]

go to the comp and fhe scrambles section

[@gemgem3280]

What if i've never had a GAN cube before? I have the Valk Power M and some QiYi, but I've never tried a GAN. I'm just ten seconds away from being sub fifteen, and then i'll get one. I just don't want to spend a ton when I'm not that good yet.

[@KardTrickKid]

Get the gan r if you are not sure

[@mccardrixx5289]

*MATS VALK HIMSELF AND HIS CUBES ARE JUST AWESOME!!!!*

[@Coolms9]

magic D. Hi again

[@mccardrixx5289]

@@Coolms9 Ayy

[@Center-munchen]

Sick

[@marclim631]

Quality content.

[@typhoeus7774]

Yessssss

[@toadcubing1764]

how do you get the scrambles from the comps?

[@amarusayd7778]

I need help and tips.because my average is 1min and I’m not happy with it anytips

[@blindleader42]

Tingman, How long was it from your first solve to your first comp?

[@nahbus2033]

Grat improvment

[@Hello-kc7on]

The first scramble was really good

[@larang1197]

nice VID

[@juanxxx3757]

Question(might be a dumb question), but their is only one v-perm right

[@juicebox8638]

So sorry I missed the premiere Tingman! It is my birthday today and it would mean the world to me even if you just looked at this comment! I love your videos so much and I hope you have an amazing new year!

[@lumina_]

Happy birthday!

[@juicebox8638]

@@lumina_ Thanks!

[@Tingman]

Happy birthday!

[@lumina_]

tingman replied to you, you're now blessed

[@juicebox8638]

@@Tingman Thank you so much!!

[@maragathavalli9405]

Hi tingman. I use the qiyi warrior 3x3 ( 6 months of cubing and only 1cube in collection😢) and I am now averaging under 15sec. Can you recommend me a magnetic cube( under 35$) which would help me bring down my times. Please reply.

[@lucaskelchtermans1616]

RS3 M 2020

[@AnthonyRochester]

One practical tip here is to not rest your arms on the table when solving because it does slow you down.

[@anitanawale936]

Is GTS 3m performing good as first?

[@sebastianouth-aut9504]

You should do cubers.io, its a weekly online comp so it might help a little bit with comp nerves plus it's a lot of fun!

[@Tingman]

Sebastian Outh-Aut thanks for the suggestion!

[@friendlyboicartoons7452]

Sebastian Outh-Aut it’s not working on the timer soooo

[@sebastianouth-aut9504]

@@friendlyboicartoons7452 wdym

[@friendlyboicartoons7452]

Idk how to work the timer and show your times 🤷‍♂️

[@sebastianouth-aut9504]

@@friendlyboicartoons7452 you just use it like csTimer, hold down space bar to start and press it to stop

[@milancubes7020]

I averaged 52 at my first comp. I now average 15, and my oh pr average is 35. How I see it: improvement. People seem to be embarrassed to have bad results, and I still have bad results in squan and 7x7. But with a few more comps, I can show improvement.

[@victorious1111]

Hello Tingman,im about to buy a cube, which should i buy? The Gan 356 XS or the Valk Elite M? The price doesnt matter

[@perthcubes5664]

GAN XS

[@yuxinlittlemagic]

Depends, if you like a buttery smooth feel than buy the xs, but if you like a more valk feel buy the elite

[@Tingman]

The Valk is more stable (and therefore reliable, in a way). The Gan 356XS is more flexible, and therefore more forgiving. But it can be hard to control too. But yeah, like William said, you'll get a smoother buttery feeling with the XS.

[@jhxy_r6]

I forget about to what this as it went out

[@1974ekn]

Good evening Tingman and Olor! I would like to ask you my questions about these cubes maybe you will able to answer . Which one do you prefer more after several months using this stickerless Valk Elite M or GAN356 XS? Or maybe same Valk Elite M in black or MoYo GTS3M ? Thank you so much, have a nice day 😊

[@Tingman]

For me personally I still like the 356 XS more than all those others

[@1974ekn]

@@Tingman Thank you so much for your answer!

[@raytheboss4650]

I average 18 seconds and I got the following times with your scrambles.1. 13.037. 2. 17.138. 3. 15.771. 4. 13.896. 5. 14.288. The cross for these scrambles were so hard but the rest was very easy

[@KardTrickKid]

Can't wait to see to this one!

[@Venkatdesikan]

you did the exact same moves as you did in your 1st COMP

[@snailcuber]

“ #ganfanboy” LOL

[@ball0n134]

I messed up on a g perm in my first comp too

[@c3slayer72]

Did you see how eager they were!

[@jovellavila4075]

I'm just a beginner but I want to try the scramble. where is it?

[@Tingman]

Thanks for reminding me! I just put it in the description.

[@futuregmchess1561]

I average high 12 now. Solves: 12.85 11.24 12.62 10.43 13.32 12.24 AO5. Nice!

[@SagarCubes]

Does daily puzzles deliver to india?plz answer tingman Btw, love your channel

[@Tingman]

Yes they definitely do!

[@SagarCubes]

@@Tingman awesome!!! I just ordered the valk 3 elite m, its I think going to be delivered in 4 days. ill try your scrambles once I get the cube! thanks for replying!! (p.s: im jealous, olor is faster than me. how old is she?)

[@kingeddiam2543]

19.28 ao5 with your scrambles. 1) 23.44 (this was pretty bad) 2) 18.14 3) 17.26 4) 19.43 5) 20.26 Pretty good CN crosses particularly solve 3, the yellow cross is really easy.

[@SJ-pt1wy]

I use the most red springs and the red magnets xD

[@callmetimmy3004]

Cant wait for vid ur the best

[@jacob.c433]

Hi Tingman, do you do Megaminx?

[@Tingman]

Jacob .C yes I got into it recently! Not very fast, average just under 3 minutes. But hoping to get better!

[@jacob.c433]

I just started today

[@kaiwave33x]

Tingman started years ago, 15$ puzzle and average 10 minutes... I suck

[@joonatanlass]

Tingman if you know how to solve a normal 3x3 in sub 20 seconds then you'll improve with the megaminx in no time.

[@jacob.c433]

Kaiwave What is your 3x3 average time?

[@M3ko2]

Sure, the Valk Elite is really cool, but looking st how much you've progressed is 101% more awesome!

[@user-bd2gx8gr8r]

1. 16.058 2. 16.000 3. 16.855 4. 23.448 5. 19.666

[@creativityofthespace3351]

It seems that you are nearly sub 15, I think a race between you and I would be fun, wanna race?

[@OmenaSeOikea]

I average somewhere between 17--18 seconds most of the time and with these scrambles i got a 15.79 with the times being¨ 1. 16.54 2. 14.71 3. 16.13 4. 13.64 5. 23.62 ( dropped the cube on this one )

[@ivodadic6795]

Who here uses chao timer like tingman in 1:50

[@jaque3901]

i do. i mean its a great app

[@kublai4983]

finally

[@moksh_sharma.0729]

👍👍👍👍

[@leonng6474]

me having a race with your scrambles (14.34 ao5) 1. 15.16 2. (13.86) 3. 13.96 4. (15.44) 5. 13.90 I use full oll and pll with a few other subset and those are pretty good scramble tho

[@CubeLogger]

Times I got on your scrambles 25.31 28.93 29.08 21.58 27.05 Wait.. That is shocking for me😯 All are 20s

[@zackh9589]

how did you get the scrambles from the competition?

[@Tingman]

spootywoot wcadb.net/competitions.php

[@zackh9589]

@@Tingman Thanks so much

[@lukaswhynot3386]

I think everyone is a ganfanboy #imaganfanboytoo #ganfanboy

[@laurikorhonencubes]

My times with those scrambles: 1: 10.02 2: 9.65 3: 7.30 4: 8.79 5: 7.93 So that's a pretty good 8.79 average

[@pulseexility17yearsago82]

Lauri Korhonen do you use roux or cfop

[@laurikorhonencubes]

@@pulseexility17yearsago82 Petrus Just kidding I use cfop

[@sumankaarthi1578]

I actually got a last layer skip on the first one .

[@Tingman]

Wow! Reconstruction?

[@dnfcuber2932]

Tiny Man U are my favourite KZbind ever pls upload more

[@arifsta.romana1770]

I think it's tingman not tiny man hehe

[@nguyenbui1385]

Why is Olar faster than me... I’m sad

[@Tingman]

No need to compare with others! Literally the point of the whole video haha

[@nguyenbui1385]

Tingman lol thanks I wanna push myself

[@nguyenbui1385]

I average 24-30